Introducing the Easy Peasy Cooking School!
Easy Peasy Cooking School is a mobile afterschool cooking program designed to introduce children to cooking and baking techniques that help them feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen. Kids not only learn how to cook, but also how to work both cooperatively and independently. And while the focus is having fun, we add a dash of discussion on kitchen safety and sanitation and nutrition for good measure.
Each session lasts 6-weeks with the exception of Session 3. A six-week session is $150, and the four-week Session 3 is $125. A modified session of four weeks for other sessions is available for $100. Rates quoted are per student, per session. Typically the minimum students needed for a class to run is 6, and the maximum is 12. Each class lasts for 75 minutes.
Preschool Classes: We visit preschools too! Classes are modified to last only 45 minutes, and covers one recipe. The four-week session is $60 and the six-week session is $90
Classes are arranged through the school as an afterschool program. If you would like to see Easy Peasy Cooking Classes at your school, please contact your school’s principal first, and Mindy Wright @sonic.net, so we can contact your school’s principal to answer any questions he or she may have. If we do organize a program with your school thanks to your referral, your child will receive a special gift from Patacake Parties.
Here are the sessions being offered at schools just like yours this fall:
Session One: Back To School Snacks
We’re cooking up treats for afterschool as well as some goodies for your lunchbox. (Starts Week of August 29.)
Week One: Old School. Classics that your parents, and maybe even your grandparents, probably enjoyed afterschool. What’s on the menu? Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and fresh lemonade.
Week Two: Nutritious and delicious. It takes a lot of energy to do your best at school, so here are some snacks to help you stay focused! What’s on the menu? Hummus with Pita Bread and Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Carrot Sticks.
Week Three: All day treats. We’ll be cooking up a treat you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or afterschool. What’s on the menu? Homemade granola and yogurt parfait and Fruit Smoothies.
Week Four: It’s a Wrap. Are you already growing tired of sandwiches in your lunchbox? We’ll learn how to make a really fun alternative. What’s on the menu? Turkey wraps and yogurt pretzels.
Week Six: Graduation. It’s the last day of school--at least from this class! To celebrate, we’ll make some very special afterschool snacks to enjoy in class. What’s on the menu? Grilled Cheese fingers and brownies.
Session Two: All About Autumn
Autumn is a wonderful time to be in the kitchen. There’s a bit of a chill in the air, vegetables we haven’t seen in a while are back in season, and plenty of excuses to visit around the dining room table. Each class revolves around a fall holiday or seasonal food. (Starts Week of October 10.)
Week One: A Tale of Two Pumpkins. They aren’t just for jack-o-lantern’s you know! What’s on the menu? Roasted pumpkin soup and also a batch of pumpkin muffins.
Week Two: Apple of My Eye. We’ll enjoy an apple tasting to see just how different apples can taste, and then enjoy two apple dishes. What’s on the menu? Apple pancakes and hot apple cider.
Week Three: Spooktacular Treats. What’s on the menu? Cupcakes and candy lollipops.
Week Four: Soup’s On. Get ready for the return of rain with soup for supper. What’s on the menu? Hearty vegetable soup and garlic bread.
Week Five: Thanksgiving Desserts. What’s on the menu? Pecan pie tarts and Harvest Bark.
Week Six: Crazy About Cranberries. How can such a tiny berry pack such a tangy punch? What’s on the menu? Cranberry harvest salad and vinaigrette, and a cranberry pear sauce.
Session Three: Holiday Baking Bonanza!
We’ll be spending the month doing what everyone loves to do in December—bake! Each class will feature a cookie class or edible gift for giving. For our last class, each student will receive a pre-assembled Wilton Gingerbread House to decorate. Parents are welcome to stay for that last class if they would like to decorate the house too! (Starts Week of November 28.)
Week One: Classic Cookies. Featuring two baking staples of the holiday season. What’s on the menu? Russian tea cakes and Thumbprint cookies.
Week Two: Candy Cane Creations. What’s on the menu? Candy Cane Cookies and Peppermint Bark.
Week Three: A Cocoa Christmas. on the menu? Chocolate Crinkle Cookies and Cocoa Cones
Week Four: Gingerbread Workshop. We’ll end with this session with one of the most charming traditions of the holiday season. What’s on the menu? Pre-Assembled Wilton Gingerbread House