Unleash Your Inner Julia Child: Cooking Classes in Southern Indiana & Western Kentucky

Are you tired of coming up with dinner ideas day after day? Not sure what to make with the ground beef and potatoes you've sat on the counter? Well, you're not the only one! Cooking classes can make for fun outings, date nights, or girls' night out opportunities while being useful. Here are some of the top-rated courses to take to give Gordon Ramsay a run for his money!

Joy's Cooking Classes and More- Owensboro

There are many classes one can select, such as date night/adult classes, homeschool classes, little chefs, and teen chefs. Adult classes offer BYOB as well!

Little Chef's offers a great learning experience with kid-friendly cuisine, Joy's hosts birthday parties for children ages 6 and older. Classes are $35 per child and are held once or twice a month.

Teen Chef's class is a great skill-building course for older kids, meal prep and cooking are invaluable skills to learn at any age. These classes also run at $35 every Tuesday at 5:30 pm.

Sign up for classes online such as the adult classes starting at $55 a person and to check out upcoming meal menus! Joy's also offers catering and the Joy-Full Cafe.

Thyme in the Kitchen- Evansville

Thyme in The Kitchen offers a premier experience for those wanting to add a little spice, to their day! A great date night option in Evansville has a full calendar of events for potential participants to select. Many classes get waitlisted as they are quite popular, so jump while the (cast) iron is hot!

Thyme also offers a wedding registry for the culinary-minded soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. to select high-end kitchen essentials.

Sign up online for cooking classes and to view upcoming events at Thyme!

Cooking at The Cottage- Louisville

Cooking at The Cottage in Louisville invites all to their top-ranked cooking classes and to browse their wares in their storefront. Here you will find hard-to-find kitchen gadgets and utensils along with exclusive cooking and bakeware items. They offer classes during most weekdays and future attendees can choose from cooking demonstrations or a hands-on experience. The Cottage hosts private events, bridal showers, and corporate events all of which can be customized to fit their guests and groups.

Cooking at the Cottage's website is where you can view class types and sign up, visit their registry, purchase gift cards, and even check out their online recipe library for some lux meal and dessert ideas

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Capers Emporium- New Harmony, Indiana

Founded by Mary Beth and Michael Guard, PrettyFood.com and Capers Emporium were brought to life to share their joy and the love of cooking and spending time in the kitchen.  Not only does Capers offer cooking classes, but it also has a large retail space for some of the best kitchen items one can obtain. Find cooking and baking fundamentals, and table decor to set a festive and beautiful table for family dinners and social gatherings.

Capers Emporium is a gem to the community, bringing back the passion for home-based skills frequently overlooked. PrettyFood.com reads like a blog, with information on upcoming classes, recipes, table-setting ideas, and a multifaceted advice column on all things kitchen-oriented.