My cooking classes in NYC are all about recapturing the sense of fun and discovery that’s still possible in home cooking, if you open yourself up to it. Sometimes the classes are a chill space where the work week is put on hold to practice mindfulness in the kitchen, and sometimes they shape up to be altogether rowdier, more convivial affairs, but the core truth remains: with some basic techniques, life hacks, and pantry essentials, you can introduce eclectic flavours and international inspirations into your nightly routine. Moreover, you can do it with confidence and creativity.