Essential Skills for Everyday Cooking
Presented by 4Root’s Culinary Health Institute at Center for Health & Wellbeing
Build the skills that make cooking easier, more enjoyable, and more delicious.
Join chef and food scientist, Erik Amnott, for an interactive culinary demonstration focused on the essential techniques every home cook can use to feel more confident in the kitchen.
From mastering your knife skills to bringing out the best flavor in everyday ingredients, Erik will demonstrate practical techniques you can put to use right away, including:
- Essential knife skills and food preparation
- Blanching, grilling, roasting, and marinating vegetables
- Preparing starches on the stovetop
- Building and layering flavor
- Proper handling and measuring techniques
Throughout the demonstration, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn practical nutrition insights, and discover how a few foundational skills can completely change the way you approach cooking.
Guests will enjoy a sample of the finished dish and leave with a recipe to recreate at home.
About Erik
Erik Amnott combines food, health, and the environment to engage communities about the importance of urban agriculture and regenerative food systems. Using research and advocacy around non-ultra processed foods, Erik teaches the art of foraging, fermentation, and local food sourcing. Erik’s dedication to providing culinary education, alternative techniques for using locally sourced food, and building flavors have been the cornerstone of his classes.
What You’ll Experience
- Hands-on culinary learning with Chef Erik
- Essential kitchen techniques you can use every day
- Practical ways to build and layer flavor
- Tips for proper preparation, handling, and measuring
- Conversation and Q&A with Chef Erik throughout the demonstration
Event Details
📍 Location: Center for Health & Wellbeing – Nutrition Theatre: 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27 | 6:00PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Ticket Fee: $35