Named "Top Spa Cuisine" by
Condé Nast Traveler 2007
Winner of 6 Awards - SpaFinder Magazine Including "Best Cooking Classes"
Experience this renowned program on living and eating for a healthy life. Come listen and learn from experts in their top fields of cooking and exercise. Meet other people like you, interested in these exciting lessons on eating well - and wellness.
Program Includes:
Eight hours of our private cooking school instruction
Stylish Deluxe Accommodations
Healthy Gourmet Cuisine - Three Meals Daily
Complimentary Bike Rental
Complimentary In-Room High Speed Internet Service
Daily Guided Morning Hikes, Awareness Walks & Tai Chi on the Rocks
Unlimited Fitness Classes including Yoga, Pilates, Chi Ball, Fitness Boot Camp & more
Cooking Demonstrations & Nutrition Classes
Healthy Living Classes & Events
Use of Resort Facilities including Red Cliffs & Desert Breeze Indoor & Seasonal Outdoor Pools, Whirlpools, Walking Trails, Strength Training & Cybex™ Cardio Equipment
Villa Suite upgrades, Spa & Salon Services, Golf, Outdoor Adventure Trips, and Health & Fitness Services can be added to any special or package for an additional fee.
Teens age 12-17 can be added to this special at a reduced rate.
* Rates quoted per person, per 5-night stay based upon double occupancy and subject to availability. Villa suites and single occupancy available at higher rate. High season, weekends and holidays may be higher. Some restrictions may apply. Room tax not included. Valid thru 12/31/08
More Information:
Objectives of the Eat Well, Feel Well Culinary School
To create cooks with a conscience who cannot only recreate the dishes born at Red Mountain Spa, but learn the solid principles of healthy cooking
Getting great results baking through healthy substitutions for eggs and oils
Learning to generalize recipes into templates, to unlimited possibilities
Recreating Red Mountain Spa salad dressings and sauces as well as creating new ones
Learning about Flavor extraction and texture enhancement to make spa food more satisfying that ever thought possible
Learning to plan effective and health efficient menus
FORMAT:
Four two hour sessions, taught by our Red Mountain chefs and nutritionist in our teaching kitchen.
Session #1 Soups and Salads
Vegetable Soup Around the World
Salads by Template
Principles of Salad Dressing Making
Summer Soups
Session #2 Cooking Techniques Supportive of Good Health
Steaming, including parchment cooking
Grilling and sautéing
Curing
Rub and Roast
Salsas and Sauces
Session #3 Healthy Harvests
Grains: Pilaf and Risotto templates
Fruits and Vegetables: Some New Approaches
Session #4 The Wholesome, Healthy Oven
Breadbaking from Scratch (Ezekiel and multi-grain breads)