Hello! We’re winding down our Spring 2011 season from coast to coast, with only a few shows left. This season has gone by so fast, but I have managed visit some really great places and meet some amazing people, like the singer, Mark Masri. I even convinced him to come on stage and make a Reuben casserole!
The restaurants and food excursions have been incredible too! I’ve visited the home of Red Hots, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, devoured beautiful Maine lobster, and tasted whoopie pies in 12 flavors. I think it’s safe to say that I might have over indulged a bit this season, but at least I had fun.
Now it’s time to switch gears and start working on the 2011 Fall season. This upcoming season is going to be incredible. We have some very exciting sponsors and delicious recipes chosen for the program. You’ll just have to come to a show to see what they are! Typically preparation starts about five months ahead with recipe selection, program development, and tip and technique selection. My favorite part, however, is when we fly into our home office in Milwaukee to see all of our colleagues and rehearse the show, from begin to end, as many times as it takes to ensure that we provide the best show around. It’s going be to much fun! Needless to say, we all love coming into your communities each year to teach and entertain you.
Now its time to get back in the kitchen, practicing our fall program. Be sure to catch me this fall, in a town near you!
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I attended the cooking school in Dunbar, PA on May 25. The show was fun and informational. the problems that i had was the venue was too small and not well ventilated. I have been to 2 schools from taste of home and would like to give a suggestion(question) why isnt there a booth set up by taste of home to purchase their cookbooks and other merchandise? the items the chef showed were very nice but we were not told how to order them or price. this would be very popular for the next show.
Hi Rita! Thanks for your suggestions and comments! I’m passing them along to the Cooking School team.
How do I find a schedule of events?
I would like to know where your shows are in the future. Please let me know how to get a schedule of events?
HI Martha – You can check out the Taste of Home Cooking School website to find a show in your area! http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/Find-a-Class?keycode=ZBLOG
I am looking for a cooking class in New Jersey or New York and did not find any in the two states when will you be coming to Ny or NJ?
Hi Pamela –
Schedules are still being finalized for the fall season. Keep an eye on on our Find a Class page – hopefully one will be headed your way!
I’m a member of the TEEA (Texas Agrilife Extension Services) Pecos County Cooking Club in Fort Stockton, Texas. We’re searching for information about Taste of Home traveling cooking schools. We need any information on how to bring such a show to our area. Please let us know what we need to do and how to reach you. Thanks so much! Glenda bonham
HOW CAN WE FIND OUT WHO IS DOING THE COOKING SHOW? THE LAST ONE I ATTENDED WAS AS BORING AS COULD BE!!!
Hi Janie -
I’m going to reach out to the Cooking School team to see if they list the talent when you book the show. I’ll get back to you once I know more!
Thanks!
Sarah
Janice, we apologize that your experience was less than ideal. We will consider your feedback as we plan for future shows. We have nine Culinary Specialists located across the country. In order to find out who is next presenting at the Cooking School show in your city, please contact director@tasteofhomeschools.com. Thank you.
Was wondering if you have the dates and locations for the cooking schools in the Chambersburg, Pa. area for 2012. Our zip code is 17201. Thanks. I’ve always enjoyed the schools and hope one will be closeby next year.
HI Yvonne – You can check to see if the Cooking Schools will be in your area by visiting http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/Find-a-Class.
according to your magazins, you will be doing a cooking school in
Clinton township,Mi, ( zip codes 48035, 48036, 48038).
However when searching your cooking school list, I cannot find the listing. Was it cancelled?
Hi Mary –
This show has been moved to Dearborn MI http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/Find-a-Class/Show-Detail/MI/Dearborn/4935
What kind of Cooking School Show on 9/15/2011Auditorium:Metroplex in Little Rock
10800 Colonel Glenn Road
Little-Rock, AR 72204
I am a personal chef and cookbook author/
I saw you will be in Taunton,MA on 10/15/11, where do I purchase tickets
before they are sold out. I enjoy your cookbooks and magazines and would
love to attend.
Thanks,
Hi Angela – Be sure to visit our Cooking School page to find your show and purchase tickets! http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/Find-a-Class?keycode=ZBLOG
I would like to know if the spring and fall shows do the same food presentations? I attended the Spring show in Warsaw, NY and am thinking of attending the fall show.
Hi Marianne – The shows are different each season! Hope to see you at the show!
In the TOH mags I see that Quincy,IL is a cooking show location, however, it is not listed on the site. Will there be a class in Quincy this fall? I’d like to attend as a vendor and need the sponsor’s contact information.
When are you comming back to Springfield or Branson Missouri ? We miss you. Elaine
I found one coming near me in CA, but it says tickets on sale soon? anyone have any idea about how much tickets are?
when is the phoenix az show. thankyou dennis chef retired
will there be any shows in or near the New York City area?
Hi Dennis –
Here are the dates for the shows in Arizona.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/Find-a-Class/Search-Results/AZ
Hi Ashley –
Here are the shows that are coming to New York!
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/Find-a-Class/Search-Results/NY
My husband and I attended the May cooking school in Conway,AR. We were to receive a year subscription of 2 magazines as part of our tickets. As of yet we haven’t received them. When are they supposed to come? Thanks.
Chris W
Hi Chris –
Please contact our Customer Service department. They’ll be able to check on the order and let you know when they’ll arrive. The number to reach them is : 800-344-6913
I am planning on attending a show in Chico, CA. I noticed there are VIP tickets I can purchase, and wondering what the difference is between the VIP and regular tickets.
Hi Laura –
The VIP tickets for the Chico, CA show include: reserved seating, high-end raffle prizes, an entry into a $500 prize package, as well as a VIP meet and greet with the Culinary Specialist.
I have to say that I wish I had done my research before buying a ticket to, and attending, a Taste of Home Cooking School. In this day and age there was no reason for me not to know exactly what to expect. But I didn’t do my homework.
I thought this event was going to be so much more than what it was. First of all, the name “Cooking School” implies that there will be actual learning going on. In my ideal in my head, I saw us actually making the recipes right there with the instructor.
As time went on and I read the details of the event after I had purchased my ticket, I realized that there would be far too many people there to have us making anything. Still I held out hope that people from the audience would get to assist the instructor.
My biggest disappointment with the event was that it seemed like a big advertisement. The instructor was forced to extol the virtues of the products involved in the recipe. It was weird to hear a graduate of BYU-Idaho talk about wine.
Having 400 or 500 people wedged into a ballroom at a hotel was not very pleasant, and I fell asleep several times because I was too warm.
Finally, I had a friend who had intended to attend, but read her ticket wrong. The Portland Perks coupon that printed up had only the address of the event. It did not have the date or the time on it. The only date on it was an expiration date of October 11, when the show was on October 10. She didn’t realize until I was texting her to ask her where she was, that she was missing it. I told her I would try to see if there were any goody bags left so she could at least get the recipes used, and the free subscription. To my horror, just before we were released to fight our way out of the parking lot, the radio dj hostess told everyone that there were a lot of goody bags left and they were available for the taking. Since i was sitting near the front of the room, of course I did not make it out there in time, and no one seemed inclined to help me with my problem of a participant who had paid her fee but now got nothing from it.
I will not be attending another Taste of Home Cooking School, ever. I can get cooking demonstrations on TV without the hassle of driving 40 minutes in traffic, sitting in a hot room for over 3 hours, not winning anything, and being forced to listen to an advertising spiel with each recipe.
Hello –
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m sorry you didn’t have the experience you anticipated, but I’ve passed along your comments to our Cooking School staff.
I just attended the TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL that was held in Lowville NY at the Lowville Academy School. Chef Michael was leading us through our culinary experience and did such a wonderful job !!! My cousin and I attended and it was a first for both of us and I can honestly say it will not be our last, we really had a great time. Thank you Taste of Home and a special thank you to Chef Michael for such a wonderful day !!!
Just came home from the cooking school at Letchworth Central HighSchool. Michael was great and gave great shortcuts, great information was very interesting with his gadgets.
I attended the cooking school in Van Buren, OH on Nov 1, hosted by Chef Michael. What a great time. He was lively and entertaining…and the recipes were ones I want to try at home! Even when there were lighting issues at the venue, Chef Michael made “light” of it and kept going…pretty soon the whole audience was involved! Maybe in future shows you could provide info on where the serving dishes/platters used in the shows can be purchased at. There was a wooden serving platter that I would love to purchase!!! I have been to several shows and my friend and I are now making this our annual girls night out!! Thank you for bringing these shows to us everyday people!!
I attended a cooking show in Gloversville NY with a few friends of mine. Chef Michael was the presenter that night. We had a great time!! Very informative and entertaining.