"From the garden to the table, From the classroom to the community"
Great cooking isn't about recipes, it is about technique.
Learn fundamental skills for a lifetime of great cooking.
Welcome
"My passion is to create community in all I do, from growing a garden, to preparing a meal, to educating, gathering, and enjoying life's harvest."
Veronica Porter, Ask Aunt V
Veronica Porter was born and raised in Naperville when it was still considered a small farm town. She caught the end of an era when you grew, gathered and prepared your own food. It was a time that you learned from your elders, explored with your friends, and followed in the footsteps of time worn traditions.
Veronica brings these values to modern times and shares her experiences by educating and strategizing for healthy, organic, heirloom gardening, farm to table food integrity, cooking, preservation and living life in a responsible, sustainable manner. She is a third generation organic farmer, chef, culinary instructor, and food educator for home and garden. Veronica is a Licensed Chef and holds a Master’s of Organic Urban Farming and Gardening.
your purchase has an impact
“…from the garden to the table, from the classroom to the community…”.
Proceeds from every sale are used to support the community. We grow organic community gardens in food deserts giving them back to the neighborhood; feed the homeless with fresh, organic produce; we provide opportunities for veterans with PTSD / TBI, and young men and women with hidden disabilities. We support local organizations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area by sponsoring private events for their fundraising needs.
Something for Everyone
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Cooking Classes for All Ages
Hands-On Cooking classes for all ages. Beginning at age 2 for Mommy and Me Classes, Junior Chef Classes (5-11), Tweens (12-14), Teens (15-18), and Adult Classes. online, group classes, and private classes.
2.
Organic Garden Classes
Good food starts with good ingredients. Learn the basics of organic gardening; from planning, planting, gathering and preserving the harvest.
Microgreens, Sprouts, Houseplants, Succulents, Indoor Gardens, and Flower Arranging Classes.
3.
Private Events
Make your Next Event a Culinary Experience. Host a Chef-Inspired Tasting Party or Cooking Class.
Corporate, Team Building, Customer Appreciation, Showers, Birthdays, Night Out, Couples Classes, an Evening with Family and Friends
