Addicted to the Food Network? Anticipating cookbooks this Christmas? Trying to Master the Art of French Cooking? Or does the thought of de-boning anything make you cringe?

We’ve got a fun new way to get cooking 101 and not stress. The Meadowmere has just launched a new culinary/spa package with Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School. Don’t panic just yet – you really do more of the tasting than cooking. But the chefs give plenty of tips and dole out lots of treats (the classes are 3-5 courses).

And if you’re still nervous, they serve wine. And if you’re at the head of the class, you get 10% off the cooking school store – gadgets are everywhere. It’s like a candy store for cooks!

Finally, soak in all the new cooking know-how with a massage at the resort.

Hey – since the winter weather is already frightful, this may a good way to add a pinch (maybe even a dash) of fun!