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Live 1 Hour Cooking Class. Now on Thursdays.

Join me live on Instagram every Thursday at 7 PM starting January 16th for fun, flavorful, and unfiltered cooking classes—see you in the kitchen!

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Hey Reader!

Happy New Year, food lover! 🥳✨

I’m excited to kick off 2025 with something special just for you: Live Cooking Classes on Instagram every Thursday at 7 PM, starting January 16th! 🍳📲

These 1-hour classes are packed with cooking tips, delicious recipes, and a whole lot of fun. As a valued subscriber, you’ll also get exclusive access to the recipe shopping list so you can cook along with me in real-time.

🛒 How to Access the Recipe Collection & Shopping List on My Website:
1️⃣ Visit the Recipe Page on my website.
2️⃣ Click the “Add to Recipe Collection” button on the recipes you want to save.
3️⃣ Head to your Recipe Collection to view your saved recipes.
4️⃣ Click “Add to Shopping List” to automatically generate an easy-to-follow grocery list.
5️⃣ Grab your ingredients, and you’re ready to cook along!

📅 You can also find the full Cooking Class Schedule on my website to plan ahead and never miss a session.

Let’s make this year flavorful, fun, and full of culinary adventures. Can’t wait to see you live in the kitchen! 🫶🏽

See you Thursdays at 7 PM on Instagram Live!

– Chef Maika 🧑🏽‍🍳✨

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