We've got all the THYME in the world - LETTUCE cook!!!
I had so much fun teaching my healthy virtual cooking classes last year and they were such a success that I am not only continuing them this year but I am now including private cooking classes, as well (more on that soon)! New this year, I am also offering gift cards for my public virtual cooking classes! Check out my 2020 Virtual Cooking Class post to see what we made last year so you know what type of fun deliciousness you can expect this year! Every month I select a theme and provide the recipes with the corresponding grocery and equipment list so all you have to do is pick up your groceries and then follow along with our instructions! The class takes place through Zoom and averages about an hour and a half long. I usually start with a cocktail (ages 21+) so we can sip as we cook together. During the class you will be muted with the option to un-mute yourself to ask any questions. It is encouraged to be interactive; we usually cheers after we make our drinks and then take a group picture or two! You can then enjoy your meal on your own afterwards (feel free to post about it and tag @elenamccown on social media)! All meals can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegetarian. Please let me know if you have any other special considerations and I can cater your recipe to your individual dietary needs. The meals serve 4 but can easily be multiplied or divided based on how many people you will be cooking for/with. The classes are designed to be fun yet helpful with simple healthy cooking tips and tricks. This is a great event for beginners or advanced home cooks! Join us! Classes are normally held on the last Saturday of each month but are subject to change. They are always announced ahead of time on Instagram, Facebook and this post, at least by the start of each month. Check back for updates! There are some participants who cook solo, some who use it as a date night and others who make it a family affair - there is a little something for everybody! Join us! January 30th at 5pm (CT) - Skillet Pizza Pasta with a Winter White Sangria POP-UP February 13th at 2pm-2:45pm (CT) - Valentine's Day Dessert February 20th at 5pm (CT) - Quick Beef Pho with a Ginger Champagne Cocktail March 27th at 5pm (CT) - Falafel Salad with Tzatziki Dressing and Hummus with a Thyme for Rose Cocktail April 24th at 5pm (CT) - Kentucky Derby Hot Brown Pasta Bake with a Peach Julep May 22nd at 5pm (CT) - Strawberry Shrimp Spring Rolls with a Basil Lime Smash June 13th at 2pm (CT) - Zucchini Cake with a Vanilla Orange Coffee Soda July 24th at 5pm (CT) - Summer BLT Pasta Salad with a Rosemary Salty Dog August 28th at 1pm (CT) - Southern Tomato Pie with a Strawberry Mimosa Float *September 22nd at 6pm (CT) - Chicken and Dumplings with a Ginger Apple Cider *October 23rd at 5pm (CT) - Halloween Sloppy Joe Pie with Pumpkin Juice *November 17th at 6pm (CT) - Gnocchi Stuffing with a Cranberry Orange Spritz *December 5th at 5pm (CT) - English Muffin Snowman Pizza and Stollen Christmas Cookies with a 'Bring Us Some Figgy Prosecco' Cocktail Classes are $25 per household and can be purchased by clicking Add to Cart and selecting your class, below. Purchase a gift card for a family member, friend, co-worker, or someone you don't even know, here. After you register, the week before class starts, you will receive an e-mail with a list of ingredients so you can buy your groceries and prepare ahead of time, as well as the Zoom meeting information! See you then! Spots are already filling up fast. Register for each class to secure your spot by clicking Add to Cart. By clicking Add to Cart you agree to the Agreement, Waiver and Release below. *Dates, times and menus are subject to change.
Hold Harmless Agreement, Waiver and Release
In consideration of being permitted by Elena McCown, LLC to participate in a virtual cooking class, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages or personal injury, death, or property damage which I may have or which may hereafter accrue as a result of my participation in said activity. This release is intended to discharge, in advance, Elena McCown, LLC, its officers, directors, members and managers, and all other members of its virtual cooking school staff whether contracted, employed or related, from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected to in any way with any participation in said activity. I understand that the activity that I am participating in may be of a hazardous nature and/or include physical and/or strenuous activity, that serious accidents occasionally occur during the said activity; and that participants in the said activity can occasionally sustain personal injuries as a consequence thereof. I also recognize that all people react to food differently and I will avoid the foods that I know I am allergic to and will ask for substitutions when necessary. Knowing the risks involved, nevertheless, I have voluntarily applied to participate in said activity, and I hereby agree to assume any and all risks of injury or death and to release and hold harmless Elena McCown, LLC, its officers, directors, members and managers, and all other members of its cooking school staff whether contracted or employed, or related, who might otherwise be liable to me. I further understand and agree that this waiver, release and assumption of risks is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I hereby grant Elena McCown, LLC all rights and consent to copyright, use, re‐use, publish or re‐publish, copy, exhibit or distribute all photographs I have posted of the food I created to be used for Elena McCown, LLC website, social media, and any educational, training or promotional electronic or printed material without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage and without compensation. By agreeing to this waiver by clicking BuyNow, I acknowledge that I have carefully read this Hold Harmless Agreement, Waiver and Release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and Elena McCown, LLC and any staff member of cooking class whether contracted or employed, or related.
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7 days without pizza makes one WEAK.
It's time to CHEESE the day! All jokes aside, have you given up all of your favorite foods for your New Year's Resolution? Good news - you don't have to give up all tasty things to be healthy. Healthy eating is not black and white. "Healthy" is composed not only of a healthy body, but a healthy mind, as well. That includes realizing that ALL foods can fit into a healthy diet, you shouldn't feel guilty for occasionally indulging, knowing perfect eating isn't possible, and you shouldn't always be thinking about what you should/can/shouldn't/can't eat. There are no good or bad foods, just ones that are more/less nutritious than others. It's important to figure out how to incorporate ALL of those foods into your diet. And that means - pizza wins. While of course it is still perfectly fine to enjoy your favorite pizza, it's also fun to learn how to make a more nutritious option that you can feel good about eating frequently! Join us on Saturday, January 30th at 5:00pm (CT) via Zoom to enjoy a tasty, healthy, skillet pizza pasta! We will be making: Winter White Sangria - a refreshingly fruity, slightly sweet, cocktail that pairs perfectly with pizza Skillet Pizza Pasta - a unique way to make pizza on the stove using high fiber noodles instead of dough, filled with tasty veggies and pepperoni - perfect to add into your weekly dinner routine This is a perfect class for a fun date night or a kid-friendly family affair! The class will also come with a Spotify playlist to set the mood. $25 per household. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for event invites to future cooking classes. Sign-up today to secure your spot by clicking on the Add to Cart button below. After you register, the week before class starts, you will receive an e-mail with a list of ingredients so you can buy your groceries and prepare ahead of time! You will receive your Zoom meeting information 15 minutes before class begins. See you then! Register for this class by clicking Add to Cart. By clicking Add to Cart you agree to the Agreement, Waiver and Release below. For information on past classes, click here.
Hold Harmless Agreement, Waiver and Release
In consideration of being permitted by Elena McCown, LLC to participate in a virtual cooking class, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages or personal injury, death, or property damage which I may have or which may hereafter accrue as a result of my participation in said activity. This release is intended to discharge, in advance, Elena McCown, LLC, its officers, directors, members and managers, and all other members of its virtual cooking school staff whether contracted, employed or related, from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected to in any way with any participation in said activity. I understand that the activity that I am participating in may be of a hazardous nature and/or include physical and/or strenuous activity, that serious accidents occasionally occur during the said activity; and that participants in the said activity can occasionally sustain personal injuries as a consequence thereof. I also recognize that all people react to food differently and I will avoid the foods that I know I am allergic to and will ask for substitutions when necessary. Knowing the risks involved, nevertheless, I have voluntarily applied to participate in said activity, and I hereby agree to assume any and all risks of injury or death and to release and hold harmless Elena McCown, LLC, its officers, directors, members and managers, and all other members of its cooking school staff whether contracted or employed, or related, who might otherwise be liable to me. I further understand and agree that this waiver, release and assumption of risks is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I hereby grant Elena McCown, LLC all rights and consent to copyright, use, re‐use, publish or re‐publish, copy, exhibit or distribute all photographs I have posted of the food I created to be used for Elena McCown, LLC website, social media, and any educational, training or promotional electronic or printed material without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage and without compensation. By agreeing to this waiver by clicking BuyNow, I acknowledge that I have carefully read this Hold Harmless Agreement, Waiver and Release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and Elena McCown, LLC and any staff member of cooking class whether contracted or employed, or related.
This year has been ONE TOUGH COOKIE. While we might not all get to be together like we hoped for this Christmas...we are going to still celebrate in the best way we know how!
Life is what you BAKE it after all! Join us on Saturday, December 12 at 5:00pm (CT) via Zoom to enjoy all of our favorite Christmas festivities together (with us and your loved ones) - eating, enjoying a good drink and baking up some cookies and then decorating them! We will be making: Charcuterie Tray - I'll show you a simple way to make your board look beautiful and taste great - perfect to snack on while drinking our cocktails and frosting some cookies! Can be made gluten-free and dairy-free. Holiday Old Fashioned - a Christmas spin on this ol' classic! Mocktail version available. Oatmeal Rolled Sugar Cookies with Frosting - Delicious, unique, tastier cousin to the sugar cookie. We will cut these out in our favorite Christmas shapes and top them with a creamy frosting and sprinkles. Can be made gluten-free and dairy-free. Please keep in mind, this is not Holiday Baking Championship and I will not be showing you how to professionally decorate your cookies, it is all just for fun. The cookie recipe is on me, but the decorating is all on you and your family ;) While I will show you how to do some piping, I emphasize that I will NOT be showing you how to do perfectly decorated cookies. This is more of a homestyle, old fashioned type of frosting and decorating - all in good fun with sprinkles galore. This is a perfect event for a fun date night, a kid-friendly family affair, or just as a way to connect with others! This class will be a little different from the ones in the past since there won't be as much cooking...which means more time for mingling (if you want)! This class will also come with a Spotify playlist of Christmas songs to get us all in the spirit! Dress festively and be prepared to have fun! $20 per household. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for event invites to each cooking class. Sign-up today to secure your spot by clicking on the Options button below. After you register, the week before class starts, you will receive an e-mail with a list of ingredients so you can buy your groceries and prepare ahead of time! You will receive your Zoom meeting information 15 minutes before class begins. See you then! Register for this class by selecting Christmas Cookie Decorating and then Add to Cart. By clicking Add to Cart you agree to the Agreement, Waiver and Release below. For information and to register for other classes, click here.
Hold Harmless Agreement, Waiver and Release
In consideration of being permitted by Elena McCown, LLC to participate in a virtual cooking class, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages or personal injury, death, or property damage which I may have or which may hereafter accrue as a result of my participation in said activity. This release is intended to discharge, in advance, Elena McCown, LLC, its officers, directors, members and managers, and all other members of its virtual cooking school staff whether contracted, employed or related, from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected to in any way with any participation in said activity. I understand that the activity that I am participating in may be of a hazardous nature and/or include physical and/or strenuous activity, that serious accidents occasionally occur during the said activity; and that participants in the said activity can occasionally sustain personal injuries as a consequence thereof. I also recognize that all people react to food differently and I will avoid the foods that I know I am allergic to and will ask for substitutions when necessary. Knowing the risks involved, nevertheless, I have voluntarily applied to participate in said activity, and I hereby agree to assume any and all risks of injury or death and to release and hold harmless Elena McCown, LLC, its officers, directors, members and managers, and all other members of its cooking school staff whether contracted or employed, or related, who might otherwise be liable to me. I further understand and agree that this waiver, release and assumption of risks is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I hereby grant Elena McCown, LLC all rights and consent to copyright, use, re‐use, publish or re‐publish, copy, exhibit or distribute all photographs I have posted of the food I created to be used for Elena McCown, LLC website, social media, and any educational, training or promotional electronic or printed material without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage and without compensation. By agreeing to this waiver by clicking BuyNow, I acknowledge that I have carefully read this Hold Harmless Agreement, Waiver and Release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and Elena McCown, LLC and any staff member of cooking class whether contracted or employed, or related. Oh. My. Goodness. I am so excited about this recipe. I wanted to make nachos the other day and I had everything I needed except the cheese. I decided to try a spinoff of the sauce I used in my Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta and I accidentally created the best vegan queso ever! Now, I have had some delicious vegan quesos BUT I feel like they normally are made out of nuts (yet another thing that my stomach sometimes seems to struggle with sometimes) and are very heavy and dense. I wanted to create something lighter, that I could have more than 1-2 Tbsp of as a serving...and then this vegan queso was born. Enjoy. Tell everyone about it. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, delicious. Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6-8 Ingredients
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If you like this recipe, download the Prepear app for more of my recipes (plus thousands of others), meal planning, grocery list creating AND grocery ordering from Walmart! Stir-fry is one of those impressive meals that you can throw together quickly from pantry/fridge/freezer staples. Add whatever veggies you have on hand (we usually have a bag or two of frozen mixed stir-fry veggies like broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts), a protein (we also usually have frozen shrimp on hand but anything else would work), a carb/starch (noodles, quinoa, rice, potatoes, etc), and a sauce (we like the peanut butter sauce to add some healthy fat) and BOOM a fantastic meal appears! Try this the next time you are craving some stir-fry and it won't disappoint! Bonus: it can be gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan...or not! It's a meal everyone can enjoy. Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4 Ingredients
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About MeI am a food loving, activity seeking health coach who resides in Franklin, TN with my husband and two sweet dogs (Lola & Penny). AllergiesI believe everyone should eat balanced and not cut food groups if you don't medically need to. All foods can fit in a healthy diet. Unfortunately, I have to avoid gluten and also limit myself with dairy, so my goal is to provide healthy, gluten-free/dairy-free recipes so EVERYONE can enjoy all foods, even if you do have to cut out certain food groups. My recipes are encouraged for everyone to eat, not just for those with sensitivities/allergies! Most of my recipes can be easily converted by using real dairy and whole-wheat in place of my allergy-free substitutes. SearchLooking for something specific? Everything can be found by category under the "Life" and "Recipes" sections on my website or you can search below. Archives
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