Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge

Indy's Kitchen and Reliable Water Services are excited to present a contest for aspiring chefs and foodies with an innovative food business concept. Registration is closed and the judges will select the three finalists who will cook-off at an event at Indy's Kitchen on Tuesday, June 19th. All three finalists will showcase their products at Schmooza Palooza held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday, June 20 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The winner will receive $2,500 in seed money, a $500 gift certificate for professional cookware, commercial kitchen time and expert consultation from Indy's Kitchen, and a chance to be spotlighted in the local media.

Becky's Healthy Kitchen presents:

INDIAN FOOD NIGHT!
May 23rd 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Indy's KitchenIndian food prepared light and right can be so tasty and satisfying. Learn to cook some Daals (lentil dishes); and richly spiced tandoori dishes. Make the food as wild or mild as you like. We will also learn about Indian spices, like Garam Masala, and Curries, and even how to make your own curry powder at home. Take this class to experience some savory and perfectly spiced Indian food! Visit Becky's website for more details.

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN COOKING
June 27th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Indy's Kitchen
Are you interested in decreasing animal proteins? Want to learn about tasty alternatives like tofu, tempeh, soybeans, legumes and nuts? Come to this class! We will also go over vegetarian and vegan alternatives for traditional kitchen staples like mayo and butter.  Visit Becky's website for more details.

Coming Soon! Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge

Indy's Kitchen and Reliable Water Services are excited to present a contest for aspiring chefs and foodies with an innovative food business concept: You could be Indiana's next great food entrepreneur! Maybe you have a recipe for a unique food product (for example, pasta sauce, mustard, baby food, etc.) or a recipe that you would like to ultimately showcase in a new restaurant or store (the world's best cookie, gluten- free recipe, etc.). Reliable Water Services and Indy's Kitchen want to help you achieve your dream.

The winner will receive $2,500 in seed money, a $500 gift certificate for professional cookware, commercial kitchen time and expert consultation from Indy's Kitchen, and a chance to be spotlighted in the local media.

Starting April 2, 2012 registration will open at Reliable Water Services and entrants can submit an application online by answering four questions and uploading a photo of your recipe or product concept. All entries must be submitted by midnight on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Three finalists will be selected and notified the week of June 4, 2012. Entrants must be available to attend a winner judging event at Indy's Kitchen in Indianapolis on Tuesday, June 19 (2:00 to 4:00 pm) and a finalists' showcase event at Schmooza Palooza held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday, June 20 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Becky's Healthy Kitchen presents:

HERE FISHY FISHY!

March 28th 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Indy's Kitchen

Are you afraid of cooking fish and other seafood! Why? Join Becky and master the cooking techniques of perfectly cooked fish. LOTS of health and nutrition experts recommend that we eat fish two times per week, but if you don't know how to prepare it properly, you are stuck with canned tuna. Break out of your shell (literally!). You will also learn about the types of seafood that are high in mercury and should be consumed in moderation, plus the types sustainable and responsibly harvested seafood and fish. You can reserve your spot on Becky's website. Enjoy!

What's Cooking In The Kitchen?

Considering a food business?

It takes more than a great idea to create a successful business. Indy’s Kitchen rents kitchen space so you can try a business idea without the expense of opening your own kitchen. If you have a food product that you’re considering selling, join a discussion about how to get your business started. We’ll talk about all of the things you need to consider before you start producing your product. So if a food business has been a dream that you want to make real, this 2-hour discussion will help get you started! Join us at Indy’s Kitchen on March 3^rd at 2:00.  The discussion is free but please let me know you plan to attend. Send an email to Linda to reserve your spot. I look forward to hearing your business idea and helping you take it to the next step.

Becky's Healthy Kitchen presents:

HERE FISHY FISHY!

March 28th 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Indy's Kitchen

Are you afraid of cooking fish and other seafood! Why? Join Becky and master the cooking techniques of perfectly cooked fish. LOTS of health and nutrition experts recommend that we eat fish two times per week, but if you don't know how to prepare it properly, you are stuck with canned tuna. Break out of your shell (literally!). You will also learn about the types of seafood that are high in mercury and should be consumed in moderation, plus the types sustainable and responsibly harvested seafood and fish.  You can reserve your spot on Becky's website. Enjoy!

Becky's Healthy Cooking Class

Wednesday January 18th 6:30 - 8:30

Fundamentals of Healthy Cooking:

How to stock your pantry, plus healthy cooking techniques and some great winter recipes.

Class includes a full meal, hands-on instruction, educational tips and techniques

and a recipe packet to take home.  Just bring your appetite!

Contact Becky to register.

For more information visit Becky's website.

Happy Holidays...

...from the Enpreneurs at Indy's Kitchen!

What's Cooking in December?

Visit the following at the Monon Coffee Company (Downtown location only)

     Friday December 16 - Sweet Finale - Purchase a special delicious candy bar!

     Saturday December 17 - Project Endure  - The Project School will offer granola for gift-giving!

    

What's Cooking in November?

Sweet Saturdays
     November 5th 10AM - 12PM
       The Piccola Chef is selling goodies in the Monon Coffee shop (downtown only).
     November 19th 10AM - 12PM
       Featuring Just a Taste Desserts selling goodies in the Monon Coffee shop (downtown only). 


Saturday November 19th 1PM - 3PM

Becky's Healthy Kitchen invites you to a holiday open house at Indy's Kitchen. Come and sample recipes that you can make for your holiday celebrations! Let Becky show you how to make the Holidays healthier!

Get a sneak peek at Becky's Healthy Kitchen schedule for January through June of 2012. Gift Certificates are available for the 2012 classes. This would be a great gift for your special someone.

RSVP to Becky to save your spot!

Saturday November 19th 5:30 & 6:30

Pierogi in a Pinch Grand Opening Event!

Adults and kids Pierogi Platters featuring handcrafted Pierogi, Potato Pancakes and Kolaczki. Two dine-in events starting at 5:30 and 6:30.

Register online at Pierogi In A Pinch

What's Cooking in October?

Wednesday, October 26 Becky's Healthy Kitchen presents a class to celebrate fall harvest. In this class you will make things like soup, roasted meat and learn about what is in season: parsnips, rutabagas, and pumpkins. If you love comfort foods made healthy, this class is for you. Class size is limited to 15 participants. The September class SOLD OUT so make your reservations soon! Class time is 6:30 - 8:30. Contact Becky to reserve your seat!

Sweet Saturdays in October! We had such a good time in September, we're doing it again in October! Monon Coffee Company (Downtown only!) and Indy's Kitchen invite you to experience sweet offerings from our Entrepreneurs every Saturday in October from 10:00 - Noon. Stop in and enjoy a treat with your coffee or pick up desserts for the weekend.

October 8 -   The Piccola Chef
October 15 - Somethin' Sweet
October 22 - Sweet Cakes by Ronda
October 29 - Indy Pie Dream