Upcoming Classes!


I have  Upcoming FREE community service and education classes  with these HOST stores in Arizona, California and Utah! 

Please check out the dates and times for the ones nearest you!
Free Classes at Honeyville Farms 
Chandler Arizona
Honeyville Farms Retail Store | 33 South 56th Street Suite 1| Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: (480) 785-5210 FAX: (480) 785-0892
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM, Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM


May Classes
Cinco De Mayo...5 Specialty Grain Flours in One Hour
Saturday May 5th 1pm
It is Cinco De Mayo and a spicy new time to kick off a Fiesta for Cinco Flours!
Honeyville is getting Cinco...yes...5 new specialty flours in smaller 2 1/2 lb size bags! All the ones I adore are coming in! 9 Grain Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Kamut Flour, Medium Rye Flour, and Semolina Flour. Not sure how you use them?! Well...we're going to play! All our recipes will have a unique Southwest twist to also celebrate this fabulous Mexican holiday! Come on down and enjoy the fun! Class is free.


Bold Better Bread Seminar

Friday May 18th  10 AM 
 Understanding the basics of wheat flour can change the way you not only make bread, but also cakes, cookies, and pastries-as well as thickening puddings and sauces. I  will be focusing on wheat flour specifically in this bread seminar. I will be  covering five general areas in this workshop. They are, the qualities of good bread, Equipment Necessary,Ingredients, Temperatures, and Dough Handling Skills. I will be covering basic sandwich loaves and also some details for using a bucket instead of a mixer to get wonderful bread results. 

JUNE Classes

Salt Lake City Utah
635 North Billy Mitchell Road | Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Phone: (801) 972-2168


Gourmet Appetizers from Food Storage
Wednesday June 6, 4:00 PM
When was the last time you used the words "Food Storage" and "gourmet party" in the same sentence? I'm ready to excite you with some amazing hot appetizers, dips, wraps, and salads to transform any party into a nutritious and remarkably delicious culinary event! Did I mention it will all be from food storage?! You won't want to miss this one!


Chef Tess 52 Method 
Breakfast Edition Meals in a Jar
Thursday June 7th, 11:00 AM
Do you have your dinners in a jar but wonder what to make for breakfast?! Now I'm doing a grand new class full of outstanding meal in a jar recipes complete "just add water" for food storage that's outstanding and easy to make! Quiche, Gourmet breakfast puddings, fritattas and country skillets will come alive right before your eyes! You don't want to miss this one...and all the samples.

Brigham City, Utah 
Honeyville Farms Retail Store - BRIGHAM CITY, UT 
1080 North Main Street Suite 101 | Brigham City, UT 84302 Phone: (435) 494-4193


All of my Brigham City classes are 5$ each.

Meatless Wonders
Friday June 8,2012  at 10:00 a.m. 5$

Have you ever wondered how to make veggie dogs and stretch your family food budget with 
meat replacements? This is a great class for learning the secrets of fabulously flavorful and 
delightfully textured gluten cookery. We make sausages, chick-less nuggets, "meat"balls and
 more!  It tastes so good you won't believe it's meat free! Note...this is NOT a gluten free
 class. Class is free.Mark Infanger from Volcano Stoves will be in Brigham City to show how to use the Volcano stove to BAKE pizza!! I'll have the meatless wonders from our class, freeze dried cheese and homemade pizza dough for him to share with you! You won't want to miss this event!

 Bold Better Bread Class
 Friday June 8,2012   6:00 PM  5$

 Understanding the basics of wheat flour can change the way you not only make bread, but also cakes, cookies, and pastries-as well as thickening puddings and sauces. I  will be focusing on wheat flour specifically in this bread seminar. I will be  covering five general areas in this workshop. They are, the qualities of good bread, Equipment Necessary,Ingredients, Temperatures, and Dough Handling Skills. I will be covering basic sandwich loaves and also some details for using a bucket instead of a mixer to get wonderful bread results. 

Chef Tess 52 Method Breakfast Edition...
Meals in Jar
Saturday June 9, 2012 10 AM 5$

 Do you have your dinners in a jar but wonder what to make for breakfast?! Now I'm doing a grand new class full of outstanding meal in a jar recipes complete "just add water" for food storage that's outstanding and easy to make! Quiche, Gourmet breakfast puddings, fritattas and country skillets will come alive right before your eyes! You don't want to miss this one...and all the samples. 
12:00 PM Sun Oven Demonstration by LaRue Howell (details TBA) cooking some meal-in-a-jar samples and how to use the Global Sun Oven

 Chef Tess Meals In Jar 
Saturday June 9th 2:30 PM  5$


Are you looking for a simple way to plan your food storage menu and still eat amazing food with great flavor? Food storage doesn't have to be bland and it should be convenient enough to use every day! Come join the fun and energetic class as I'm visiting from Phoenix to share the 52 Method, Meals in a Jar! It's a food storage method that's sweeping the nation because it's so simple and so good! Every meal is self contained. The real meat, sauce and veggies! Plus...most of the meals are shelf table 5-7 years! All are made to just add water. All are simple enough to make from the jar that my 12 year old son can make them! Anyone can do it! Come taste a few recipes. This is always helpful when making prepared meals! I'll give you my gourmet recipes and some outstanding ideas! Sign up early, the class fills up quickly. Class is Free.
 
 
Rancho Cucamonga, California
 
Honeyville store June 29th and 30th. 3 classes. Details TBA.
 
 
 
Preparing Wisely Store in  Mesa Arizona is also offering my free cooking classes. 
Call the store for details.

Canning Safety with Chef Tess - Night Class
Thursday, May 31st at 6:30 PM
Learn the basics of canning safety and how to use a canner. This is all the latest information on canning safety from the USDA and a great way to start being self-reliant. What your grandma did may not be as safe as you think it is. Food storage should preserve life, not cause sickness.
Meals in a Jar Class with Chef Tess - Night Class
Tuesday, June 26th at 6:30 PM  Come learn the basics of home vacuum packing, making meals in a jar using freeze dried and dehydrated food that are complete "just add water" convenience! I'll have samples and a lot of menu ideas!

Preparing Wisely 
144 S Mesa Drive Suite D
Mesa, AZ  85210
(480) 964-3077

I no longer teach private classes in people's homes.