Hi There!

Thanks for coming by. My name is Mindy, and I have one of the best jobs in the world--teaching kids how to cook. I teach classes throughout Sonoma County, and also have a company called Patacake Parties, where we host baking lesson birthday parties for kids.

At my home, I'm the sous chef to my two girls, Ella and Amelia. Also in the household is the recipe tester (my husband Tom) and the kitchen floor cleaner (our Basset Hound Lulu).

Please feel free to look around and email me with any questions. And thanks again for visiting.

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February 

Valentine’s Tea for Tots 

Ages 3 to 4

Tuesday February 9, 11 to 12:30pm

$31, Maximum 6

Location: Santa Rosa

Our tea party class for Tiny Tots. We’ll make chocolate chip scones, pb&j finger sandwiches and decorate pre-baked cupcakes for this charming event. (This is a parent participation class, with a ratio of one child per parent.) 

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! 

Ages to 5 to 8

Saturday Feb. 27, 10:30 to 12:30pm

$33, Maximum 10

Location: Santa Rosa

In honor of his birthday, we’ll be in the kitchen cooking up a lunch inspired by the books of Dr. Seuss. If, yes, you like green eggs and ham you will love this class!

 March

Green Eggs and Ham

Ages 3 to 4

Tuesday March 2, 11 to 12:30

$30, Maximum 6 (Santa Rosa)

Thursday March 4, 12:15 to 1:45pm

$30, Maximum 6 (Windsor)

We’ll be making green eggs and ham sandwiches and pink yink ink drink to enjoy for lunch and we’ll also read the Dr. Seuss classic Green Eggs and Ham. (This is a parent participation class, with a ratio of one child to one parent.)

Nutritious and

Delicious Snacks

Ages 6 to 10

Friday March 19, 4 to 5:30pm

$30, Maximum 10

Location: Santa Rosa

This fun and yummy class shows kids that afterschool snacks can taste good and be good for you too. We will be making smoothies, hummus, granola and whole wheat pita pizzas. 

American Girl Tea Party for Spring Break 

Ages to 6 to 10

Wednesday March 31, 10 to 1pm

$40, Maximum 10

Location: Santa Rosa

Join us during Spring Break for a tea party based on recipes from the American Girl Cookbook Series. We’ll work on 3 to 4 recipes and then the cooks will enjoy lunch together with their American Girls, so please be sure to bring her (or any favorite doll) to the class. In addition to the tea treats, we will be making a special tiny dessert for the dolls to take home. 

April

 

Easter Cookie Class

Ages to 4 to 8

Saturday April 3, 10 to 12pm

$33, Maximum 10

Location: Santa Rosa

Why should the Easter Bunny have all the fun? In this workshop, kids will learn how to make, roll out, and decorate sugar cookies and make bird nest cookies too. Everyone will take home an Easter basket of their cookies to share with their family.

April in Paris 

Ages 6 to 10

Thursday April 29, 4 to 7pm

$55 Maximum 8

Our family dinner night series travels to France for croque monsieurs (hot ham and cheese sandwiches), green salad, madeleine cookies and chocolate tarts. Kids are dropped off at 4pm, when they will make all the dishes for the dinner. At 6pm, their families (up to three guests per student) join us for dinner.

American Girl Potluck

Ages 6 to 10

Saturday April 17, 10 to 12:30pm

$35, Maximum 10

Location: Windsor

What if Molly, Kit, Julia and some other American Girls were to host a potluck-what would they bring? We’ll be traveling through time as we cook dishes from the American Girl Cookbook Series for this special luncheon. After the cooking class the table will be set for the students and their American Girl dolls so be sure to bring her (or any favorite doll) to this event.

May

Mom and Me Tea for Tots

Ages 6 to 10

Saturday May 9, 10 to 12:30pm

$35, Maximum 10

Location: Santa Rosa

A little tea party just for preschoolers and their moms, just in time for Mother’s Day. We’ll start in the kitchen baking the fare for our tea party, and then enjoy our tea together for lunch. We’ll even have a present for our moms to take home. (This is a parent participation class, with a ratio of one child to one parent.)

Mother’s Day Tea

Ages 5 to 8

Saturday May 7, 10 to 12:30pm

$40, Maximum 12

Location: Santa Rosa

This will be a special day for moms and kids alike. First, kids will be busy in the kitchen preparing scones, finger sandwiches and dessert for our tea party. About 45 minutes before class ends, moms will join the class as the guests of honor. This is one of our favorite cooking classes of the year.

June

Summer Luau

Ages 5 to 8

Wednesday June 9

10:30 to 12:30pm

$33, Maximum 10

Location: Santa Rosa

Part cooking class, part party! In the kitchen we’ll be making chicken and veggie kebabs, fruit and yogurt dip and island coconut bars. Then we’ll move the party outdoors to enjoy our lunch together and play games before parent pick-up.

Father’s Day

Breakfast Buffet

Ages 6 to 10

Saturday June 19, 10 to 1pm

$40, Maximum 12

Location: Santa Rosa

This year, have the kids treat dad to a Father’s Day Buffet--one that they’ve made! The class starts with the kids in the kitchen, preparing savory bread pudding, maple glazed bacon, smoked salmon spread and fruit parfaits. About 45 minutes before the class ends dads join their children as the guests of honor for this festive meal.

 July

Summer Desserts

Ages 6 to 10

Thursday July 1, 10 to Noon

$33, Maximum 8

Ages 11 to 14

Thursday July 1, 1:30 to 3:30

$33, Maximum 8

Location: Santa Rosa

Fresh fruit will the star of each of these desserts for our summer baking class. We’ll be making peach crisp, blackberry ice cream and strawberry shortcakes.