Become comfortable and skilled with the most important cooking tool, the chef knife! Good knife skills makes cooking more fun and efficient. Refine basic knife skills with Chef Rachel Zierzow, a natural foods chef, culinary instructor, and holistic health coach. Practice the fundamental cuts for vegetables—mince, dice, half moons, matchsticks, chiffonade, and more. Learn how to select a knife that is right for you, and tips for keeping your knives sharp. Enjoy a delicious Provençal Vegetable Soup with Basil Pesto made with the vegetables you prepare. Students should bring their own chef knife to use in class.