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Cook traditional Levantine dishes in a private Canoga Park home with local host Jacqueline. Learn family recipes, enjoy a shared meal, and take home practical techniques and spice secrets.
Cook traditional Levantine dishes in a private Canoga Park home with local host Jacqueline. Learn family recipes, enjoy a shared meal, and take home practical techniques and spice secrets.
You step through a residential gate into a small garden where citrus and a well-used hammock hold court; the smell of olive oil and toasted spices drifts from a sunny ranch-style kitchen.
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Operated by Traveling Spoon · Canoga Park, California
You step through a residential gate into a small garden where citrus and a well-used hammock hold court; the smell of olive oil and toasted spices drifts from a sunny ranch-style kitchen.
In Jacqueline’s Canoga Park home you’ll stand at a worn countertop, learning family recipes passed down across Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon. The class threads personal history with practical technique — kneading dough the way her grandmother taught, coaxing smoky baba ghannouj, and building balanced spice mixes for shawarma or falafel.
San Fernando Valley sits on alluvial plain at the mouth of the Santa Susana and Simi Hills; the local produce here—citrus, tomatoes, herbs—translates easily into Levantine fare, and Jacqueline often adapts pantry finds to authentic flavor profiles. Expect cultural anecdotes about hospitality, the ritual of shared plates, and the role food plays in family and festivals.
The experience is social and instructive: a two-hour hands-on session to prepare two starters, a main and dessert, followed by a communal meal with wine, arak and Arabic coffee. Practical guidance includes ingredient substitutions for common allergies, stepwise demos for dough and marinades, and plating tips for sharing.
Plan to arrive on time, bring dietary notes, and wear comfortable shoes for standing. The kitchen is wheelchair accessible and intimate — this is a private, home-based class rather than a commercial kitchen, so space and timing are deliberately personal. Leave with recipes, new techniques, and a clearer sense of Levantine home cooking you can reproduce at home.
easy.
3–3.5 hours.
Minimal fitness required — participants should be able to stand for up to two hours and lift light pots.
Yes — vegetarian options like falafel and manakeesh are available; note preferences when booking.
Yes — wine and arak are offered; non-alcoholic options including Arabic coffee and herbal tea are also provided.
The listing notes wheelchair accessibility; contact the host if you need specific accommodations or entry assistance.
All sales are final; there are no refunds for cancellations, so confirm availability and participant details before booking.
Levantine cuisine in this class traces techniques and flavors from Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan — cuisines shaped by centuries of trade and family-centered food traditions.
Jacqueline emphasizes using seasonal, local produce and minimizing waste; guests are encouraged to take leftovers and compost food scraps where possible.
Traveling Spoon operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step through a residential gate into a small garden where citrus and a well-used hammock hold court; the smell of olive oil and toasted spices drifts from a sunny ranch-style kitchen.
You step through a residential gate into a small garden where citrus and a well-used hammock hold court; the smell of olive oil and toasted spices drifts from a sunny ranch-style kitchen.
In Jacqueline’s Canoga Park home you’ll stand at a worn countertop, learning family recipes passed down across Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon. The class threads personal history with practical technique — kneading dough the way her grandmother taught, coaxing smoky baba ghannouj, and building balanced spice mixes for shawarma or falafel.
San Fernando Valley sits on alluvial plain at the mouth of the Santa Susana and Simi Hills; the local produce here—citrus, tomatoes, herbs—translates easily into Levantine fare, and Jacqueline often adapts pantry finds to authentic flavor profiles. Expect cultural anecdotes about hospitality, the ritual of shared plates, and the role food plays in family and festivals.
The experience is social and instructive: a two-hour hands-on session to prepare two starters, a main and dessert, followed by a communal meal with wine, arak and Arabic coffee. Practical guidance includes ingredient substitutions for common allergies, stepwise demos for dough and marinades, and plating tips for sharing.
Plan to arrive on time, bring dietary notes, and wear comfortable shoes for standing. The kitchen is wheelchair accessible and intimate — this is a private, home-based class rather than a commercial kitchen, so space and timing are deliberately personal. Leave with recipes, new techniques, and a clearer sense of Levantine home cooking you can reproduce at home.