Cooking Together with Thyme in Your Kitchen

Cooking can be such a cherished art that brings people together. Thyme In Your Kitchen cooking class did exactly that! Thyme in Your Kitchen is located in the beautiful Sharon, PA area and offers a variety of cooking classes. Chef Garron hosts the events and makes sure everyone feels right at home.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sharing this culinary experience with some great people. There were three people in each group. Everyone put on aprons and came with enthusiasm to cook. The menu featured sausage bean soup, red pepper chicken, and pumpkin custard. It was exciting to watch and see what can be accomplished when people work together!

Photo of two attendees at Thyme in Your Kitchen. Both Caucasian females are wearing glasses and aprons but one is young with blonde-brown hair and the other is older with gray hair.

Photo of two attendees at Thyme in Your Kitchen. A tall male Caucasian with dark hair and glasses is wearing a blue t-shirt and black apron. A shorter female Caucasian has long dark hair and is wearing a teal shirt and sweater.

With each individual practicing cooking skills, the class not only brought people together, it also boosted independence. Everyone was eager to refine their individual cooking abilities, spend quality time in the kitchen, and most of all share this cooking experience with new acquaintances. They began with creating the sausage bean soup. The groups shared each aspect of the experience. Some people were stirring and mixing, while others were adding fresh ingredients. The sizzle of onions in a pan combined with the other ingredients warming in the hearty soup created a heavenly aroma that captivated the room.

Attendees at Thyme in Your Kitchen smiling and stirring a pot on the stove.

Attendee at Thyme in Your Kitchen smiling and stirring a pot on the stove.

Next, the group made delicious red pepper chicken. They meticulously prepared the chicken, achieving the perfect blend of flavors. After reaching the proper temperature, they combined the chicken with red peppers and mozzarella cheese. The students placed their beautiful creation in the broiler until the cheese melted.

Attendees at Thyme in Your Kitchen. A Caucasian man in a blue t-shirt and apron is seasoning chicken in the skillet. A Caucasian women and a Black man are also wearing aprons watch with smiles and interest.

Attendees at Thyme in Your Kitchen, a Caucasian woman with long brown blonde hair pulled in a pony tail carefully places raw chicken in the skillet. A woman and man both Caucasian watch with interest. Everyone is wearing aprons.

Attendees at Thyme in Your Kitchen, everyone is wearing aprons. One flips chicken in the skillet with tongs while the others oversee.

Group at a station in Thyme in Your Kitchen pose and smile for the camera together while the soup and chicken cook on the stove.

Finally, pumpkin custard, made a delicious and seasonal dessert perfect for fall. This creamy smooth treat combines the warmth of pumpkin in the richness of a custard. It was perfect for this October gathering.

Photo of instructor pouring custard into the baking dishes as attendees watched and learned about the process.

The finishing touch to this event was when everyone stepped back to see the results of their efforts. They had worked as a team but everyone honed their personal cooking skills. All of the groups sat together to relax and savor their work. The spread for the table was not only beautiful; it was delicious!