Beyond PBJ: Cooking Delicious Dinners
by Emilia Edmonson on Sunday evenings, 10/26/25- 12/07/25 (skip 11/30), 6-8PM at UT Austin
Service Description
Join Emilia Edmonson, cooking instructor and founder of Beyond PBJ, for a joyful, hands-on cooking class full of flavor and fun! In this six-week series, students will build essential kitchen skills while preparing real, crowd-pleasing meals — from teriyaki salmon sheet pan suppers and spaghetti with homemade meat sauce to Mongolian beef stir fry and cozy tomato basil soup. We’ll also explore creative holiday ideas like apple cranberry sauce and wrapped herb butter gifts, and end with a festive dinner party featuring baked sushi bowls and crispy tofu. Along the way, students will practice chopping, seasoning, oven and stovetop safety, and working with a variety of fresh ingredients. Whether you're brand-new to cooking or ready to level up your skills, this course is all about confidence, creativity, and connection in the kitchen.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Our classes operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, with limited seating for up to 13 participants to ensure a quality learning experience. By registering, you reserve a valuable seat that may prevent others from joining. We understand that plans can change. However, cancellations made within one week of the class start date are not eligible for refunds. If you are unable to attend, we are happy to offer a course voucher, allowing you to apply your registration toward a future class of your choice. Parent/Guardian Attendance Policy Our program is designed to empower adults with IDDs to participate in classes at UT Austin alongside their peers, including both other adult students and college students. We encourage our participants to build self-confidence, practice age-appropriate social skills, and experience the independence of a college environment, just as any neurotypical college student would. To support this mission, parents and guardians are not permitted to attend classes with their student. However, if there are special circumstances—such as a need for assistance with personal care or concerns about behavior—exceptions to this policy may be considered. These exceptions require review and approval by our Executive Director, Kaelin Rubenzer, on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Contact Details
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
7132487393
lifelonglearningwithfriends@gmail.com