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Class Catalog
October - December 2013
GOOD LIFE
K I T C H E N
Holiday Wine Pairings
Girls Night Out
Kids R Cooking Class Series
Fabulous Fall Detox
Singles Socials
Vegan Holiday Cooking
Upcoming Classes at GLK
GOOD LIFE
K I T C H E N
433 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061(781) 659-COOKwww.goodlifekitchen.com 433 Washington St, Norwell, MA | (781) 659-COOK | goodlifekitchen.comLearn to Cook Smarter & Eat Better
Things people say about GLK...
Catering
“Everyone raved about the freshness and quality of the
food and your staff did a tremendous job of serving,
keep-ing thkeep-ings stocked and cleankeep-ing up.”
- Glenn H., Hingham
Classes
“It was fun, informative and delicious!”
“You made a lentil eater out of me - congrats!”
“Perfect combination of instruction and demonstration.”
GLK Parties
“Thank you for a wonderful birthday celebration! The food
was fabulous, the company fantastic and the chefs fun.”
- Phyllis S., Nantucket
To-Go
“One word to describe the dinner that was delivered
yesterday: WOW!!! Fantastic. One of the best dinners I’ve
had in a long time. Thank you so much!”
- Jim D., Abington
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Kids R Cooking 3 Tuesday Series 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 7 - 10 Years Old $140 Series Fee2
Kitchen Confidence Series Part 1 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $80 Series Fee $20 Materials3
Kids R Cooking Series 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 11 - 14 Years, $140 Healthy in a Hurry! Fall Veggies Made Easy 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $30/Person, $15 Mat.
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Cheese, Wine & Charcuterie 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $35/Person $25 Materials w/ Adam Centamore
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Soups, Gumbo & Stews 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $35/Person $15 Materials
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Private Event:
Kid’s Birthday
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Reserve Yours!
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Kids R Cooking (2) Homemade Pizza 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $35 + 15w/ Chef Jen Mullen
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Kitchen Confidence Series Part 210
Kids R Cooking (2) Ladies Only! Lyn Evans Sip, Shop & Savor 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM $1511
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A Singles Mingle: Delicious Dinners for Two 7:00 - 9:00 PM $38/Person $18 Materials13
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Columbus Day15
Kids R Cooking (3) Learn to Make
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Mozzarella Cheese 7:00 - 9:30 PM $35/Person, $22 Mat. w/ Chef Ken Wisneski17
Kids R Cooking (3) Fabulous Fall Detox w/ Dr. Carol DeFranca
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Date Night: Elegant Entertaining 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM $100/Couple $35 Materials19
Grill & Smoker Favorites!
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM $35/Person
$18 Materials
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Soups, Gumbo & Stews
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM $35/Person $15 Materials
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Girls Night Out: Tasteful Tapas! 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM $32/Person, $15 Mat.
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Private Event: 40th Birthday Celebration Reserve Yours!27
Parent & Child: Pumpkin Carving 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM $35/Pair, $22 Mat.
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Vegetarian Delights for Entertaining 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM $35/Person, $15 Mat.31
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Kids R Cooking Series (either Tuesdays or Thursdays): Day 1: Make ahead Breakfast Crepes, Pancakes and sides. Day 2: Taste the Fresh Cuisine of New Orleans! A day of Flavorful fun, Day 3: Cooking with Apples Baked, Rolled, Filled & Mashed
We are now taking catering
orders for Thanksgiving,
Mission Statement
GLK’s mission is to establish a culinary center designed with the intent to conduct educational cooking classes. The learning environment will reflect a traditional classroom set up with the capacity for hands-on instruction as well as demonstration style sessions.
The objective of the School is to provide an atmosphere where individuals of all ages will learn how cooking can influence their lives in a positive way. The class sessions will engage participants to explore cooking with excitement and curiosity.
The ability to cook competently is central to managing a healthy lifestyle and an educational format in which each participant gets to learn-by-doing is a tried-and-true approach to teach and build confidence while
establishing an enduring appreciation for the art of cooking.
Welcome to the Good Life Kitchen!
Good Life Kitchen offers a facility for culinary enthusiasts to explore the arts of cooking and healthy living in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and the development of relationships.
Good Life Kitchen Catering
Let Good Life Kitchen cater your next event! From intimate gatherings to the largest of affairs, our expert chefs are here to help you create the perfect menu for any occasion. Your vision is our mission. Our
commitment to using only the finest local ingredients is culminated in a flawless presentation, entirely unique to your needs. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail and the impeccable service we bring to every event. And if you find yourself overwhelmed by the task of hosting at home, The Good Life Kitchen is the perfect venue to accommodate your guests in a truly unique and fun atmosphere.
We will take care of everything, so you can focus on the “Good Life”! We look forward to serving you!
NEW! Drop-Off Catering
Serve your friends or co-workers a delicious and healthy meal! Choose from lunch sandwiches, salads and sides, dinner entreés, salads and sides, and mouthwatering desserts.
We offer package pricing for groups of 10 or more.
To view our Lunch & Dinner Drop-Off Catering menu, please visit: http://bit.ly/GLKmenu
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How to Cook: Beef Learn, Prepare & Taste 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $35/Person
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Apple Season: Make the Best... 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $30/Person $12 Materials
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Kids R Cooking 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM $140 Ages 7 - 10 Learn to Make Fresh Ricotta 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $35/Person, $22 Mat.6
Date Night! A Moroccan Feast 6:30 PM - 9:00PM $100/Couple $25 Materials w/ Chef Jen Mullen7
Kids R Cooking 3 Thursday Series 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM $140 Series Fee 11 - 14 Years Old8
Holiday Party Fresh, Fun &Flavorful!
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Singles Mingle: 4 Fresh Pasta Favorites 7:00 PM- 9:00PM $38/Person $12 Materials
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Bread 101: Sweet & Savory Two Class Series Part 1 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM $60/Person, $15 Mat.
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Kids R Cooking (2) Learn to Make Mozzarella Cheese 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $35/Person, $22 Mat. w/ Chef Ken Wineski13
Apple Season: Make the best... 7:00 - 9:30 PM $30/Person $12 Materials
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Kids R Cooking (2) Date Night!
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Easy Comfort Foods 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM $100/Couple $25 Materials16
Private
Team Building
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Bread 101: Sweet & Savory Part 218
Design a New, Traditional Thanksgiving Feast 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $45/Person, $15 Mat19
Kids R Cooking (3) Vegan Holiday
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Cooking!7:00 - 9:00 PM $45/Person, $15 Mat. w/ Chef Jen Mullen
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Kids R Cooking (3) Pairing Wines with
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Holiday Food! 6:30 - 9:00 PM $45/Person, $20 Mat. w/ Adam Centamore23
Patriots Tailgating Favorites 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM $35/Person, $20 Mat. w/ Chef Ken Wisneski24
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Check out our Holiday Catering Menus!
Now taking catering orders….
A great deal of attention, detail and Love is given to creating our food for you! With proper refrigeration and handling our meals will hold a three day shelf life. We provide a FRESH VARIETY of healthy dinner selections that arrive with:
Organic salad, fresh fruit and a seasonal variety of vegetables with every meal! To see this week’s To Go Menu, please visit: http://bit.ly/GLKToGo
Good Life Kitchen Holiday Gift Certificates
Give the gift of the Good Life. Do you have a friend who enjoys cooking? Perhaps a coworker who has shown an interest in learning more about food and cooking techniques?
Our diverse collection of culinary classes provides you a solution! A Good Life Kitchen gift certificate is the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, engagement or thank you.
Purchase in any denomination or for a specific cooking session. Call (781) 659-COOK or visit
www.goodlifekitchen.com for details.
Today, more employers consider health and wellness programs an important benefit to offer their employees. Our Chef & Nutritionist program is an hour-long “Lunch & Learn” cooking demonstration that focuses on the dietary importance of healthier food habits. We provide recipes, cooking techniques and the nutritional information to help you and your team start eating healthier and smarter with ease!
Chef & The Nutritionist Programs
Bring our “Healthful Lunch & Learn” Demonstrations to your Employees
Corporate Team Building
Good Life Kitchen Team events provide a positive team-building opportunity; a stylish yet fun way to bring down the barriers with
co-workers. Lead by our not ed professional chef instructors, your team is guided through the preparation of multiple culinary courses from start to finish. When the cooking is complete, your group will relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
If you don’t think your group is ready to sauté and stir, then consider our Chef Demonstration Session. Every step of the meal preparation is done right in front of you, and participation is optional.
GLK To Go
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Elegant Make-Ahead Hors d ’Oeuvres 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $30/Person $15 Materials4
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Singles Mingle: How to Simply Host Your Holiday Party 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $30/Person $12 Materials6
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Parent & Child: Decorate a Ginger Bread House 10 - 12 PM & 2 - 4 PM $50/Pair $18 Materials
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Book Your Event Now Call us at (781) 659-2665
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Cooking with Wine, Prepare Four Artistic Holiday Entrees 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $35/Person $15 Materials
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Learn to Make Fresh Ricotta 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $35/Person, $22 Mat. w/ Chef Ken Wisneski11
Poultry: “Make it Easy Any Night!” 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM $30/Person $15 Materials
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Learn to Make Mozarella Cheese 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM $35/Person, $22 Mat. w/ Chef Ken Wisneski18
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Kids R Cooking 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 7-14 Years Old Day 1: Healthy in a Hurry28
Kids R Cooking 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 7-14 Years Old Day 2: Bountiful Burritos29
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Kids R Cooking 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 7-14 Years Old Day 3:Early Lunch Treats
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Kids R Cooking 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 7-14 Years Old Day 4: A Better BreakfastSunday
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Kids R Cooking Winter Break Series:
Your child will spend two and a half hours a day for a three day
series learning from our trained staff.
Any Age Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties at the Good Life Kitchen can be a fun and
memorable experience for any age! All you have to do is bring your friends and we will take care of all of the preparation, entertainment & clean-up.
For Children:
We offer festive birthday events for children ages 9-14. The birthday child and each guest will leave with recipes and a special GLK gift. The menu for the party is tailored and created based on the birthday child’s desired theme.
Birthday Party Theme Ideas: - Refreshing Breakfast - Pasta and Fresh Sauce - Pizza Party
- Fresh Farm Ingredients - Southwestern Fiesta - Cake Decorating
All Good Life Kitchen Events Include:
A 2.5 hour hands-on cooking session by a professional
instructor.
A thorough review of kitchen safety and cooking
techniques.
Supervision & preparation of a personalized menu focusing
on two to three recipes customized for the event
Time to sit down and enjoy everything that was made in
our dining room!
Dinner Parties
Break away from a traditional dinner party and bring your guests to an elegant and educational dining experience. During our hands-on cooking class, guests are guided through the preparation of a creative and seasonal three-course menu. Breaking into small groups allows friends and family the chance to interact while preparing their meal.
Are you looking for something fun and interesting to do with clients while they are in town? A Good Life Kitchen Dinner Party is also an exciting alternative to business meetings and dinners.
Other Events hosted at GLK
Cheese & Wine Pairings Bachelorette Parties Bridal and Baby Showers
Events at Good Life Kitchen
Wedding Anniversary Parties Corporate Team Building Social Clubs & Organizations
Look Who’s Coming to GLK
Anna Biron
Anna Biron has been a chef in Southeastern Massachusetts for many years. Besides being the Executive Chef of Chez Vous, her own catering business, she has helmed the kitchens of several area restaurants as well as two elder care facilities. For the past ten years she has served as the Executive Chef and Food Service Manager for the elegant and private Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home in Norton, MA. Anna has also taught many cooking classes for people of all ages with themes ranging from Harry Potter to Under the Tuscan Sun!
Ken Wisneski
With 40 years of restaurant experience, Chef Ken has had the opportunity to work with some top chefs, notably Emeril Legasse. Most recently The Sun Tavern where he brought his Bold New England flavors. Where he won the “Top Plate of 2008” by the Patriot Ledger, Taste of Pembroke “Best Appetizers”, and “Best Dessert” at the 2009 Plymouth Thanksgiving food Fest.
Adam Centamore
Adam Centamore works and teaches at Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge, a world-renowned cheese shop featuring artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and
condiments from Europe and the United States. He conducts private and corporate culinary experiences, with the goal of sharing the pure enjoyment of food and wine. Academically, Adam in pursuing a Master’s Degree in Gastronomy from Boston University with a concentration in wine studies at the Elizabeth Bishop Wine Program. He is an active member of the French Wine Society, and the Chevaliers du Tastevin, and has worked with the Society of Wine Educators and American Cheese Society. Adam enjoys eating, drinking, and talking about it!
Jen Mullen
Jen Mullen attended The Natural Gourmet institute, recently moved from CA to Hingham, working as a personal chef and caterer for over 15 years. She has taught group classes as well as private lessons both in CA and in NE. She specializes in healthy food using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients.
Three Easy Ways to Sign Up
The descriptions and course information on our website are the most accurate & up to date.
Good Life Kitchen Sponsors
Online @ www.goodlifekitchen.com
Register for our courses online and check class availablity. Learn more about our other events and catering options. You can also purchase gift certificates online.
By Phone: (781) 659-2665
We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover. Please have your credit card or gift certificate information and the course you are interested in ready when you call. All transfer, credit, and withdrawal requests must be made in person or by phone.
Come See the Kitchen
433 Washington Street, Norwell, MA
Our office is open Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Swing by, we would love to show you around! Our kitchen has the very latest in high-tech appliances and is an innovative teaching and learning space.
