Rebecca Elman, a chef from Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, began teaching virtual cooking classes through Zoom after in-person classes were no longer possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her classes allow people to cook and learn recipes together from their own homes. Elman sends ingredient lists in advance and guides participants through recipes during the live online classes. The virtual classes have been well-received and provide an interactive social activity for home cooks while social distancing. Elman hopes to continue offering a variety of cooking courses online and may eventually open an in-person instruction space.