DESCRIPTION: Whether the thought of cooking a whole meal fills you with excitement, dread or something in between, this workshop is for you! The Creative Kitchen is designed to make success in the kitchen fun and attainable while building confidence and exploring new foods.

Join chef Kate Libby, founder of the Creative Kitchen, for a virtual six-week cooking series to learn how to add simple cooking techniques to your daily life and brighten up your meals! Cooking involves a range of skills: planning, organizing and time management to name just a few. It also involves the senses and opportunities to create enjoyable moments for yourself and others.

In this workshop we will explore:
-what goes into creating a balanced meal
-tips for navigating recipes
-how to make sure you have the right ingredients on hand (and what to do if you don’t!)
-cooking techniques and shortcuts
-what tools make meal preparation easier
-ideas for leftovers

Sessions will include meal planning as a group, live virtual cooking demonstrations and opportunities for you to “cook along” from your home kitchen. So dust off your apron and join Kate in the Creative Kitchen.

WHEN: ​​​​3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17

TIME: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM ET

WHERE: Online via Zoom

HOST: Kate Libby

COST: Free due to a generous grant from the Boston Evening Clinic

GROUP CAPACITY: 15 participants

REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is required.  After you have registered, a confirmation email is sent with a link to attend the program. Registrants who do not receive the confirmation email should check their email spam folder. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the first session. Early registration is highly recommended as many programs fill quickly.

This event is full. The registration has ended.

AUDIENCE: AANE Adult Support Groups, Social Groups, and events are intended for post-high school adults on the spectrum who are able to self-regulate AND independently participate in activities without the assistance of a dedicated caretaker.

EVENT & GROUP INFORMATION: All AANE programming is currently online. The following terms are used for different audience specifications:

• “Open” events/groups may have different participants joining from session to session and “Closed” events/groups have the same participants for a set number of sessions.

CODES OF CONDUCT: Participants at AANE events are expected to act respectfully toward other participants and group facilitators. AANE reserves the right to deny admission, ask an individual participant to leave, or remove participants from the event/program for inappropriate or disrespectful behavior. For more information see FAQS.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: The online platform for the event/program will be listed in the confirmation email from AANE. For assistance with Zoom, please visit the Zoom Help Center prior to the event to become familiar with the platform.

DISCLAIMER: The resources and information shared within AANE support groups are for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Our hope is that these resources will provide you with useful connections as you navigate your journey of discovery and connection. AANE makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information shared within the group.