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Cooking with Bears? Cottage Cooking in Asheville Does It

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- While it may not happen all the time, there have been several instances when Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, North Carolina, has guests who are treated to a real show. Most recently, a family of four bears - a mama and her three teenagers - decided to take a long family nap in the business' backyard.

"We like to joke that we have some of the best trash on the street," John Godts, co-owner, Cottage Cooking, says. "Our 'Elegant Evening Out' class is one of the bears' favorite times to visit as salmon is the main course."

Cottage Cooking has been in business for more than nine years and it enjoys a variety of guests - both tourists and locals alike. The business offers about 20 different menus from which to choose and many are "bear-friendly."

Liisa Andreassen, Cottage Cooking's other owner, says the bears also like to sniff around after the New Orleans' jambalaya class.

"Apparently, those shrimp shells are quite irresistible," she says.

The couple has managed to bearproof their cans and it works - for the most part. Occasionally, the bears do manage to team up and get their paws on something tasty. And after a nibble, they like to take a little nap.

"Our guests love the unusual dimension that our Asheville bears bring to the class cooking class activities - as long as they eat inside," she laughs. "The guests that is!"

Watch a video here that showcases the Cottage Cooking property and the interesting spots where the bears can let it all hang loose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8mm0l-RLD4&t=29s

About Cottage Cooking:

Cottage Cooking can host up to six in their cottage-style home in North Asheville and they will also go off site to people's homes and Airbnb's for larger groups of up to 12, so people can host their own cooking class.

"It's a fun alternative to a dinner party," Andreassen adds.

Cooking classes are designed for the home cook and a typical class includes an appetizer, main course and dessert. There's also a weekend morning baking class once to twice a month. These classes make for a great date night or ladies' night out.

The company has built a reputation in the business for hosting fun bachelorette parties and family reunions. In addition to a schedule which can be found on their website, they'll also design custom dates and menus as requested.

Classes range from $85 to $125 and private classes for two are $300. All classes are BYOB. Gift certificates are also available.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

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Photo Caption: An Asheville bear enjoys the view of Cottage Cooking from its woodpile.

While it may not happen all the time, there have been several instances when Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, North Carolina, has guests who are treated to a real show. Most recently, a family of four bears - a mama and her three teenagers - decided to take a long family nap in the business' backyard.

Related link: https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

Cottage Cooking Asheville Adds New Classes from the Big Easy

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cottage Cooking continues to expand its class repertoire. A recent trip to the great city of New Orleans inspired the owners to add Cajun and Creole classes to their current schedule. While visiting what many refer to as the "Big Easy," Cottage Cooking owners, Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, took a class on local fare to hone their culinary skills; they're happy they did.

"Our instructor, a Le Cordon Blue culinary graduate, explained that the class would be more like a chemistry class than a cooking class - and she wasn't kidding," Liisa says. "She encouraged us to focus on chemical reactions and interactions and to use all of our senses. It was a wonderful experience and one we wanted to modify to fit our style and bring back to our hometown of Asheville, NC."

Cottage Cooking now offers two new classes:

Creole Cooking; and the New Orleans Classic. In Creole Cooking, guests will learn how to make a delicious shrimp, chicken and sausage jambalaya. The New Orleans Classic (Cajun) features shrimp etouffee. Both cooking classes start with light and airy hushpuppies and end with Bananas Foster for dessert.

"Many folks that we teach don't realize the main difference between creole and Cajun," John says. "Want to know? The easiest way to explain it is that Cajun cooking typically does not use tomatoes or any tomato-based sauces while creole cooking does."

Guests who participate in these cooking classes will even get some Mardi Gras beads of their own to take home. So, let the good times roll or as they say in Louisiana, "Laissez les bons temps rouler."

About Cottage Cooking:

Cottage Cooking classes are designed for the home cook and a typical class is designed like a dinner party where guests prepare and eat an appetizer, main course and dessert. There's also a Saturday morning baking class once to twice a month.

These cooking classes make for a great date night or ladies' night out. The company also goes offsite so folks can host their own cooking class in the comfort of their home. Bachelorette parties, family reunions and corporate retreats are popular too. In addition to the cooking class schedule which can be found on their website, they'll also design custom dates and menus as requested for private classes - on or offsite.

The Cajun and Creole classes are $89 per person. Guests are invited to BYOB. Gift certificates are also available.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

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Cottage Cooking continues to expand its class repertoire. A recent trip to the great city of New Orleans inspired the owners to add Cajun and Creole classes to their current schedule. While visiting what many refer to as the "Big Easy," Cottage Cooking owners, Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, took a class on local fare to hone their culinary skills; they're happy they did.

Related link: https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

Cottage Cooking helps people to host their own cooking classes at home

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Taking cooking classes is a fun way to learn new culinary skills and expand a menu repertoire. It's also fun for people to host their own. But how? Cottage Cooking in Asheville, North Carolina helps people make it happen. Most of Cottage Cooking's classes are held in their home, but more and more people are looking to stay in their homes or vacation rentals and host their own.

As a result, Cottage Cooking goes off site for groups ranging from six to 12. They bring all the ingredients, aprons and recipes and the hosts simply provide the space and items like glasses, plateware, silverware and pots and pans.

"So, forget get that canape cocktail party, and do something a little different next time you want to get together with friends and family," Liisa Andreassen, co-founder, Cottage Cooking, says.

Recent off-site classes have ranged from bachelorette parties to family reunions and a girl's weekend getaway.

Reasons for hosting a class in the privacy of one's home or at a vacation rental are many. For example, people don't have to drive, find babysitters, shop or plan anything. They just sit back and Cottage Cooking will execute it all. Those who want to participate can, and those who just want to kick back and sip are welcome to do that too.

People who choose to host a cooking class of their own, just have to contact Cottage Cooking, let them know what type of menu they're looking for and get their date on the calendar.

"Folks really like this option - it gives them a chance to create a custom cooking experience where guests will learn a little, laugh a lot and remember the party for a long time to come," Andreassen shares. "And we clean up too!"

About Cottage Cooking:

Cottage Cooking classes are designed for the home cook and a typical class is designed like a dinner party where guests prepare and eat an appetizer, main course and dessert. There's also a Saturday morning baking class once a month. These classes make for a great date night or ladies' night out. The company has also built a reputation in the business for hosting fun bachelorette parties and family reunions. In addition to a schedule which can be found on their website, they'll also design custom dates and menus as requested.

Most offsite classes are $125 per person, but prices can be adjusted based on menu choice. Gift certificates are also available.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cottagecookingasheville/

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Taking cooking classes is a fun way to learn new culinary skills and expand a menu repertoire. It's also fun for people to host their own. But how? Cottage Cooking in Asheville, North Carolina helps people make it happen. Most of Cottage Cooking's classes are held in their home, but more and more people are looking to stay in their homes or vacation rentals and host their own.

Related link: https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

Asheville Couple Cooks to Travel and Guests Are Signing Up

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Founded in March 2015 by Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, Cottage Cooking in Asheville, North Carolina, was first started to fund the couple's passion for travel. Over the years, it's evolved into a business where others can share their travel and culinary experiences too. To date, together, they've traveled to 11 countries, four continents and 36 states. They always bring back some new culinary knowledge and are eager to showcase it.

"The business kind of started as a lark," Liisa Andreassen, the business's co-owner, says. "We had some friends over and taught them how to make sushi. One of our friends - said, 'you should do this!' Do what we asked? Make sushi? 'No, give cooking classes in your house.'"

That's all this dynamic couple needed to hear. They were off and running. John Godts, a hospital physical therapist by day, quickly sprang into action and started posting fliers at his workplace. Andreassen, a freelance copywriter, tapped into her marketing and PR skills to help spread the word.

"It's been such a fantastic experience," Godts says. "It's a win-win. We get to do something we love - cooking and entertaining - and we get paid for it to boot. Wow! That's pretty awesome."

And, of course their guests benefit too. Most people who sign up for classes have looked at the couple's website, which has been recently re-designed to take online bookings and payments, and find that this is not your average cooking class. Photos and videos help to illustrate the experience so guests can really get a feel for the place before clicking that "book" button.

"Most folks who sign up for a cooking class with us are looking for something different," Andreassen says. "They don't want a traditional cooking class with 15+ people. They want something intimate and a maybe even a little unfamiliar."

Cottage Cooking classes host up to six in their cottage-style home in North Asheville. They'll also go off site to people's homes and Air B and Bs for larger groups of up to 12. And, the couple really works to keep things fresh.

"We've added a few new classes to the schedule including a Moroccan cooking class as well as football foods and Hawaiian BBQ," Godts says. "We're constantly working to create new and fun culinary experiences for our guests."

A recent guest, Stu Helm, also known as "The Food Fan," is an Asheville-based food writer and influential voice in Asheville's food scene.

He recently took a class and shared his experience in a podcast here - https://stuhelmfoodfan.substack.com/p/good-morning-friends-479.

"We love meeting new people and sharing tales of travel, food and adventure," Andreassen says. "So, for anyone looking for a cooking class that's a little outside the box - or pot - come see what we're cooking up."

About Cottage Cooking:

Cottage Cooking classes are designed for the home cook and a typical class is designed like a dinner party where guests prepare and eat an appetizer, main course and dessert. There's also a Saturday morning baking class once a month. These classes make for a great date night or ladies' night out. The company has also built a reputation in the business for hosting fun bachelorette parties and family reunions. In addition to a schedule which can be found on their website, they'll also design custom dates and menus as requested.

Classes range from $85 to $125 and private classes for two are $300. All classes are BYOB. Gift certificates are also available.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cottage.Cooking

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cottagecookingasheville/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbW9jFa2DTZB_dhqpvrrBEA

Founded in March 2015 by Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, Cottage Cooking in Asheville, North Carolina, was first started to fund the couple's passion for travel. Over the years, it's evolved into a business where others can share their travel and culinary experiences too. To date, together, they've traveled to 11 countries, four continents and 36 states. They always bring back some new culinary knowledge and are eager to showcase it.

Related link: https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

Asheville Cooking Classes – A Fun and Educational Alternative to Dining Out

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- After being closed for several months, Cottage Cooking Asheville has re-opened, but classes look a little different now. They're even more intimate and guests will enjoy more of a demo versus hands-on experience.

For the Zoom-weary crowd, these classes are a great alternative to learning online. People are craving more in-person experiences and Cottage Cooking satisfies with everything from bread baking and sushi rolling to creme brulee burning and more. They provide a nice way for couples to re-connect, families to spend time together, friends to have a laugh or two, and kids to learn a new recipe or two.

Prior to the pandemic, classes went up to six at the Cottage Cooking location and strangers would often break bread together. Now, classes are limited to four who know each other. And, if there's a couple who wants to book a class, they'll get a private class for the regular price of $75 versus $90.

"For now, we're not putting people together who don't know each other," Liisa Andreassen, co-owner, Cottage Cooking, says. "We want everyone to be safe and comfortable."

Recently, Cottage Cooking has had several requests from honeymooners, couples celebrating anniversaries and girls getting out of town for a weekend escape.

"People want to do 'something,' but are still not ready to commit to eating out. Our classes fit the bill," Andreassen says.

Cottage Cooking will also take the show on the road and go off-site for groups of six to 12. For all classes, everyone is required to wear a face mask and people will eat outside when weather permits.

The Cottage Cooking property includes two lovely decks, a firepit area and vegetable gardens. There's even a wildlife dining area and 'museum' that's free for all to visit.

For a full property tour, watch this fun video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8mm0l-RLD4

About Cottage Cooking Asheville

John Godts and Liisa Andreassen, a husband and wife team, are the brains behind Cottage Cooking. Andreassen, a New York City native, is a writer by day, has a background in catering and also an extensive roster of food-related copywriting clients.

Godts hails from Brussels, Belgium, and has a few European specialties to share. Baking is one of his passions and he loves to joke with guests along the way. He works as a physical therapist at Mission Hospitals, but also enjoys entertaining and cooking.

The couple has an appetite for travel and adventure and Cottage Cooking helps to fund that hunger. Whether on the road, in the air, or underwater, they're always on the lookout for new recipes to share.

For more information, visit: https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

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*Caption: Cottage Cooking guests learn how to make a tomato basket.

After being closed for several months, Cottage Cooking Asheville has re-opened, but classes look a little different now. They're even more intimate and guests will enjoy more of a demo versus hands-on experience.

Related link: https://cottagecookingasheville.com/

Cottage Cooking Launches YouTube Channel as Part of Marketing Strategy

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, North Carolina, has recently launched a YouTube Channel to showcase a series of topics, including a behind-the-scenes peek into what happens before a cooking class, how the company got started, tips for making a tomato basket and more.

"Videos are a fun way to communicate what we're doing at Cottage Cooking," Liisa Andreassen, co-owner Cottage Cooking, says. "Potential clients can really see what we're all about. We've even had guests agree to participate in the videos and they love it. It's fun for everyone."

The most recent addition to the video collection is one that highlights their "Cooking with Beer" class which showcases a variety of local beers. Asheville has more breweries per capita than any U.S. city and roughly 100 local beers can be enjoyed in this eclectic mountain town.

"We figured why not offer a cooking class where guests can enjoy a beer not only in their glass, but on their plate too," John Godts, co-owner and chief bottle washer, Cottage Cooking, says.

View the "Cooking with Beer" class video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oNiSLGnUqU as well as a host of others on the Cottage Cooking YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbW9jFa2DTZB_dhqpvrrBEA.

About Cottage Cooking:

Founded in March 2015, Cottage Cooking was started to fund the couple's passion for travel and for sharing their loved of food too. To date, together, they have traveled to six countries and more than 20 states and always bring back some new-founded culinary knowledge to share.

Cooking classes are designed for the home cook and a typical class is designed like a dinner party where guests prepare and eat an appetizer, main course and dessert. These classes make for a great date night or ladies' night out. The company also travels off site and has built a reputation in the business for hosting fun bachelorette parties and kids' birthday events. In addition to a schedule which can be found on their website, they'll also design custom dates and menus as requested.

Classes range from $50 to $90 and are typically two and a half hours in length. All classes are BYOB.

For more information, visit: http://cottagecookingasheville.com/.

* Photo Caption: John and Liisa, co-owners, Cottage Cooking, doing recipe research in Bonaire.

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https://youtu.be/9oNiSLGnUqU

Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, North Carolina, has recently launched a YouTube Channel to showcase a series of topics, including a behind-the-scenes peek into what happens before a cooking class, how the company got started, tips for making a tomato basket and more.

Related link: http://cottagecookingasheville.com/

Cottage Cooking in Asheville Adds Off-Site Services

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- In response to multiple requests, Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, N.C., has decided to add off-site services. In the past, they've given on-site cooking classes in a private home (and still do), but now they're also taking the show on the road.

"Our renovated 1950s-style ranch home in North Asheville is the perfect setting for two to four people, but we've had many requests to go off-site for things like corporate team building activities, bachelorette weekends and family reunions," Liisa Andreassen, co-founder Cottage Cooking, says. "People really like the fact that we come to them because then they can really let their hair down."

To date, Andreassen and her partner and husband, John Godts, have done a few off-site events including a corporate training where the class participants made ravioli and Bolognese sauce and a three-generation family reunion where a grandmother, her two daughters and three grandchildren tried their hands at wonton soup and coconut-baked shrimp.

"It's fun for us too," Godts says. "We get to see some cool houses and it's always fun to work in another kitchen. It shakes things up a little."

While there's a $15 upcharge per person for going off site, people seem to think it's worth it. It saves them travel time and they can play host. In order to book an off-site class, a minimum of four participants is required and it needs to be within an hour drive.

"We've even been asked to give classes at local colleges and assisted living communities," Andreassen says.

For now, they're trying not to exceed 10 people per class so they can maintain the intimate-style of teaching and learning that they've earned a reputation for since being in business.

Godts and Andreassen have both taken classes in larger groups and agree that a smaller venue is the way to go.

"I found those big classes to be intimidating and not a lot of fun," Godts says. "Our goal is to have some laughs, prepare and eat good food and hope people learn something along the way too."

About Cottage Cooking Asheville:

Founded in March 2015 by John Godts and Liisa Andreassen, Cottage Cooking was started to fund the couple's appetite for travel. Cooking classes are designed for the home cook and a typical class is designed like a dinner party where guests prepare and eat an appetizer, main course and dessert.

For more information, visit: http://cottagecookingasheville.com/.

*PHOTO Caption: John Godts and Liisa Andreassen, founders of Cottage Cooking in Asheville, N.C. are offering off-site cooking classes for groups of four to 10.

In response to multiple requests, Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, N.C., has decided to add off-site services. In the past, they've given on-site cooking classes in a private home (and still do), but now they're also taking the show on the road.

Related link: http://cottagecookingasheville.com/

Cottage Cooking in Asheville NC Gets a New Kitchen

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, N.C. where their motto is, "Enter as strangers, but leave as friends," is excited to report that its guests will now be entering into a new kitchen. John Godts and Liisa Andreassen, owners of Cottage Cooking, had no idea that when they started their cooking class business less than two years ago that there would be such a demand for their services.

"We started it on a whim, and it's turned into a very viable second business for both us," Andreassen says. "When we first launched, we thought we'd do two to three classes a month. Now, we have some months where we're doing as many as eight or nine."

As the business has grown, the couple decided that the kitchen needed to also. So, Godts, the owner of the cottage decided to add an addition that is separate from, but adjacent to the original home. While the old kitchen could accommodate up to four, it was tight. The new kitchen is still limited to groups of up to four, but there is much more room to spread out and cook now.

And, the new kitchen still maintains the charm that was associated with the old one. While the old kitchen had a wood burning stove and original hardwood floors dating back to the turn of the century, the new place boasts a barn door, crafted by Godts, a trap door that goes to the garage, a cozy gas stove and interesting artifacts and photos from the couple's many travels.

There's also a new deck that was added on and the couple hope to give grilling lessons this spring and summer.

"This new space has opened up even more opportunity than before," Godts says. "We're looking forward to what the future brings."

About Cottage Cooking

Founded in March 2015, Cottage Cooking was started to fund the couple's passion for travel. Cooking classes are designed for the home cook and a typical class is designed like a dinner party where guests prepare and eat an appetizer, main course and dessert.

For more information, visit: http://cottagecookingasheville.com/.

Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, N.C., where their motto is, "Enter as strangers, but leave as friends," is excited to report that its guests will now be entering into a new kitchen. John Godts and Liisa Andreassen, owners of Cottage Cooking, had no idea that when they started their cooking class business less than two years ago that there would be such a demand for their services.

Cottage Cooking Asheville Cooks Up Kooky Marketing Scheme

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cottage Cooking Asheville is having fun getting the word out about its new business. It's taking its cooking on the road, in the water and underwater, in the woods and wherever else it can carve out a cozy place to cook.

Cottage Cooking offers cooking classes in a 1915 cottage located just north of downtown Asheville.

"We're just having fun with it all," John Godts, owner of the cottage says. "My partner, Liisa Andreassen and I enjoy being outdoors, so we thought it would be fun to incorporate our cooking activities into our exploring too. Most recently we've gone camping, climbing and kayaking. Get the idea?"

The couple posts photos on its website and Facebook page so interested folks can follow their cooking exploits.

"It's kind of like 'Where's Waldo,'" Andreassen says. "People are curious about where we'll be going and what we'll be cooking up next."

A recent "photo shoot" took place along the Blue Ridge Parkway at a place called "Frying Pan Mountain." It was a pretty appropriate place to have a little fun with their marketing. Godts and Andreassen created a faux fire out of colorful leaves and were equipped with all the appropriate kitchen utensils too.

Spoiler alert: A trip to the Florida Keys is on the horizon where the couple is planning to scuba dive. How will they use their skills there? Stay tuned!

About Cottage Cooking:

Founded in March of 2015, Cottage Cooking classes are geared to home cooks who want to take their cooking up a notch or to people who simply want a fun night out. Plate dates and anniversary celebrations are very popular.

The cottage boasts a cozy kitchen, wood stove and eclectic flair. There's even a "secret door" in the kitchen floor.

Classes start at $50 per person and the cottage can accommodate up to four people. The cost includes all food, instruction and recipes. Guests are asked to BYOB. Larger groups can be accommodated off site at people's homes too.

To learn more, visit: http://CottageCookingAsheville.com/ or like them on Facebook to follow their cooking adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/Cottage.Cooking.

View a video here: https://youtu.be/m-_iSG6jtWo.

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* Photo Caption: Cottage Cooking goes kayaking.

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* Photo 2 Caption: The Cottage Cooking kitchen.

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