Kids in the Kitchen

If you think your child is ready to venture into the culinary world, select one of these fun classes for their first "professional"
experience. We guarantee a good time and tasty treats for everyone!

Sat. Feb. 2: CHILDREN’S ETIQUETTE

Learn a variety of manners with this class including setting a table and table manners, proper introductions, and telephone manners. We will cover the almost-lost-art of thank you notes, responding to an invitation, and thanking a hostess. Lunch will be served including a soup, pasta, vegetable, and sautéed chicken breast, teaching the proper way to eat a meal. We’ll finish with
a Surprise Dessert. Please have children dress business casual.

Mary Jones, Ages 6 and up, 10:00am-12:00pm, $40

Sat. Feb. 9: YA GOTTA HAVE HEART

A special class for your special valentine! In a safe and fun-filled class, children will make Valentine Decorated Cookies on a Stick, Red Hot Cupcakes, Handmade Chocolate Hearts, and Cupid's Chocolate Oatmeal Kisses.

Barbara Snow, Ages 6 – 11, 2:30-4:30pm, $40

Junior Chef Series

This 4-part workshop will be a perfect match for any teen who enjoys being in the kitchen or watching the Food Network! The format will follow our adult Basic Cooking Techniques series but will be taught on a junior level. Giving your teen basic cooking skills is a great step towards their independence. Also included is a walking field trip to Heinen’s to discuss shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood. Diplomas will be awarded at the end of the series. Henckels knife included.
MaryAnn Napolitano, $175 Series, Jul 8-11, 6:30-9:00pm; Aug. 4-7, 11:00am-1:30pm.

Day 1: ITALIAN
Pasta, pasta, and more pasta! Experience and explore the different flavors five key Italian ingredients can create (olive oil, tomato, garlic, basil, and cheese) while using different textured pasta noodles. Angel Hair Pasta Pomodora; Rotini Pasta with Cheesy Sauce; Farfalle Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage; Spaghetti Bolognese; Pizza Fitta (Elephant Ear).
Day 2: FRENCH
Crepes galore. Enjoy the flavors of France. Quiche Lorraine Cups; Creamy Chicken Crepes; Chicken Saltimbocca Crepes; Dessert Strawberries and Cream Crepes; Peach Sundae Crepes.
Day 3: MEXICAN
Making appetizers and entrees with the flavors of Mexico. Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas; Mexican Rice; Nachos with Homemade Salsa and Fresh Guacamole; Steak Fajitas; Surprise Fiesta Dessert.
Day 4: ASIAN
What better way to start a journey into Asian cuisine than a hot bowl of Wonton Soup! Fried Rice; Cashew Chicken; Steak and Vegetable Stir-fry; Mango Smoothie.

Kids Chef Camp

Tell your child to get ready to travel the world and learn about food, science and math in the fun setting of a real cooking school. Everyday will be a new adventure as we create a world full of flavors while developing good kitchen skills focusing on safety, science, math and of course taste! Diploma and "Passport to Good Eating" will be awarded. BRING an apron and wear closed-toe non-skid shoes.

Barbara Snow, Jun. 16-20; Jul. 7-11, 10:00am-12:00pm $195 Series

Mon.: FRANCE Tues.: SPAIN Wed.: ITALY Thurs.: MEXICO Fri.: AMERICA

Teen's Chef Camp

Teens will be introduced to good kitchen habits that will set them on the right path for a lifetime of success in the kitchen! This week-long basic cooking technique class focuses on "doing things the efficient way" with many of the techniques professionals use! Homemade Mozzarella, from-scratch Pasta, real Pizza (yes, we toss the dough!) and Pie Crust are just some of the topics that will be covered. Explore the world of seasoning and spices and learn how to custom-design your own recipes. This is a week of hands-on activities of basic prepping, cooking, tasting, and enjoying all things food. Diplomas will be awarded. BRING: Apron, wear closed-toe non-skid shoes, take-home container, samples will be brought home daily!

Barbara Snow, 11:00am-2:00pm, $195 Series, Jul. 23-27