Seasoned Solutions' Loft Cooking Classes
with Gail Hall

Enjoy an exclusive cooking class in the loft home of Gail Hall. Experience fresh cooking in a hands-on, full participation class under the guidance of a seasoned professional. This is not a watch-to-learn experience. You'll actually be cooking with expert instruction, using the freshest ingredients available and local and regional ingredients when possible. Take home recipes that you can actually use because you have actually made them. You'll prepare a wonderful meal and then sit down to enjoy the food in the warm surroundings of a loft in the historic warehouse district of Edmonton. For over 18 years, Gail Hall owned and operated Gourmet Goodies, an award-winning catering company with an award-winning cooking school. Now you can enjoy an exclusive cooking class in Gail's home. Class size is limited to ten.

Cooking Inspired by Sonoma, Ca.:
Saturday March 31, 2012
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Gail's culinary tour of Sonoma, Ca, was an exploration of regional cuisine paired with outstanding wines from the area. Take a class and create some new dishes using local and seasonal ingredients.

Cooking Inspired by Vietnam and Cambodia:
Saturday, April 14 or 28, 2012
Gail's culinary tour to Vietnam in March was a history lesson on a plate. The best way to understand the country's history is to immerse yourself in its cuisine. Take a class and learn to create the basics of this cuisine at home.

Market Fresh Cooking:
Saturdays: May 26, or June 9 or June 23 or July 7 or 21 or August 11 or 25, 2012
11:00 am to 3:00 pm (meet at the front door of Sobeys at Jasper and 104 Street at 11:00 am sharp)
These classes sell out quickly and it's easy to see why: you'll wander and shop the City Farmer's Market on 104th with Gail and meet the producers while selecting ingredients to create a fabulous fresh menu under Gail's guidance. The menu changes as seasonal market ingredients become available.

The schedule for cooking classes for September through December 2012 will be ready by mid-July.

Cost for Cooking Classes:
$175 per person per class plus GST and includes all ingredients, recipe kit, certificate, apron and wine. Advance registration and full payment is required by cash, interac email transfer or cheque made out to Gail Hall or Seasoned Solutions. Registration is confirmed on a first paid basis. A cancellation fee will apply if a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours notice. Call
780-437-0761 to book your cooking class or send an email to gailhall@shaw.ca. All classes take place at in the private loft kitchen in the Cobogo Lofts at 402, 10249 – 104 Street.

Cooking Class schedule is subject to change.

Gail's cooking classes are fun, educational and inspirational. Great for special occasion celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, retirements) or just to spend some time with a group of friends. Private classes for groups of six or eight can also be arranged and are ideal for corporate team building. Need a special gift? Give a gift certificate for a loft cooking class! Makes the perfect birthday, anniversary, graduation or Christmas gift!

"Thanks for a wonderful afternoon; I really enjoyed your cooking expertise and the products you shared with us."

"Thanks Gail for a wonderful day on Sunday with our Mom's! It was a great time and we all enjoyed it so much!! I just can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon than with you and my best friends and Mom's of course! The food and wine were fantastic!"

"It would be remiss of me not to say how much I enjoyed your class. It didn't seem like work at all. It was a whole lot of fun to be with you and learn from you. Company was great, food absolutely delicious and your home is spectacular. Thanks for making us feel so welcome."

"What a glorious day I had last Saturday in your kitchen. You really are a perfect hostess. Relaxed, fun, and knowledgeable. I had a great time, and I think I can try quick bread now! Thank you, Gail, for the opportunity."

"It was fabulous to meet all of you and bond over our culinary enthusiasm…Perhaps we could meet to do it again sometime. We foodies have to stick together... no one else will put up with us."

"Gail does an excellent job of making you feel comfortable, is very knowledgeable about cooking and most importantly she is a fabulous cook!"

"This is your life Gail. Bringing together the pleasures of good food, in good company, encouraging people to live the good life in mind and body. Thank you for such good food. Thank you for what you do."

New Culinary Tours:

Okanagan — September 16 to 18, 2011
Eastern Townships of Quebec — October 13 to 17, 2011
Vietnam and Cambodia — March 8 to 24, 2012
Sonoma, CA. Spa and Wine Tour — February 17 to 20, 2012
New York — May 17 to 21, 2012

For over 18 years, Gail Hall owned and operated Gourmet Goodies, an award-winning catering company with an award-winning cooking school.

Now she operates an exclusive cooking school in her loft in Edmonton's historic warehouse district.