Finding Cooking Classes Online and on Canada 411

Filed in archive Did you know , Tricks & Techniques , Web Resources on March 8, 2010

A lot, if not most, of the readers frequenting this weblog are not veteran cooks. Most are just like me, an average Jane, wanting to try out new recipes, on the lookout for useful kitchen gadgets and time-, money- and energy- saving tips for preparing meals. For those of you who would like to hone your cooking skills and are looking for online cooking lessons, fret not. Here are some leads:

FoodNetwork has a library videos can watch episodes of your favorite tv chefs, such as Paula, Barefoot Contessa, etc.

VideoJug also has a great collection of cooking tutorials. If you're unsure what it means to "fold a batter" or "temper the egg mixtrure", video tutorials are just what you need!

Check out this list of free online cooking classes compiled by Jamie Littlefield.

If you'd like to take it a notch higher and are considering going for certificates, WorldWideLearn lists online courses and colleges where you can get online degrees on culinary arts, gourmet cooking and catering. Of course, if you're lookign for a brick-and-mortar school, there are many options. For our readers in Canada, check out Canada 411 for a list of the best cooking schools in Canada to learn how to channel Julia Child and cook like a pro!