Making a home-cooked meal isn’t just a good way to spend time with friends and family, it’s also a healthy alternative. Quick, store-bought meals often contain processed ingredients that have lost some of their nutritional benefits and contain added sugar, sodium and fats. Cooking at home with whole grains and vegetables lets you decide what goes into your food—a great way to keep your family healthy and happy.
Cooking doesn’t have to be a big event (although it’s fun when it is!). There are lots of simple, healthy meals you can make in less than 30 minutes. If you’re new to cooking or are just looking for some creative new ideas, check out one of the many cooking classes Maine has to offer.
| Organization | Location | Online |
| Black Tie Company | Portland | theblacktieco.com |
| Cellardoor Winery | Lincolnville | mainewine.com |
| Five Seasons Cooking School | Portland | fiveseasonscookingschool.net |
| Girl Gone Raw | Portland | girlgoneraw.com |
| Hartstone Inn | Camden | hartstoneinn.com |
| Salt Water Farm | Lincolnville | saltwaterfarm.com |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | smccme.edu |
| Stone Turtle Baking & Cooking School | Lyman | stoneturtlebaking.com |
| Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School | York | stonewallkitchen.com |
| University of Maine Cooperative Extension | Communities statewide | umaine.edu/food-health |
Also check your local adult education programs and hospitals. Many offer cooking classes throughout the year.
