Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Class schedule

The Kitchen Girls are scheduling classes well into spring. We have an upcoming herb class being taught on Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 1 to 3 pm. "Ten Best Herbs to Keep on Hand"

Also in March, on the 28th, we will be teaching an two hour soapmaking class. This one is loads of fun, and is one of our most popular classes.

I'll be covering the basics of making an herbal salve in April. We're excited to add our new Cheesemaking class in May, and in June will be teaching the soapmaking again.

More and more people are inquiring about private classes. It goes to show that there is a great interest in learning how to create things ourselves. Be just a tad bit more self sufficient.

If you are interested in our classes, go to our website at www.thekitchengirls.com . You will find descriptions of what we offer. Or email us at thekitchen@thekitchengirls.com . We are always happy to answer questions and make your acquaintance.

~ Paula

Thursday, February 12, 2009

The Kitchen Incubator Project

Kim and I went to a meeting last night concerning the new Kitchen Incubator Project being started in the neighboring town of Bloomington, Indiana. What a wonderful idea.

This projects provides a commercial kitchen space for anyone interested in starting a food based business. The project also provides, if you become a member, business training, networking and a retail outlet for the end product.

While the Kitchen Girls are not about producing a product for retail sale, we do believe in supporting local business, and especially, local grower's guilds and CSA's.

As our world changes and we find that we must adapt to the higher cost of living, I highly suggest looking into your local community. Find the local growers, the CSA's, the community gardens, the small scale organic farmers, and give them as much support as you can.

When the gas prices go back up, we all may find that supporting our local economy pays off, and allows us to keep putting food on our tables. While I don't want to sound like I'm shouting from a soap box, I do think it's important to keep as close of a local connection to our food and our economics as we possibly can.

So, if there is an Incubator Project in your community, a local CSA, a community garden or kitchen, or even a nearby neighbor with a large garden plot, give them a call and ask how you can support or volunteer for their project. You might find yourself pleasantly surprised when freshly grown produce is handed to you throughout the summer. Plus, volunteering can make a person feel wonderful, and these days, we all need that.

~ Paula