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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.

Upcoming 2008 Dates
November 9 - 14
December 7 - 12

 

Reservations: 877.246.HIKE

Enhance your stay by adding any of these Special Amenities

* 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

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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)
  • Using Phyllo
  • Muffins and Fruit Butters
  • Dessert Baking: Cookies and Brownies