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Spring/Summer 2010 Schedule

(April-September)


Different levels of participation

Demonstration: students observe as instructor prepares recipes.
Partial Participation: students assist with some food preparation.
Hands-on: students cook under the guidance of instructor.

Children, Teens & Young Adults

# 10 Bread & Pizza for Kids (Ages 7-11)
hands-on (1 adult per 2 children)


Parents, this is the ultimate interactive fun class for your children. Chef Stefania will guide them through the exciting process of making their own delicious breads. The kids will mix and knead their own dough; then, after watching it rise, they will use their hands and rolling pins to shape their dough into four different types of bread. They will make Pizza Margherita; Grilled Flatbread with Yogurt-Cucumber Dip; Hand-Rolled Breadsticks with Black Bean Dip; andSticky Buns with Honey, Bananas and Nuts. (Optional organic dairy will be used.)


Sunday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Instructor: Stefania Patinella
Fee: $75 per adult; $60 per child



# 11 Your Child, Veggies and Lots of Fun (Ages 7-11) (NEW CLASS)
hands-on (1 adult per 2 children)


This class is all about kids and vegetables and fun. In a kid- friendly environment that’s carefully supervised but free of patronizing or pressure, they’ll learn real cooking skills, try new and familiar foods, have an opportunity to talk about their veggie feelings, and experience for themselves the excitement of conscious cooking and eating. You and your child will take a virtual trip to the garden via Leslie’s “Meet the Veggies” slideshow, then have a blast making Remy’s Ratatouille; Mini Broccoli Calzone; Veggie Maki; Thai Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce; andCrispy Zucchini with Lemon and Parmesan. Iced Mint Tea andApple Cider will be served. (Organic dairy willbe used & peanuts will be used in one sauce.)


Saturday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Instructor: Leslie Stone
Fee: $75 per adult; $60 per child



# 12 Kitchen Survival: A Do-It-Yourself for Teens & Young Adults (Ages 16+)
hands-on


On the home front or away at college, this is a class for older teens and young adults who aspire to be more selfsufficient in the kitchen. Whether cooking is your passion or a necessity – or both – this class will provide you with an introduction to basic cooking techniques (such as omeletmaking, sautéing, boiling, simmering, baking, pan-searing, stir-frying, making salad dressing and nut milk) and knife skills. You’ll learn how to prepare healthier and even more delicious versions of the foods you love. Berry Smoothies with Yogurt or Freshly-Made Cashew Milk; Cheesy Vegetable Omelets; Homemade Guacamole with Tortilla Chips; Juicy Pan-Seared Turkey Burgers; Chicken or Tofu Teriyaki with Stir-Fried Vegetables; Spicy Sweet Potato Oven "Fries"; Mixed Green Salad with Simple Vinaigrette; Linguini with Quick Marinara Sauce (Optional Cheese); and Oatmeal-Raisin-Chocolate Chip Cookies. (Some organic eggs, poultry, and optional dairy will be used.)


Thursday, September 2, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Instructor: Elliott Prag
Fee: $105

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