Adult Cooking Classes in Acton

Did you watch Oprah a couple of weeks ago, when Suzie Orman suggested that to save money, we should not eat out in restaurants for one month! I guess it's great way to save money, but as part of the hospitality industry - I was pretty shocked! We should be supporting our restaurant industry, but let's not rely on them so much.

I love to go out to dinner for a special occasion, but why spend $50 - $100 for a mid-week meal? My big problem with restaurant meals is that the portions are getting so huge, we are teaching our kids that these plates are normal! We know that they are usually enough for 2 or 3 people - no wonder our kids are becoming overweight. Let's start a new trend and show our kids that we can produce meals at home, which are just as delicious and nutritious, but for a fraction of the cost.

So, has anyone taken her advice and what are you eating? I'd really like to know if you are saving money by shopping and cooking a hot meal for your family everyday?

My family used to be 5 mouths, but Lucy has sinced moved out and Claire is at college, so it's just the 3 of us now. However, I have always tried to cook a meal for my family, even when I work nights with the catering company. Maybe, living in a small "rural" town in Massachusetts helps, due to lack of fast food restaurants, but with a little planning and good cooking techniques under your belt, it's a good habit to get into.

For the past 4 years, I have taught kids to cook in the Acton area, and now I think it's time to teach their parents. Since Lucy moved into her apartment, I've enjoyed passing on family recipes to her via my blog Recipes4mydaughters, I hope you take a look at them and have fun making them.

If you are interested in taking cooking classes with me, I can schedule "hands-on" workshops at the Church of Good Shepherd in Acton any morning. Gather a group of friends together and I'll teach you how to plan your grocery shopping and cook economical, delicious and healthy meals for your family and freezer. We'll make quick and easy recipes and you'll learn culinary tips and techniques from a professional chef. Contact me at maxinebussell@aol.com if you would like more information. "Let's all Cook" - and save money together!