Frequently Asked Questions
How many different classes are there?
Is it the same 4-week course every month?
What format are the classes taught in?
Do I need special software or equipment on my computer to participate?
What if I can’t make the live classes? Can I do the classes on my own time?
How many different classes are there?
The Phyto Foods Made Simple online cooking classes are offered in a 4-week series. There are four separate classes, one each week, that cover different principles, tips, tools and recipes. Each class builds on the previous topics covered so it is important to follow the sequence. The entire series is offered every month, but the class times vary each month, for example they take place on Monday evenings in May and on Tuesday evenings in June.
It is highly recommended that participants also take the Take Charge of Your Health nutrition class, a 2-hour online course that covers the science behind the foundational principles referenced in the 4-week cooking series. This class is offered through www.siouxcreekwellness.org
Is it the same 4-week course every month?
Yes, with the possible exception of slight seasonal variations in the recipes, the same 4-week series with the same instruction and recipes is the program offered every month.
What format are the classes taught in? (webinar, telecast, streaming video?)
The live and recorded classes are conducted over a conference call line. Participants follow along on their computers using full color presentations that they download from the website. This makes it like a “webinar” where the participant controls the visual. Each week, the participants login and download the color presentation as well as a recipe packet containing 8 to 14 recipes that they can print out and take notes on.
Do I need special software or equipment on my computer to participate?
In addition to internet access, you will need unlimited long distance phone service and a current version of a PDF reader such as Preview or Adobe Acrobat on your PC (standard on most computers).
How long is each class?
Each of the four tele-classes is roughly an hour in length. There is also a 5 to 13-minute video podcast that goes along with each class. The podcasts allow for demonstration of techniques that are better illustrated on video and these can be watched individually either before or after each tele-class.
What if I can’t make the live classes? Can I do the classes on my own time?
As a student, the best experience is realized when you can participate in the live classes. The live classes will help you stay current, keep you more engaged and therefore enhance your learning experience. However, the live classes are recorded and the recording is made available immediately following the live class. Whether you participate in the live class or not, you will have access 24/7 to the recorded version of each class for the remainder of the four weeks and you are welcome to listen as often as you’d like during that time period.
Are the classes interactive?
Yes, there is always an opportunity at specified points during the class where participants are encouraged to ask questions/make comments. This is another benefit of participating in the live class!
Where Can I Email You?
If you have additional questions Feel free to Contact Us at customerservice@phytofoods.com. Contact Page