Online courses are perhaps some of the best possible gift ideas out there and make a great deal of sense in this current COVID-19 and self-isolating era. A few pros are:
- you can take them at your leisure in the comfort of your own home;
- they usually have lifetime access and you can study whenever you want;
- Individualized support; often there might be some sort of Q&A or exclusive Facebook group which can make it feel less ‘one-size-fits-all’;
- they are zero-waste!
- you can gift them, and even if it’s not the right gift, there’s no waste and won’t take up space in your home. Worst case scenario, you have just supported some incredible vegan creators!
- they’re perfect for social distancing; no class to attend, you can learn in your pyjamas!
Here are our top choices for Vegan Online Courses that also happen to be a great gift idea for the upcoming holidays!
Melt – Vegan Cheese Course from Brownble
This is the perfect gift for either an experienced vegan who wants to really dig deep into the world of cheese-making. Kim of Brownble will introduce you to many different types of cheeses, from quickies you can whip up and smother all over your nachos, to aged and fermented cheeses that you lovingly nurture over several weeks.
This type of cheese-making can be a little intimidating but Kim is an amazing guide. You’ll start with the basics, of course, learning the terms for cheesemaking, all about the equipment needed, safety and, finally, the cheese recipes. Not only do they have a full video for each recipes, but you can also print them out, ask questions at the bottom of the lesson (Kim will be right there to answer any questions) and she even has recipe videos where you can use some of your creations as ingredients.
We are especially excited about the cheese fondue (!!), Mascarpone, and their version of parmesan. Something that is very intriguing to us is the “Telita”, the Venezulan Cloth cheese!
If you want to get an idea of Brownble’s style and format for courses, you can check out their FREE breakfast and Brunch Classics Course.
The Roadmap – Going Vegan Made Simple from Brownble
We shared Kim’s Roadmap Course in a previous post, but it deserves another spot here! We think that this could be a super course for friends and family members who are interested in going vegan (or making more vegan choices), or for those vegans who have never cooked but would like to start.
Kim covers nearly everything you’d ever need to know about a plant-based diet, from the basics of vegan nutrition, shopping, planning, cooking, how to eat out as a vegan, navigating the social aspects of being vegan, raising vegan kids and teens, going through different life stages as a vegan, delicious menu ideas, recipes and so much more. They have a total of 180 lessons with highly engaging, well-produced lessons in video, audio or written form. You also get 40 recipes!! This course if truly all you need to transition to a fun and abundant vegan lifestyle.
My Brownble Vegan Cooking and Lifestyle Online Program
Ok, by now you’ll have probably noticed that we’re massive fans of Brownbles! Kim and Carlos’ signature program also happens to be their most extensive, but it’s a doozy! This program is for everyone! Using a subscription model (or you can buy a lifetime access) you’ll learn so much about a vegan lifestyle. With access to over 400 videos (and more content added EVERY week!!), it’s incredible value whether you have decided to go vegan or you just want to dig deeper into a vegan-lifestyle.
These videos include recipe (of course) as well as lifestyle content to support you. A matter very close to Kim’s heart is to help people have a more abundant and relaxed relationship to food and you will see this message throughout. Kim will quickly become your vegan big sister, full of wise advice that will help you get over any hurdles your vegan lifestyle may put in front of you.
This course has a 7-day free trial so you can try it out before you buy, and like all of Kim’s online courses, it can be gifted with a click of a button.
Veecoco
This online cooking school is a vegan cooking platform with more than 15 cooking courses covering many different topics, including vegan cheese, There are over 400 videos with recipes and cooking tips, and each course is hosted by a different vegan chef. You can learn from a vegan athlete-turned-chef, or learn German classics from one of Germany’s most distinguished vegan chefs, Johannes Nicolay. You can even learn to prepare high-quality vegan Swiss chocolate desserts and other delicious treats from the chocolatiers behind the gourmet Swiss chocolate brand Löw Delights!! This course is definitely the perfect gift for the budding vegan chef who wants to master all the classic cuisines from professionals.
The Forks Over Knives Cooking course
source: Forks Over Knives
The Forks Cooking Course includes 55 hours of content you can complete at your own pace. By the end of the course, you’ll receive 30 credits from the American Culinary Federation and have no trouble getting healthy, plant-based meals on the table every day!
If the price point of this course is too high or if the course itself is too long for your taste, they also have a shortened version of only 20 hours of content. You can see a comparison of the two courses side by side right here.
This course would be really great for a loved one or family member that wants (or needs) to address an underlying health condition such as diabetes, heart disease etc. This course only uses whole foods and has no oil. Please note that this course does have specific start dates but you do get lifetime access. One of the positive things about a specific start date is that it includes some Virtual Q&As so that you can get help from professionals in real time.
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Let’s Discuss!
We’d love to hear from you! Do you have any questions? Ideas? Have you tried any of these courses? Which one feels like the best fit for you? Any other courses out there we might have missed? We might add them to a future article update!
Let’s have a discussion in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!
