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February Events & Important Dates

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Feb 1st - Cupcakes & Chocolate Class - FUMC, Dalton 5:45p

Feb 2nd - Asian Fusion - Cleveland Mom's Club, YMCA 10:30a

Feb 4th - CookingLIVE2U Orders Due

Feb 7th - Cupcakes & Chocolate Class - The BX, Brainerd 7pm

Feb 7th - CookingLIVE2U Orders Delivered

Feb 9th - One Dish Pasta Dinners - CUMC, E. Brainerd 7pm

Feb 15th - One Dish Pasta Dinners - FUMC, Dalton 5:45p

Feb 17th - DVR Alert! 3+You Appearance, WRCB-TV 11a

Feb 20th - CookingLIVE2U Orders Due

Feb 21st - One Dish Pasta Dinners - The BX, Brainerd 7pm

Feb 23rd - CookingLIVE2U Orders Delivered

Feb 29th - Leap Day!

For add'l info on classes, click on the tab above "cooking classes".
To make required reservations, find by venue on the sidebar -->
For CL2U Ready Made meal menu & ordering instructions, click on tab above.

Class Schedule for January - May, 2012

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Cooking classes are listed below by VENUE or under special event. Scroll down to view dates & time & topics. Prepaid registrations are required for all classes and can be made on the right hand side of this page in the side bar. Any questions can be directed to CookingLIVEinfo@gmail.com.

The BX (Brainerd Crossroads) @ Brainerd Baptist Church
Christ United Methodist Church, East Brainerd
First United Methodist Church, Dalton
Cleveland Mom's Club, Cleveland YMCA
Special Events

The BX (Brainerd Crossroads) @ Brainerd Baptist

Tuesday Evenings
Time: 7p-8:30p
Supply Fee: $15 Fee includes 4 recipe demonstration, recipes, generous samplings & beverage. Pre-paid registration required within 24 hours of class. www.cookinglive.net

Jan 17 Light & Luscious Soup, Stew & Chili. Who says healthy whole foods can’t be light and still warm your belly and taste delicious?
Feb 7 Cupcakes & Chocolate. Sweet & savory treats that are sure to delight.
Feb 21 One Dish Pasta Dinners Quick to prepare, easy on the budget, big on taste!
Mar 6 Around the World with Simple Proteins Take a vacation with flavor as we look at ways to dress up chicken, pork & beef.
Mar 20 Southern Classics. Build a basic knowledge of simple Southern fare.
Apr 10 Fish & Seafood Basics. Delicious & good for you! Simple cooking techniques and sauces.
Apr 17 Wraps & Sammies. Quick grab & go food perfect for evenings at the ball park or lunch at your desk.
May 1 Entrée Salads Hearty salads just in time for summer.
May 15 Great Grilling Ideas Keep the heat out of the kitchen. Appetizers, entrees & even dessert.

Christ United Methodist, East Brainerd

Thursday Evenings
Time: 7p-8:30p
Supply Fee: $15 Fee includes 4 recipe demonstration, recipes, generous samplings & beverage. Pre-paid registration required within 24 hours of class. www.cookinglive.net

Jan 12 Light & Luscious Soup, Stew & Chili. Who says healthy whole foods can’t be light and still warm your belly and taste delicious?
Feb 9 One Dish Pasta Dinners. Quick to prepare, easy on the budget, big on taste!
Mar 8 Southern Classics. Build a basic knowledge of simple Southern fare
Apr 12 Wraps & Sammies. Quick grab & go food perfect for evenings at the ball park or lunch at your desk.
May 10 Entrée Salads Hearty salads just in time for summer.

First United Methodist, Dalton

Wednesday Evenings
Time: 5:30p-6:45p
Supply Fee: $15 Fee includes 4 recipe demonstration, recipes, generous samplings & beverage. Pre-paid registration required within 24 hours of class. www.cookinglive.net

Jan 11   American Nibblers - appetizers & dessert just in time for America's biggest party, the Super Bowl. Recipes will also translate to your dinner table.
Jan 18   Light & Luscious Soup, Stew & Chili.   Who says healthy whole foods can’t be light and still warm your belly and taste delicious?
Feb 1 Cupcakes & Chocolate.   Sweet & Savory treats that are sure to delight.
Feb 15 Asian Fusion. Learn the 5 foundational flavors of Asian Cooking and sample simple dishes made with an Asian flair.
March 7 Mexican. Deep, rich flavors of traditional Mexican fare.
Mar 21 Southern Classics. Build a basic knowledge of simple Southern fare.
April 11 Mama Mia! Classic Italian. It's not just spaghetti! Simple Italian dishes that your family will ask for again & again
April 18 Wraps & Sammies. Quick grab & go food perfect for evenings at the ball park or lunch at your desk.

Cleveland Mom’s Club – Cleveland YMCA

1^st Thursday Mornings
Time:10:30a-11:45a
Supply Fee: $15 ea or Series Class Pass $55 Fee includes 4 recipe demonstration, recipes, generous samplings & beverage. Pre-paid registration required within 24 hours of class. www.cookinglive.net

Around the World Cuisine Series
Jan 5 - American Nibblers - appetizers & dessert just in time for America's biggest party, the Super Bowl. Recipes will also translate to your dinner table.
Feb 2- Asian Fusion. Learn the 5 foundational flavors of Asian Cooking and sample simple dishes made with an Asian flair.
Mar 1 - Mexican. Deep, rich flavors of traditional Mexican fare.
Apr 5 - Mama Mia! Classic Italian. It's not just spaghetti! Simple Italian dishes that your family will ask for again & again.

Special Event
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Signal Mountain
Thursday Evening, Jan 12
Time:7p-8:30p
Supply Fee: $15 Fee includes 4 recipe demonstration, recipes, generous samplings & beverage. Pre-paid registration required within 24 hours of class. www.cookinglive.net

Light & Luscious Soup, Stew & Chili. Who says healthy whole foods can’t be light and still warm your belly & taste delicious?

December Tidbits

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Don't forget to order your CookingLIVE2U Meals. Orders due December 12 for delivery on the 15th. Holiday orders due Saturday, the 17th.

Also, CookingLIVE GIFT CERTIFICATES make perfect gifts. Treat someone to a cooking class. Gift Certificates are also redeemable for CL2U meals. Email CookingLIVEinfo@gmail.com or call Amanda 423.309.5353 to order today!

Upcoming topics for 2012 include:

January

Soups, Stews and Chili
Light but Luscious

February
Cupcakes and Chocolate
Soups, Stews and Chili, too

March

Around the World with Simple Proteins
Southern Classics

April
Fish and Seafood
Wraps and Sammies: Food to Go

May
Grilling- Entrée Salads- One Dish Dinner
Mexican

November/December Class Schedule

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TOPICS ~

Let's Talk Turkey
Your holiday dinner prep has never been easier. Amanda will share some simple tips & techniques for your bird, quick & easy side dishes & a delicious dessert that will make your table the talk of the town.

Holiday Crowd Pleasers
Does the sound of the doorbell put you in a panic? Learn what to feed the extended family and friends and look like June Cleaver in the process. Sarah will demystify baking your own ham and teach you all about some super sides and scrumptious desserts!

Gifts from the Kitchen
Give a delicious gift this Holiday Season by giving gifts from the kitchen. Sarah will teach you how to make candies, breads and more in this fun and creative class.

Make It & Take It

Amanda will show you some throw together belly warmers so whether your going over the river & through the woods to Grandma's, have a sick friend who needs a hot meal or your own hungry family around the dinner table, you have just the thing to make & take.

Times, Prices, Reservation Info ~

All CookingLIVE Events include a 3-5 recipe demonstration, recipe packet, generous samplings & a beverage.

Class Time: 7p-8:30p (unless otherwise noted)

Supply Fee: $15

Reservations REQUIRED & need to be made within 36 hrs of class start.

To make reservations, Look for Class by Date/Location on Sidebar & follow directions. ------>

Policy: Reservations are non-refundable, but are transferable to another person. We plan, shop & prepare food based on the number coming. In order to keep our classes affordable to the everyday cook, this policy is enforced.

DATES & VENUES & TOPICS ~

Nov 1 --- The BX, Brainerd --- Let's Talk Turkey
Nov 2* --- FUMC, Dalton --- Let's Talk Turkey

Nov 3 --- St. Aug/Signal Mtn --- Let's Talk Turkey

Nov 10 ---CUMC, E. Brainerd --- Holiday Crowd Pleasers
Nov 15 ---The BX, Brainerd --- Holiday Crowd Pleasers

Nov 16* ---FUMC, Dalton --- Gifts from the Kitchen

Nov 17** ---The BX, Brainerd --- Holiday Crowd Pleasers

Nov 22 --- 1st Pres, Dalton --- Holiday Crowd Pleasers

Dec 1 --- Mom's Club, Cleveland Y ---Make It & Take It

Dec 5 ---CUMC, E. Brainerd ---Gifts from the Kitchen
Dec 6 ---The BX, Brainerd ---Gifts from the Kitchen

Dec 7 ---FUMC, Dalton --- Gifts from the Kitchen

Dec 13---1st Pres, Dalton ---Gifts from the Kitchen

Dec 15** ---The BX, Brainerd ---Gifts from the Kitchen

*FUMC, Dalton begins at 5:30p

** BX Daytime begins at 10:30a

OCTOBER CLASSES

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Reserve a spot now for our tasty October classes. Choose a date/venue/topic and then see below for additional information....

OCTOBER CLASS DATES ~ VENUES ~ TOPIC

Oct 4 ~The BX, Brainerd ~~Topic: Fabulous Fall Flavors
Oct 5 ~1st United Methodist, Dalton* ~~Topic: Fabulous Fall Flavors
Oct 11 ~ Stuart Heights Bapt., Soddy Daisy ~~Topic: Fabulous Fall Flavors
Oct 13 ~ Christ United, E. Brainerd ~~Topic: OctoberFest
Oct 18 ~ The BX, Brainerd ~~ Topic: OctoberFest
Oct 19 ~ 1st United Methodist, Dalton* ~~Topic: Fabulous Fall Flavors, too!
Oct 25 ~ 1st Presbyterian, Dalton ~~ Topic: OctoberFest

Oct 27~ The BX, Brainerd** ~~Topic: OctoberFest

*1st United Methodist, Dalton begins @ 5:30p
** Daytime class

Fabulous Fall Flavors: Does your mouth water at the thought of apples, butternut squash & other fall produce? Simple ways to add these flavors to your weeknight dinnertable. Instructor: Amanda

Fabulous Fall Flavors, Too: Same tasty topic with all new recipes. Instructor: Amanda

Octoberfest: Traditional German Fare translated to your dinnertable. Warm, rich flavors sure to please your family & friends. Instructor: Sarah

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

All Events include a 3-5 recipe demo, recipe packet, generous samplings and beverage.
Supply Fee for all events is $15 unless noted otherwise.
Evening classes begin at 7p unless noted otherwise.

All CookingLIVE Events are OPEN to the PUBLIC
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Must be made 36 hrs prior to class. Non-refundable.
CLICK on the DATE/TOPIC in the box on your right --------->

Coming in November: Let's Talk Turkey and Holiday Crowd Pleasers
Coming in December: Gifts from the Table and Make & Take Meals

Sept/Oct Events

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Register NOW for these exciting events...

Saturday, October 1st 9:30-Noon Supply Fee: $30
FALL MENU PLANNING WORKSHOP: 2.5 hour workshop will equip you in the 3 P's of Menu Planning~ Plan, Prep & Present. The event will also include a 3 recipe demo w/generous samplings, recipes, secrets to a well stocked pantry & much more. Reservations REQUIRED
Look on the right hand sidebar for Reservations LINK & follow directions -------->

SEPTEMBER CLASS DATES ~ VENUES ~ TOPIC
Sept 20 ~The BX, Brainerd ~~Topic: Fall Fan Food
Sept 21 ~1st United Methodist, Dalton* ~~Topic: CrockPot/One Dish Dinners, too!
Sept 27~ 1st Presbyterian, Dalton ~~Topic: Fall Fan Food

Sept 29~ Cleveland MOMs, YMCA** ~~Topic: CrockPot/One Dish Dinners

*1st United Methodist, Dalton begins @ 5:30p
** Daytime class
CrockPot and One Dish Dinners: Like easy, hearty meals and hate doing dishes? This the class for you. All you need is one pot to make many people happy! Instructor: Amanda
CrockPot and One Dish Dinners, Too: Same topic, different recipes! Instructor: Amanda
Fall Fan Food: It's football time in Tennessee ~and everywhere else we guess. Whether you are feeding your fans at the game or in your home, you'll need some super snacks and hearty fan favorites that can also translate to your dinner table. Instructor: Sarah

OCTOBER CLASS DATES ~ VENUES ~ TOPIC
Oct 4 ~The BX, Brainerd ~~Topic: Fabulous Fall Flavors
Oct 5 ~1st United Methodist, Dalton* ~~Topic: Fabulous Fall Flavors
Oct 11 ~ Stuart Heights Bapt., Soddy Daisy ~~Topic: Fabulous Fall Flavors
Oct 13 ~ Christ United, E. Brainerd ~~Topic: OctoberFest
Oct 18 ~ The BX, Brainerd ~~ Topic: OctoberFest

Oct 19 ~ 1st United Methodist, Dalton* ~~Topic: Fabulous Fall Flavors, too!
Oct 25 ~ 1st Presbyterian, Dalton ~~ Topic: OctoberFest

Oct 27~ The BX, Brainerd** ~~Topic: OctoberFest

*1st United Methodist, Dalton begins @ 5:30p
** Daytime class

Fabulous Fall Flavors: Does your mouth water at the thought of apples, butternut squash & other fall produce? Simple ways to add these flavors to your weeknight dinnertable. Instructor: Amanda
Fabulous Fall Flavors, Too: Same tasty topic with all new recipes. Instructor: Amanda
Octoberfest: Traditional German Fare translated to your dinnertable. Warm, rich flavors sure to please your family & friends. Instructor: Sarah

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

All Events include a 3-5 recipe demo, recipe packet, generous samplings &beverage.
Supply Fee for all events is $15 unless otherwise noted.
Evening classes begin at 7p unless otherwise noted.
Daytime classes at 10a unless otherwise noted.
All CookingLIVE Events are OPEN to the PUBLIC
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
CLICK on the DATE/TOPIC in the box on your right ---->

Coming in November: Let's Talk Turkey and Holiday Crowd Pleasers
Coming in December: Gifts from the Table and Make & Take Meals

September Class Schedule

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SEPTEMBER CLASS TOPICS

CrockPot & One Dish Dinners: Like easy, hearty meals and hate doing dishes? This the class for you. All you need is one pot to make many people happy! Instructor: Amanda

CrockPot & One Dish Dinners, Too: Same topic, different recipes! Instructor: Amanda

Fall Fan Food: It's football time in Tennessee ~and everywhere else we guess. Whether you are feeding your fans at the game or in your home, you'll need some super snacks and hearty fan favorites that can also translate to your dinner table. Instructor: Sarah

CLASS DATES ~ VENUES ~ TOPIC

Sept 1~ St. Augustine's, Signal Mtn ~~ Topic: CrockPot/One Dish Dinners

Sept 6 ~The BX, Brainerd~~Topic: CrockPot/One Dish Dinners

Sept 7~ 1st United Methodist, Dalton* ~~Topic: CrockPot/One Dish Dinners

Sept 8 ~Christ United Methodist, E. Brainerd ~~Topic: Fall Fan Food

Sept 13~Stuart Hgts Bapt, Soddy Daisy ~~Topic: CrockPot/One Dish Dinners

Sept 20 ~The BX, Brainerd ~~Topic: Fall Fan Food

Sept 21 ~1st United Methodist, Dalton* ~~Topic: CrockPot/One Dish Dinners, too!

Sept 27~ 1st Presbyterian, Dalton ~~Topic: Fall Fan Food

Sept 29~ Cleveland MOMs, YMCA** ~~Topic: CrockPot/One Dish Dinners

*1st United Methodist, Dalton begins @ 5:30p

** Daytime class

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

All Events include a 3-5 recipe demo, recipe packet, generous samplings & beverage.
Supply Fee for all events is $15 unless otherwise noted.

Evening classes begin at 7p unless otherwise noted.
Daytime classes at 10a unless otherwise noted.

All CookingLIVE Events are OPEN to the PUBLIC
As always, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
CLICK on the DATE/TOPIC in the box on your right ---->

And DONT MISS THIS!

Saturday, October 1st...

FALL MENU PLANNING WORKSHOP: 2.5 hour workshop includes basics of menu planning, time & money saving tips for prepping & preparing your meals, a 3 recipe demo w/generous samplings, recipes, secrets to a well stocked pantry & much more.

Saturday, October 1st 9:30a-Noon Supply Fee: $30

SUMMER EVENTS

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EARTHFARE CLASSES

Mom & Me Mondays for ages 4-8 and Moms
$10/Mom plus $5/child
10a-11:30a

Class includes: Basic Kitchen Safety, Beginning Kitchen Skills, Hands-on Recipe Demos w/sampling, Healthy Eating Activities and Tips for working with your young chefs

June 6th: Big Salads & Chicken Nuggets
June 13th: Fruit Snacks & Smoothies
June 20th: Wraps & Sammies
June 27th: B'fast YUM!
July 11th: Pasta-licious
July 18th: Banana Splits

To register email your name, child(rens) name(s) & age(s), date or topic of class to Amanda at Cooking-Live@comcast.net. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Class size is limited.

TASTY TUESDAYS for ages 7-12
$15/student
9:30a-11:30a

2 hour class includes Basic Kitchen Safety, Beginning & Intermediate Kitchen Skills, Hands-on Recipe Demos w/samples, Heathy Eating Activities and Take-Home Recipe Cards.

June 6th: Big Salads & Chicken Nuggets
June 13th: Fruit Snacks & Smoothies
June 20th: Wraps & Sammies
June 27th: B'fast YUM!
July 11th: Pasta-licious
July 18th: Banana Splits

To register email your child(rens) name(s), age(s) and class date or topic to Amanda at Cooking-Live@comcast.net. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

January thru May 2011 Classes

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The FIRST TUESDAY of each month finds us

CookingLIVE @ The BX

January 18 One for Me/One for You
Comfort food that is easily doubled. Make one for your family/take one to a friend.
Perfect for times of celebration and/or consolation.

February 1 CHOCOLATE!
Breakfast, Dinner & Dessert - yummolicious!

March 1 Five Flavors of Chicken
Taking this versitile bird around the world.

April 5 Food To Go
Grab & Go meals for lunches, at the office, dinner at the ballfield, or wherever you go!

May 3 Great Grilling Ideas 5

All classes begin promptly at 7p. Reservations are required & can be made by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net. Supply fee for each class is $15 & includes all recipes & generous samplings.

The FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month finds us

CookingLIVE @

1st United Methodist, Dalton.

January 19 One for Me/One for You
Comfort food that is easily doubled. Make one for your family/take one to a friend

February 2 CHOCOLATE!
Breakfast, Dinner & Dessert - Yummolicious!

March 2 Asian Fusion
Basic pantry ingredients put an Asian flair in your family's favorite dinners.

March 30 Five Flavors of Chicken
We are taking this versitile bird around the world.

All classes begin promptly at 5:45p. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Peter dfumcmusic@optilink.us $15 Supply Fee includes all recipes & generous samplings.

The 2nd TUESDAY of each month finds us

CookingLIVE @ First Baptist, Cleveland

January 25 Casseroles & One Dish Dinners
Comfort Food sure to please your family & friends.

February 8 CHOCOLATE!
Breakfast, Dinner & Dessert - Yummolicious!

March 8 Asian Fusion
Basic pantry ingredients put an Asian flair in your family's favorite dinners.

April 12 Salads & Smoothies
Simple, healthy, light whole foods just in time for warmer weather!

May 8 Great Grilling Ideas 3

All classes begin promptly at 7p. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Tara Twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com.

For additional information or inquiries about CookingLIVE, email Cooking-live@comcast.net

OCTOBER thru DECEMBER Classes

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The BX
1st Tuesday 7pm Supply Fee: $15

October 5 Octoberfest: Hearty German fare translated to your dinnertable.
November 2 Make Ahead for the Holidays: Make Now/Play Later
December 7 Cooking for Your Week: Personalized Menu Planning

Reservations Required. Email your name & number of spaces needed to Cooking-Live@comcast.net

EARTHFARE
Saturday Classes 9:30a - 11a Supply Fee $15
October 9 Soups, Stew & One Dish Dinners
November 13 Cooking for Your Week: Personalized Menu Planning
December 4 Simple Gifts from Your Kitchen

Fall Break Kids in the Kitchen Day Camp
Mon-Thurs October 18-21 9a-Noon
2nd - 5th Grades Supply Fee $50

Reservations Required. Email your name & number of spaces needed to Cooking-Live@comcast.net

First United Methodist, Dalton
1st Wednesday 5:45p Supply Fee: $15
October 6 Octoberfest: Hearty German Fare translated to your dinner table
November 3 Make Ahead for the Holidays: Make Now/Play Later
December 1 Soup, Stews & Chili

Reservations Required. Email Peter at dfumcmusic@optilink.us for more info

First Baptist Church, Cleveland
2nd Tuesday 7p
October 12 CrockPot Cooking
November 9 Make Ahead for the Holidays: Make Now/Play Later
December 14 Soup, Stews & Chili

Reservations Required. Email Tara at twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com for more info.

Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Camp

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KIDS in the KITCHEN Cooking Camp @ Earthfare

WHEN:
Monday - Thursday mornings - 9:30 to Noon
(choose one)
Camp #1 July 12-15 OR Camp #2 July 19-22

WHO:
Kids ages 8-11.
Advance reservations are required.
Class size is limited (15 campers per camp)

WHAT:
Hands-on interative cooking day camp includes instruction in kitchen basics, good eating habits, grocery scavenger hunts, a new recipe each day & much more.

HOW much?
$50.00

HOW do I make reservations?
Email Cooking-live@comcast.net with the full name & age of your camper(s) and the Camp you would like them to attend (#1 or #2). You will receive a confirmation email with instructions for payment. Payment must be made in full before your camper is officially registered.

SUMMER ANNOUCEMENTS!

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JUNE

CookingLIVE @ The BX
Tuesday, June 1st 7p
Great Grilling Ideas IV
Supply Fee: $12
Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

June 3-26 INDIA Mission Trip
I am going to India with Hope & Help International. Can't wait to see what God does in me and through me! A HUGE thank you to all who helped to make this possible! xoxo

JULY

M - Th July 12-15 OR M - Th July 19-22
Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Camp @ Earthfare
Kids: Ages 8-11
Time: 9:30-Noon
Supply Fee: $50
Class Size: 15
For more info or to make reservations, email cooking-live@comcast.net

AUGUST

Tuesday, August 3rd, 7p
CookingLIVE @ The BX
Topic: Great Beginnings - Appetizers & other super simple supper starters!
Don't miss this class/celebration as we unveil topics & venue for Season 5!

For more info or to make reservations, email cooking-live@comcast.net

May & June Events

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Season 4 is rapidly coming to a close!

We have some yummy classes planned to help you usher in your summer!

Don't delay in making your reservations because class sizes are limited!!

Tuesday, May 11, 7p
CookingLIVE @ The BX
Topic: Tex Mex
Supply Fee: $12
Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net with the class location, names & # of spaces needed.

Thursday, May 20, 7p
CookingLIVE @ Earthfare
Topic: Tex Mex
Supply Fee: $15
Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net with the class location, names & # of spaces needed.

Tuesday, June 1, 7p
CookingLIVE @ The BX
Topic: Great Grilling Ideas IV
Supply Fee: $12
Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net with the class location, names & # of spaces needed.

And I am currently making final preparations for my trip to India, June 3-26.

If you would consider being a part of this endeavor by giving financially, you can do that at www.hopeandhelpinternational.org .

Please indicated the gift is for Amanda Varnell.

All donations are tax deductable and 100% goes to this trip.

You are invited to participate in our "Send Amanda to India" Pancake Benefit
When: Saturday, May 22
Time: 8a-10a or 5p-8p
Place: Our home 2711 Walker Rd 37421
Cost: Donation at your discretion

Please make your reservation for morning or evening session by emailing triathamom@comcast.net with the # in your party.

WHEW! Alot of info, I know! Thank you for reading to the bottom!

xoxo

Amanda

April Classes

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Please plan to join us at one of our April events...

CookingLIVE @ The BX
Tuesday, April 6th, 7p
Topic: Mama Mia! Italian Cooking Basics
Supply Fee: $12
Make your reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

CookingLIVE @ FUMC, Dalton
Wednesday, April 14th, 5:45p
Topic: Spring Sensations
For more info, email Peter at dfumcmusic@optilink.us

CookingLIVE @ Earthfare
Thursday, April 14th, 7p
Topic: Mama Mia! Italian Cooking Basics
Supply Fee: $15
Make your reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

CookingLIVE @ 1st Baptist, Cleveland
Tuesday, April 20, 7p
Topic: Tex Mex
For more info, email Tara at twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

March Classes

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You can always find CookingLIVE whipping up something tasty on the

1st Tuesday night of each month in Brainerd @ The BX and on the

3rd Thursday of each month in East Brainerd @ Earthfare.

We are also excited to be offering our signature workshop: Cooking for Your Week @ Earthfare on Saturday, March 13.

For information about these classes and the rest of our March offerings just keep reading...

Tuesday, March 2
CookingLIVE @ The BX
Topic: Asian Fusion - simple pantry ingredients can be used to add an Asian flair to your favorite dishes.
Time: 7p Supply Fee: $12
Reservations Required. To make yours, email cooking-live@comcast.net by Monday 3/1

Saturday, March 13
CookingLIVE @ EARTHFARE
COOKING FOR THE WEEK: A Personalized Guide to Menu Planning Workshop
This 2 hour workshop includes instruction on basic menu planning as well as innovative tips for saving time & money. A 5 recipe demonstration with generous samplings will follow a tour of the Earthfare store and a Q& A with Community Relations Director, Abby Shipley.
Time: 9a - 11a Supply Fee: $25
Reservations Required. To make yours, email cooking-live@comcast.net by Thursday 3/11

Thursday, March 18
CookingLIVE @ EARTHFARE
Topic: Asian Fusion -- simple pantry ingredients can be used to add an Asian flair to your favorite dishes
Time: 7p Supply Fee: $15
Reservations Required. To make yours, email cooking-live@comcast.net by Wednesday, 3/17

You can find us in Cleveland, TN...

Tuesday, March 9
CookingLIVE @ 1st Baptist,Cleveland
Topic: Bountiful Brunch
For add'l info, please email Tara at twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

And in Dalton, GA...

Wednesday, March 3
CookingLIVE@ 1st United Methodist, Dalton
Topic: St. Patrick's Day Fare
For add'l info, please email Peter at dfumcmusic@optilink.us

Wednesday, March 31
CookingLIVE @ 1st United Methodist, Dalton
Topic: Easter Brunch
For add'l info, please email Peter at dfumcmusic@optilink.us

Make your plans now to join us for one of the delicious classes!

FEBRUARY CLASSES

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Please plan to join us at one or more of our scrumptious February classes. To make reservations or for more information, email cooking-live@comcast.net.

1st Tuesday of each month in Brainerd...

CookingLIVE @ The BX
Tuesday, Feb 2, 7p
Topic: Chocolate Lovers - Chocolate for B'fast, Lunch, Dinner & Dessert!
Supply Fee: $12
To make reservations: email cooking-live@comcast.net

Our Signature Workshop will be offered this month at our newest venue, EARTHFARE...

Cooking for Your Week: A Personalized Guide to Menu Planning
Saturday, Feb 13, 9am-11am Location: Earthfare
Supply Fee $25

This 2 hour workshop will cover the basics of menu planning focusing on several time-saving money-saving tips guaranteed to make a difference in your family meal budget as well as a 5 recipe demonstration. The workshop also includes a tour of the new store and Q&A with Abby Shipley, Director of Customer Relations regarding Earthfare's food philosophy.
To make reservatons: email cooking-live@comcast.net

The 3rd Thursday of each month now finds us...

CookingLIVE @ Earthfare
Thursday, Feb 18th, 7p
Topic: CrockPot Cooking -put this wonderful small appliance to work for you!
Supply Fee: $15
To make reservations: email cooking-live@comcast.net

Other regular venues where we can be found this month...

CookingLIVE @ 1st United Methodist, Dalton
Wednesday, Feb 3, 5:45p-7p
Topic: A Valentine's Celebration
For reservations & information, email Peter - dfumcmusic@optilink.us

CookingLIVE @ 1st Baptist, Cleveland
Tuesday, Feb 16th, 7p
Topic: Chocolate Lovers
For reservations & information, email Tara - twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

And, finally, we are excited to be in Hixson for a special event....

CookingLIVE@ Stuart Heights Baptist
Friday, Feb 26
For more info, email Chandalee, chandaleechrisman@comcast.net

Thanks for reading all the way to the bottom. I look forward to seeing you this month @ a CookingLIVE event!

xoxo,
Amanda

JANUARY CLASSES

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It's not too late to join us tomorrow night at...

CookingLIVE @ The BX
Class Topic: Chili, Soup & Stew
Date & Time: Tuesday, Jan 12, 7p
Supply Fee: $12
Make your reservation by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net by Tuesday @ 10a

And make plans to join us for an event at our newest venue...

CookingLIVE @ EARTHFARE
Workshop: Cooking for Your Week: A Personalized Guide to Menu Planning
Date & Time: Saturday, Jan 16 9a-11a
Supply Fee: $25
Workshop includes an overview of menu planning, 5 recipe demonstration plus recipe packet, generous samplings & a tour of the Earthfare store.
Make your reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

CookingLIVE @ EARTHFARE
3rd Thursday Class: Topic: Chili, Soup & Stew
Date & Time: Thursday, Jan 21, 7p
Supply Fee: $15 includes 5 recipe demonstration, recipe packet, generous samplings & a beverage.
Make your reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

We will also be in Cleveland, TN...

CookingLIVE @ 1st Baptist, Cleveland
Topic: Chili, Soup & Stew
Date & Time: Tuesday, Jan 19, 7p
Reservations for this venue can be made by emailing Tara twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

December Classes

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Plenty of offerings in December....when making reservations, please be sure to note class location or title in the subject line!

December 1 -- CookingLIVE @ The BX: Simple Gifts from the Kitchen
Tuesday, 7p Supply Fee: $12 Make Reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

December 2 -- CookingLIVE @ 1st United Methodist Dalton: Holiday Entertaining
Wednesday, 5:45p For add'l info: email Peter @ dfumcmusic@optilink.us

December 8 -- CookingLIVE @1st Bapt, Cleveland: Appetizers & Desserts
Tuesday, 7p For add'l info: email Tara @ twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

December 10 -- CookingLIVE @ Earthfare: Taste! A Grand Opening Event
Thursday, 6p-8pm A Preview event of classes that will be offered at Earthfare.
Come by, say "hi" & shop at Chattanooga's newest grocery store! www.earthfare.com

December 15 -- CookingLIVE @ The BX: Cooking for Your Week (Menu Planning Workshop)
Tuesday, 6:30p Supply Fee $15 Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

December 17 -- CookingLIVE @ Earthfare: Simple Holiday Fare
Thursday, 7p Supply Fee $15 Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

November Classes

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Tuesday, 11/3, 7p
CookingLIVE @ The BX
Topic: Pie, Oh, Pie!! -Morning, Noon & Night
Supply Fee: $12
Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net.

Sunday, 11/15, 11:30
CookingLIVE @ The Chattanooga Market
Topic: Let's Talk Turkey
Supply Fee: $15
Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

Please note in the subject line the class topic and/or location.

Other venues you can find CookingLIVE this month:

Wednesday, 11/4, 5:45
CookingLIVE @ 1st United Methodist, Dalton
Topic: Let's Talk Turkey
Class is FULL

Tuesday, 11/17, 7p
CookingLIVE @ 1st Baptist, Cleveland
Topic: Let's Talk Turkey
For information & reservations, email Tara TWaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

October Classes

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We are enjoying a family vacation in Florida as this first week of October is zooming past us!

I plan to come home ready to face the fall & winter months. The irony is that while they are not my favorite seasons of weather, they are, in fact, my favorite seasons of food! Soups, stews, chilis! Crock pots filled with roasts & winter squashes.

And I can't wait to share some of my favorite fall recipes with you in this month's classes!!

Here's what CookingLIVE is offering in October:

Tuesday, October 13th, 7p

CookingLIVE @ The BX

Topic: Crock Pot Cooking, Round 3 Put that small appliance to work for you!

Supply Fee: $12

Make your reservations by Sunday at midnight - email cooking-live@comcast.net with your name & # of spaces you need. Be sure to note THE BX in the subject line.

Sunday, October 18th, 11:30a

CookingLIVE @ The Chattanooga Market

Topic: Soup, Stew & Chili

Supply Fee: $15

Make your reservation by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net with your name & number of spaces you need. Be sure to note The MARKET in the subject line.

Other venues you will find CookingLIVE this month....

Wednesday, October 14th, 5:30p

CookingLIVE@ 1st United Methodist, Dalton

Topic: A "BOO-tiful" Brunch

Supply Fee: $10

For information regarding reservations email Peter at dfumcmusic@optilink.us

Tuesday, October 20th, 7p

CookingLIVE@ 1st Baptist, Cleveland

Topic: Crock Pot Cooking, Round 2

(if you missed this version last season at The BX, you can catch it this season in Cleveland!)

Supply Fee: $7* *supply fee underwritten in part by the Family & Children's Ministry

For information regarding reservations email Tara at Twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

CookingLIVE @ The Chattanooga Market

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This Sunday brings some of Chattanooga's best live cooking to you!

11:30 - 12:30p CookingLIVE @ The Chattanooga Market - Our topic is menu planning w/fall flavors. $15 Supply Fee includes recipe packet, generous samplings of demonstrated recipes & a Dasani Water. Email cooking-live@comcast.net with your name & # of reservations needed.

And stay after because yours truly will be competing in the 8th Annual Cast Iron Cook-off. I'm looking forward (and ALOT nervous!) to going head to head with 4 of Chattanooga's finest chefs.

12:30 - 1:30p Big reveal of secret ingredient & chefs are given 1 hour to plan & shop
1:30 - 2:30p Cooking, Cooking & a little more Cooking!! (This is when you cheer for me!)
2:30-3p Judging. UTC Athletic Coaching Staff & local ESPN commentators will be award a gorgeous Lodge enamel coated cast iron dutch oven to the winner! (Man, I hope it's ME!!!)

I would love your support!!

September Classes

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LISTED BY LOCATION

THE BX (Brainerd Crossroads @ Brainerd Baptist Church)
Tues, Sept 1 7p
Topic: One Dish Dinners - Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals
Supply Fee: $12

Tues, Sept 15 7p
Topic: Cooking for the Week Workshop
Supply Fee: $15 Class size LIMITED

To make reservations for The BX classes email cooking-live@comcast.net with your name, #of spaces needed & topic in subject line.

The Chattanooga Market
Sunday, Sept 20 11:30am
Topic: Cooking for the Week
Supply Fee: $15

To make reservations for The Market class email cooking-live@comcast.net with your name, # of spaces needed & THE MARKET in subject line.

First United Methodist Church, DALTON
Wednesday, Sept 2 5:30p
Topic: Labor Day Fare
Supply Fee: $10

To make reservations for the FUMC class email Peter @ dfumcmusic@optilink.us

First Baptist Church, CLEVELAND
Tuesday, Sept 22 7p
Topic: Cooking for the Week
Supply Fee: $5 * underwritten by the Children's & Family Ministry

To make reservations for the FBC, Cleveland class email Tara @ twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

AUGUST CLASSES

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CookingLIVE @ The Chattanooga Market
Sunday, August 16th 11:30am
Supply Fee $15
Topic: Weeknight Dinners Made Easy
Fresh market produce whipped into some simple weeknight fare. Local is better!
For reservations: email cooking-live@comcast.net

CookingLIVE @ North Cleveland Church of God
Thursday, August 20th 6:30p
Supply Fee: $5 Class is underwritten by the Women's Ministry of NCCOG
Topic: Crock Pot Cooking I -- Put that underused small appliance to work for you -- b'fast, lunch, dinner & dessert!
For reservations: email Pjguardiani@aol.com

August, 2009, wraps up our 3rd year of CookingLIVE classes in the Chattanooga area.
We are excited to be unveiling our class topics & locations for our 2009-2010 season in the next few days.....check back!

Upcoming Classes

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Sunday, July 19th, 11:30
CookingLIVE @ The Chattanooga Market
Topic: Peachy Summertime Eats!
Supply Fee: $15 includes recipe packet, generous samplings & Dasani water
Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

Tuesday, August 4, 7p
CookingLIVE @ The BX
Topic: Endings & Beginnings Recipe demos will feature desserts & appetizers. We will also unveil our topics for the 2009-2010 season of classes at The BX
Supply Fee: $10 includes recipe packet & generous samplings
Make reservations by emailing cooking-live@comcast.net

JUNE CLASSES

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We are offering 2 classes in June -- both guaranteed to get you in the mood for summer!

CookingLIVE @ The BX
Tuesday, June 2, 7p
Topic: Tasty Tropical Treats
Recipes demonstrated include a smoothie, salsa, salad & sweets!
Supply Fee: $10

Make your reservation by Monday, June 1st, at Noon by emailing your name & number of reservations to cooking-live@comcast.net

CookingLIVE @ The Chattanooga Market
Sunday, June 21, NOON
Topic: Summer Fare Kicked Up a Notch
Recipes demonstrated include 2 entrees, side & dessert!

Make your reservation by Friday, June 19th, by emailing your name & number of reservations to cooking-live@comcast.net.

CookingLIVE @ The Chattanooga Market

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Purchase your class passes NOW for CookingLIVE @ The Market!

$100 ALL CLASS PASS available until midnight, Friday, May 15th

3rd Sunday of each month
Noon – 1p

$15 per class
Reservations REQUIRED

Email: Cooking-live@comcast.net to purchase passes & make your reservations

May 17 – Strawberries & More
June 21 – Summer Fare Kicked Up a Notch
July 19 – Peaches & More
August 16 – Weeknight Dinners Made Easy
Sept 20 – Cooking for Your Week:
Personalized Menu Planning
Oct 18 -- Hearty Soups & Stews
Nov 15 – Let’s Talk Turkey

All classes feature products sold at The Chattanooga Market.

May Events

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We have 4 exciting CookingLIVE events scheduled in May.

Space at all events is limited and reservations are required.

Below are listed the event venues, dates, supply fees & how to make reservations...

For any & all inquiries, please email Amanda at Cooking-Live@comcast.net.

All classes begin promptly. Plan to arrive in time to sign in & get your seat
Supply Fee includes recipe packet, bottled water & generous samplings

Tuesday, May 5 - 7pm

The BX (Brainerd Crossroads @ Brainerd Baptist Church)

Topic: Tex-Mex Supply Fee: $10

Make your reservations - email Cooking-Live@comcast.net by Sun., May 3.

Put "The BX" in the subject line & your name(s) and number of spaces needed in the body.

Thursday, May 7 - 7pm

Silverdale Baptist Church

Topic: Mama Mia! Italian Cooking Basics

Supply Fee: $5* *underwritten, in part, by the Women's Ministry of SBC

Make your reservations - email Cooking-Live@comcast.net by Tues., May 5.

Put "Silverdale" in the subject line & your name(s) and number of spaces need in the body.

Tuesday, May 12 - 7pm

First Baptist Church, Cleveland

Topic: Great Grilling Ideas I

Supply Fee: $5* *underwritten, in part, by the Children's/Family Ministry of FBC

Make your reservations, email Twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com by Sun., May 10.

Sunday, May 17 - NOON

The Chattanooga Market

Topic: Menu Planning for Your Week featuring Market Vendor Produce

Supply Fee: $15

Make your reservations, email Cooking-Live@comcast.net by Friday, May 15.

CookingLIVE will be @ The Chattanooga Market Sundays, April 26, May 3 & 10

selling a special "ALL CLASS PASS" for $100 available until May 17th,

in addition to individual reservations ($15 each).

Your "ALL CLASS PASS" is good for one admission

to each of the 7 Chattanooga Market classes (May-Nov) and is transferable.

New Website...Coming Soon!

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If you stopped by looking for info about The Chattanooga Market, please email cooking-live@comcast.net

Our new website will be up & running very, very soon!

You will be able to purchase Class Passes & make your reservations for 2 venues: The BX and The Chattanooga Market.

WhooHoo!! Check back....See previous post for April's class offerings!

April Classes

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CookingLIVE @ The BX
Tuesday, April 7th 7p
Topic: Spring Sensations
We will be examining the concept of whole foods -- fresh food, subtle flavors, big taste. Demonstrations will include 2 entrees, 2 salads & dessert.
$10 Supply Fee
Reservations must be made by April 5th. To reserve your spot,
please email cooking-live@comcast.net with your name & number of reservations needed.

We will also be CookingLIVE at two different locations in Cleveland.

First Baptist, Cleveland Thursday, April 9th.
Topic: CrockPot Cooking 3 All new recipes.
Class begins at 7p.
Reservations can be made by emailing Tara Waldrop twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

North Cleveland Church of God Thursday, April 16th.
Topic: Cooking for the Week
Class begins at 6:30p.
For add'l information and reservations, please email PJ Guardiani. PJGuardiani@aol.com

March Classes

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CookingLIVE @ The BX
Tuesday, March 3 7p
Topic: Asian Fusion: Thai, Chinese & Japanese cuisine ideas that will work magic on your family dinner table.
Supply Fee: $10

To make your reservations simply email cooking-live@comcast.net with your name & number of reservations needed. Reservations will be taken until Monday afternoon at 4p.
Many of you signed up at the February BX class -- if so, you are already on the list.

Other March CookingLIVE Events:

CookingLIVE@ Stuart Heights Baptist
Friday, March 6 7p
Topic: CrockPot Cooking
For information & reservations, please contact: Chandalee Chrismas ChandaleeChrisman@comcast.net

CookingLIVE @ 1st Baptist, Cleveland
Thursday, March 12 7p
Topic: Italian Cooking Basics
To make your reservations, please email Tara Waldrop. Twaldrop@clevelandfbc.com

February Classes

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We are offering classes at two venues this month -- The BX & Silverdale Baptist Church.

Check out the topics and instructions for making reservations below.

We look forward to seeing you in February!

CookingLIVE @ The BX

Tuesday, February 3

Topic: Cooking for Two

Simple entree ideas & a fabulous dessert

Supply Fee: $10

Make reservation by emailing: Cooking-live@comcast.net

Put THE BX in the subject line & the names of those attending in the body of the email.

Reservations must be made by Sunday, Feb. 1

CookingLIVE @ Silverdale Baptist

Thursday, February 5

Topic: CrockPot Cooking, Round One

Slow cooker recipes that are sure to please.

Supply Fee: $5

Sponsored in part by The SBC Women's Ministry

Make reservations by emailing: cooking-live@comcast.net

Put SILVERDALE in the subject line& the names of those attending in the body of the email.

Reservations must be made by Tuesday, Feb. 3

Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas from The Varnells

I will be posting January classes after the 2oth. Please check back!

DECEMBER CLASSES

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CookingLIVE @ The BX

Tuesday, December 2 7p

$10 Supply Fee

"Home for the Holidays"

Quick, healthy meals to get you through the holiday rush.

To make reservations, email cookinglive@comcast.net

For directions, www.brainerdcrossroads.com

CookingLIVE @ 1st Baptist, Cleveland

Thursday, December 4 7p

"Simple Holiday Fare"

Company's coming -- you have Christmas dinner planned -- but what do you feed them the rest of the time? No stress, no sweat! SIMPLE recipes sure to please your family & friends!

Make your reservations by Tuesday, Dec. 2, by contacting Donna @ FBC. 423.476.5527

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Give a the gift of good taste this Christmas with CookingLIVE @ The BX gift certificates! The perfect gift for teachers, co-workers or that hard-to-buy-for someone on your list. Email your request & they will be waiting for you to pick up at the December 2nd class. Or you may purchase them onsite that evening. $10 per class or 5 classes/$45. You may put all classes on one gift certificate or separate.

NOVEMBER CLASSES

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Tuesday, Nov. 11* The BX
"Let's Talk Turkey" -- From brining to brown bagging, simple ways to prep your turkey. Plus some super simple side dishes that are sure to please your family & friends.

Class begins PROMPTLY @ 7p
Supply Fee $10
Reservations Required by Sunday, Nov 9.

*Note this is not the 1st Tuesday. Due to Election Tuesday we postponed a week.

For reservations, please email Cooking-Live@comcast.net.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday, Nov. 4 First Baptist, Cleveland
"Get your HOME ready FOR THE HOLIDAYS"
An evening of ideas that will inspire you to use your home as a vehicle for sharing Jesus this Christmas season. Yours truly will be teaching a segment on Chocolate Fondue!!
Other segments include Gingerbread House Party, Simple Crafts, Stocking Making.
For add'l information, feel free to email me. cooking-live@comcast.net

Resurrecting the Dinner Table First United Methodist Church Dalton, GA
This is a 5 part series that begins Wednesday, Nov. 5th.
Supply fee is $10 per week and includes dinner & dessert and workbook.
For add'l information, feel free to email me. cooking-live@comcast.net

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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We're hard at work on a website that will give current class info as well as other tasty tidbits.

Here's a morsel to tide you over....

October Classes CookingLIVE Classes

Thursday, Oct 2 Cooking for the Week
Silverdale Baptist Church (lower gym)
7p Supply Fee $5

Tuesday, Oct 7 CrockPot Cooking, Round 2
The BX (Brainerd Baptist Family Life Center)
7p Supply Fee $10

To make reservations for either of the above classes, email cooking-live@comcast.net.

Also in October...

Fridays, Oct 3, 10, 17
Simple Dinner & Dessert -- A 30 minute 2 recipe class in conjunction w/ the
First Things First Seminar "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk"
6p FREE Call FTF @ 423.267.5383

Glad you found us!

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The CookingLIVE Website is currently underconstruction. Please check back. We'll be up & going soon!