Hyde Park Cooking Club
Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants. - Michael Pollan
Run and not be weary. - D&C 89
The two simple, concise quotes above are meant to be the beacons that drive the direction of this cooking club. Our purpose is simple: To share the things we know about cooking from scratch using real ingredients, to create meals that fuel our bodies in a healthy way, and promote change across our communities. We aren’t just swapping recipes, we’re demonstrating how we make the dishes we love most.
Who can attend?
Any and all teenagers/adults who would like to learn or teach about the food they love to cook. Please RSVP each month by clicking here.
What does it cost?
Nothing. It’s free. All participants are asked to help with kitchen clean-up after the event is over.
When does it happen?
The first Thursday of each month, 8:00 pm. A Google Calendar with notification of cancellations/modifications to schedule can be found here.
Where is it located?
At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Hyde Park, Chicago. Parking is free and plentiful. 5200 South University Avenue, Chicago, IL
What kind of foods will be prepared?
That will be up to the instructor. Recipes shared will be those used frequently in an individuals own kitchen, family heirlooms as well as tried and true staples.
Can I be an instructor?
Yes! Email Jenna at thatwife@gmail.com to learn more.
There will be a few loose rules to guide us on our quest to better eating:
1. When instructors are making a choice about what to prepare, they should keep the principles found in the Word of Wisdom in mind. An excellent summary of the Word of Wisdom can be found here. The ideas found therein marry very nicely with the idea that we should be eating real food, in manageable portions, and focusing on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
2. This is not meant to be a free dinner, as feeding large groups of people is not something most instructors will be able to afford. It’s a tasting event, where instructors will prepare portions large enough for attendees to have a small taste of what has been prepared, in order for those present to decide if it’s something they would like to replicate in the future.
3. Consensus on what is healthy and what is not can oft times be difficult to reach. Therefore we will focus on avoiding/limiting the few things that most nutritionists agree do no good for our bodies: sugar, white flour, and other ultra-processed foods.
