Learn to handle knives

while preparing delicious food with your family

I designed this course to help busy families, like yours, learn the most essential of basic kitchen skills - that of safely and effectively handling kitchen knives - in the same way I teach my family: by working it into the normal routine of cooking and eating together. By the end of this 10-week session, you and your family will be more competent, more confident, and more consistent in spending quality family bonding time in the kitchen.

How does it work?

This course is designed to allow you to incorporate the lessons and menus into a weekly habit of cooking and eating together as a family. Here's what you'll do:

  • Every week, set aside about 30 minutes to sit down and watch a series of short videos on a variety of topics (more on that below).

  • Using the provided menu (including shopping list, equipment list, and duty assignments), prepare a delicious meal together that utilizes the techniques and skills you've just learned - referring back to the videos when necessary.

  • Repeat the process every week for 10 weeks as you build on the knowledge and skills from previous modules, celebrating your results along the way as you develop better skills and stronger relationships.

Experiences that make a lasting difference

Listen to what other folks, just like you, have to say about their Cookin' with Kibby experiences:

Fun for the Whole Family

by Jessica R

Not only did we learn how to make some simply and tasty dishes; we shared a lot of laughs and new memories. Chef Kibby's enthusiasm for cooking provides for a fun experience!

Great for All Ages and Stages

by Krystal W.

Chef Kibby is a hilarious, creative, and knowledgeable kitchen leader. I loved the recipes and my family does, too!

Always Learning

by Jenny B.

I always enjoy your classes. I have cooked for years and always come away with something new.

The Lessons

Here are just a few things you and your family will learn as you journey through this course together:

  • The parts of a kitchen knife and various styles of knives

  • How to hold a kitchen knife and the ingredients on the cutting board for safety and efficiency

  • Various slicing motions and classical knife cuts

  • The two types of vegetable peelers and how to use them

  • Walking safely with a knife and how to store it in your kitchen

  • How to peel and cut ingredients such as onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, assorted fruits and meats, and more

  • The importance of consistency in cutting

  • Strategies for teaching knife safety to your kiddos

  • And so much more!

About Me

Before you invite me into your kitchen, I want you to know who I am and I'm doing this for you.

Lead Instructor

Chef Kibby

Sure, I may be a certified chef and culinary instructor with over 25 years of experience in the food service industry, but I'm also a biological, foster, and adoptive dad who has seen the value of cooking with my kiddos as a way to build deeper attachments and more resilient children. That's why I say life is better when we're cookin' together!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 40+ lessons sounds like a lot. How long are they?

    Each weekly module features a series of short videos lasting 3-5 minutes. They cover a variety of topics, such as general information about knives and their usage and specific knife cuts on commonly-used ingredients, as well as videos to guide you on your journey through the course.

  • Do I have to do it in 10 weeks? Can I take longer?

    While the course was designed to help you create a weekly habit of cooking together as a family, I understand that things come up and plans can change at a moment's notice. Once you receive this course, the content is yours to keep for as long as you want it, and you can feel free to use it as you please.

  • What happens after we finish the course?

    You can use the materials from the course as a reference for any time in the future when you're in the kitchen and need to remind yourself how to do a particular technique. I also plan to offer other courses and ways to connect with me to continue your journey of kitchen confidence!