Yes, it’s a Love affair- an alluring love affair with food, that is!
Do you enjoy great food and fun? Cooking classes are always a great opportunity to talk about food, enjoy some good wine and forget about our stresses while learning new recipe ideas. Gourmet cooking is like a good relationship- …and you only get better and more confident each time you make the effort. So, whether you’re just beginning to develop your epicurean side or consider yourself a full-fledged foodie, come join Lydia, Gilda and Marisa as they seduce you with delicious recipes and ignite your passion for great food. These hands-on cooking classes are intimate and interactive… guaranteed to stimulate both flavor & fun.
Love at First Bite
Love At First Bite: a beginner’s cooking class for couples.
The first ingredient in any home-cooked meal is love: you need to plan and prepare for it, use good ingredients, bring in a healthy dose of curiosity, and you need to appreciate what you create together. This 4 hour cooking class introduces the basics of home-made gourmet, from the finest of ingredients to the simplest of techniques-allowing couples to enhance both their confidence and understanding of preparing good food at home. Each class includes a full-course meal, wine, recipes to take home, lots of great information and lively conversation.
Price: $70/person
Sex on the Menu
Sex on the Menu: Are you looking for an alternative to traditional bridal showers or bachelorette parties?
Fed up of the same old games and same old outings? Then maybe Menage à Trois is your answer. Not only will we whet your appetite with our variety of yummy appetizers, we’ll also cater to your questions and concerns about great sex and healthy relationships. Great lovers are like great chefs: you need a curious mind and an open attitude…a willingness to learn something new and a desire to keep the passion alive. And, from time to time we can all use a little spicing up! Welcoming, warm and witty, M-a-T aims to empower women with a positive attitude and great conversations about sex …relationship education delivered in a tasteful way!
So why not do something a little bit different this time? Why not get together with your girlfriends, and find out how you can eat your way to better sex. An experience you won’t soon forget
Boys Nite Out
Boys Nite Out. Men, do you want to impress your sweetheart? Then you need to learn how to KISS in the kitchen: keep it simple & sexy…
It goes without saying that two of life’s universal pleasures are food and romance. Today, more and more men are taking up cooking as a hobby and use their kitchen prowess to impress their partners. Likewise, more and more women are finding a partner’s ability to cook as important as any other attractive feature. And what woman in her right mind would ever refuse her man’s braised zucchini or glazed porcine? So, guys, if culinary pleasure, praise and seduction is your thing, then come and learn some of the secret ingredients to sustaining romance that M-a-T can bring!
Price: $70/person
Some Like it Hot!
Some Like it Hot: from spicy’n’sizzlin’ to aromatic & aphrodisiac.
This appetizer cooking class offers couples something interesting and fun to do on a Fri night. Learning new things together can definitely help keep the momentum of your love going- even breathe back life into a stagnant relationship. We’ve all heard about the effects of oysters on a person’s libido but did you know that spicy foods can also raise your body temperature?
So, why not come and explore your sensual side: come and tempt your palate and learn about the foods of love and why they affect us the way they do.
Price: $70/person
Really Engaged (A Relationship Enhancement™ Program for Couples)
Congratulations! You’re engaged! This is a great time in your life and should be thoroughly enjoyed, but after the fun and excitement of the announcement dissipates, the real work begins…..preparing for marriage. After all, a marriage proposal is more than a ring and far more than a simple question. Along with all the wedding details, the engagement stage involves introspection and open communication with your fiancé, family and friends. Staying emotionally engaged becomes key! This is a time for a deepening of relationships, and learning about the human and spiritual dimensions of marriage. Many couples today are experiencing the benefits of marriage education through premarital counseling and/or workshops.
Really Engaged is a practical program that is built on a strong theoretical foundation. It provides couples with opportunities to increase their awareness and understanding of key marital issues and to develop the interpersonal skills essential to strengthen their relationship. Using a Relationship Enhancement ™ (RE) model, this workshop teaches couples specific attitudes, strategies, and skills for navigating life transitions and constructively dealing with difficulties which challenge the quality of marriage. Research has repeatedly demonstrated RE to be the most effective at decreasing risk for future marital distress and increasing intimacy and overall relationship satisfaction.
So Why Not Give Your Marriage What It Deserves?
Workshops are held in a relaxed and informal atmosphere and given by Lydia St. Denis, M.Ed. Married for over 20 years, Lydia also combines years of studies and training at McGill University as well as many professional development seminars both here and abroad. Her dedication and passion for helping couples get off to a good start in marriage has recognized Lydia as a leader in the field of relationships and continues to be reflected in the demand for her popular couples workshops.
When:
By Appointment only
How much:
$220|private or $180|group (Lunch included)
Spend a day experiencing another level of connection with your partner in a relaxed, respectful and comfortable setting. By taking the time to be with our partners and learning to explore different levels of our relationship, we can begin to experience a better way to communicate, especially through touch - allowing us to move even deeper into a more genuine and intimate relationship with one another. This workshop will introduce mindfulness-based practices (visualization, meditation), gentle stretching and breathing exercises, partner yoga, as well as some principles of conscious touch and authentic communication.
We will also learn some basic techniques for giving and receiving a simple massage to take tension out of neck, shoulders and back, as well as create a fun and sensual way to nurture our relationship. There will be two massage sessions (one with oil and one without). Come and experience the therapeutic benefits of massage and find a whole new rhythm with your partner.
Given by Sonia Osorio & David Altmann (certified massage therapists: www.zensations.ca)
How much:
$200/couple (lunch included)
*Insurance receipts can be provided under massage or naturopathy
Lunch with Lydia
This workshop will be for ladies only and consist of luncheons featuring visiting guests/speakers, from all walks of lifeJ. The focus will be on women feeling better about themselves or Empowerment. Lydia will invite people like Laurie Betito (sex therapist), Liz Sebbag (esthetician), Sonia Osorio (yoga/meditation) Grace Bubeck (spiritual counselor), and others to come help women develop their authentic selves.
Come and learn and talk about life and what matters to you most. Lunch and laughter included!
How much:
$65/person
Private Sessions
Need guidance for relationship or life issues? Feeling stuck? Something isn’t working? Did you know that Lydia can see you for private, one-on-one sessions, too?
When:
By appointment (1.5 hour sessions)
How much:
Prices vary according to what you choose
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Wait ‘til you see what Lydia has in store for you…coming soon!
