Cooking Classes at Grand Rapids Cooking School

The biggest blessing we Michiganders have in the summer months are our plethora of berry farms who allow us the pleasure of picking our own berries! Not to mention the many farm-stands all across our state who provide fresh, organic berries from July through September.

Before these wonderful fruits come in-season, let the Canning Diva teach you fun ways to savor the Fresh Berry Fun all year ’round! Learn TWO fun recipes – a berry fun jam and a spicy, sweet salsa!

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 10am-12pm Thursday, May 30 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

The biggest blessing we Michiganders have in the summer months are our plethora of berry farms who allow us the pleasure of picking our own berries! Not to mention the many farm-stands all across our state who provide fresh, organic berries from July through September.

Before these wonderful fruits come in-season, let the Canning Diva teach you fun ways to savor the Fresh Berry Fun all year ’round! Learn TWO fun recipes – a berry fun jam and a spicy, sweet salsa!

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 1pm-3pm Thursday, May 30 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Like the Diva, condiments and sauces change something ordinary into something extraordinary!  The Canning Diva will teach you how to home can innovative chutneys, relishes and sauces in this fun course.  Each attendee will also learn fun ways to use these delicious additions in your everyday cooking and meal serving.

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 1pm-3pm Thursday, June 6 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Take the fear out of leaning an age-old skill with the Canning Diva! Her fun, beginner classes will teach you the basics of water bathing, proper utensil usage, food safety and proper handling of home-canned foods! Walk away from her class feeling confident you have the tools necessary to begin home-canning in your very own kitchen! She will also include several beginner recipes you can enjoy this canning/growing season!

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 9am-11am Saturday June 8 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Nothing marks the start of summer like fresh, ripe strawberries! Sadly, though, you can only have so much strawberry jam on hand before you are, well, all jammed out! Tired of the same-old same-old, the Canning Diva created a new trend by creating a strawberry-based salsa and marinade for home canners. Learn how to create and can her Signature Strawberry Salsa in this fun and informative class!

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 10am-12pm Thursday, June 13 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Take the fear out of leaning an age-old skill with the Canning Diva! Her fun, beginner classes will teach you the basics of water bathing, proper utensil usage, food safety and proper handling of home-canned foods! Walk away from her class feeling confident you have the tools necessary to begin home-canning in your very own kitchen! She will also include several beginner recipes you can enjoy this canning/growing season!

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 9am-11am Saturday, June 15 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Take the fear out of leaning an age-old skill with the Canning Diva! Her fun, beginner classes will teach you the basics of water bathing, proper utensil usage, food safety and proper handling of home-canned foods! Walk away from her class feeling confident you have the tools necessary to begin home-canning in your very own kitchen! She will also include several beginner recipes you can enjoy this canning/growing season!

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 6pm-8-pm Wednesday, June 19 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Nothing marks the start of summer like fresh, ripe strawberries! Sadly, though, you can only have so much strawberry jam on hand before you are, well, all jammed out! Tired of the same-old same-old, the Canning Diva created a new trend by creating a strawberry-based salsa and marinade for home canners. Learn how to create and can her Signature Strawberry Salsa in this fun and informative class!

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 10am-12pm Thursday, June 20 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Take the fear out of leaning an age-old skill with the Canning Diva! Her fun, beginner classes will teach you the basics of water bathing, proper utensil usage, food safety and proper handling of home-canned foods! Walk away from her class feeling confident you have the tools necessary to begin home-canning in your very own kitchen! She will also include several beginner recipes you can enjoy this canning/growing season!

This is a participative class where you can help prep foods we are canning or you may simply relax and watch the hands on demonstration from start to finish.

Register: Class is 9am-11am Saturday, June 22 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Peaches, blueberries, apples, cherries, raspberries and almost every summer vegetable start to make their appearance in July here in Michigan! Learn some fun recipes and techniques ahead of time to prepare you for canning your garden’s beautiful bounty. The Canning Diva will also ensure you head home with the fruits of your labor as well as fun recipes to try in your home kitchen!

Register: Class is 10am-12pm Thursday, June 27 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Peaches, blueberries, apples, cherries, raspberries and almost every summer vegetable start to make their appearance in July here in Michigan! Learn some fun recipes and techniques ahead of time to prepare you for canning your garden’s beautiful bounty. The Canning Diva will also ensure you head home with the fruits of your labor as well as fun recipes to try in your home kitchen!

Register: Class is 1pm-3pm Thursday, June 27 at Uptown Kitchen. Head over to canningdiva.com for further information and class registration! Please email learn@grcookingschool.com if you would like to use a gift certificate for the class.

About The Canning Diva: Diane Devereaux is a Michigan native who has lived in the Greater Grand Rapids area for more than a decade. As a teen, she enjoyed raising hogs and beef cattle in northern Michigan – all the while enjoying the splendors of being a part of her high school cheerleading squad and cross country team. Diane has made it her goal to teach these time-honored traditions to those who wish to receive the many benefits offered from home canning and preserving. Diane Devereaux is presently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program through the locally renowned Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to achieve her certification as a Private Chef.

Cheese is fermented milk, but no one said it had to be dairy milk. Join plant-based chef Sue Stauffacher as she introduces you to the wonderful world of non-dairy cheese-making. Using nut, coconut and soy bases, Sue will demonstrate each step of the cheese-making process. Experience rich delicious textures of hard and soft cheeses. Possibilities include feta, yogurt, ricotta, gruyere, boursin and cream cheese. Rice, tapioca and starch-based cheese alternatives available in the stores pale in comparison to your own delicious creations. Lots of samples to try!

About Sue: Sue is a children's book offer (www.suestauffacher.com) and a freelance journalist who has eaten plant based nutrition most of her life. For the past few years, when she isn't working on novels, she has been cooking for other people and teaching them how to cook low-fat, plant-based recipes in their own kitchens. She organizes supper clubs and idea salons, guides people to resources and promotes healthy ways of eating and being-especially here in our beautiful geographic location of West Michigan.