Fall 2024 Classes
Breakfast Basics!
Nothing starts the day off right like a good breakfast. Let’s just face it, we could eat breakfast foods all day long, especially if it’s delicious. Come join me and learn how to make breakfast classics like pancakes and different types of eggs as well as new recipes that are sure to please all kinds of kids. Grab a friend or family member and come enjoy a tasty meal and a fun time!
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Le Sueur Henderson Sept 28th
Charcuterie Boards
Learn the art of creating an individual charcuterie board for you to nibble on as you enjoy a glass a wine. You will learning the basic rules of putter together the next perfect board. You will be ready for entertaining your next gathering of friends or coworkers! Unique boards, food and 1 glass of non alcoholic beverage are all included in your fee for this class.
Prior Lake Sept 19
Shakopee Sept 23
Chocolate Truffles, Creamy Caramels
Decadent, smooth, rich chocolates and creamy, melt in your mouth, caramels are a must have for the upcoming holiday season or really for anytime. This hands on class will teach you how to make simple truffles, filled bon bons and caramels. Come learn to work with chocolate and caramel, make a sweet gift, or just have fun. Please bring a container and parchment paper to bring your treats home in
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Jordan November 12
Prior Lake November 23
Creepy Cupcakes
Learn to decorate cupcakes into scary monsters, spooky spider-webs, and other imaginative creatures, using buttercream frosting and candies. Perfect for kids who love to be in the kitchen and want to learn a little about cake decorating or have an artistic flair. Younger students may need some help from an adult or older sibling. All cupcakes, frosting and cake decorating tips will be provided. Please bring a cupcake tin or 19 x 13 pan to bring your creations home in and your imagination!
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Prior Lake Oct 22
Jordan Oct 25
New Prague Oct 28
Shakopee Oct 29
East Carver Oct 30
Desserts Kids Love!
Who doesn’t love cookies, ice cream, and cupcakes? Let’s celebrate National Dessert Day (October 14) a little early by learning how to whip up some sweet treats! From scratch, participants will mix, bake and create three different desserts to nibble on and bring home. Skills such as creaming and how to follow a recipe will be covered. When registering, please include your favorite dessert. Bring a cupcake pan and two large covered dishes to bring home desserts.
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Shakopee October 5
Fall Soups: Chicken Wild Rice with Fresh Bread
Did you know that the word 'soup' is derived from 'sop' or sup,' which consisted of a slice of bread on which broth was poured? Soup and bread still pair well today, making a hearty, comforting meal for fall. In this class you'll make a creamy chicken wild rice soup and a batch of chewy, crusty bread to bake the next day after it has slowly risen. Bring a large bowl to bring your dough home in and a pot for your soup.
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Shakopee Oct 14
Holiday Gifts Kids Make
Kids love to make things especially as gifts. Whether it is a handprint, a painted object, a cute snowman or a bath scrub, kids put their love and creativity into it. In this class, we will make at least 3 holiday crafts ready for giving to special someone. Any recipes we create will be sent home so that they can repeat them in the future.
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TCU Dec 2
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Holiday Cookies and Treats - Make and Take
The holidays are best with family and friends. Sweet treats, bars and cookies are at every gathering. Be prepared for your next holiday “get-together” with this class and bring a friend for more baking fun. We will mix, bake, decorate and prepare 10 different holiday treats completely from scratch using the freshest ingredients such as creamy butter, rich chocolates and nuts. No holiday is complete without the sprinkles, the spices and the peppermint. They are also all freezable so that you can eat them later in the season if desired. Please bring containers, wax paper and parchment to bring 10 dozen treats home in. All other ingredients will be provided
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New Prague November 22
Shakopee December 6 - Full!
Prior Lake December 7
Le Sueur/Henderson December 13
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Hot Cocoa Bombs
If you have been around the last few years , you know that cocoa bombs have been a magical rage. Come learn how to make these beautiful fun, delicate and decadent treats. Recipes will be provided and you will go home with 6 bombs to enjoy or give. Bring a muffin tin to bring your bombs home in.
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Shakopee November 19
Crash Course in Home Cooking - Kids or Adults
Embark on a culinary adventure with our cooking basics one-day camp designed to ignite the passion for cooking in young chefs! This immersive experience introduces participants to essential cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and recipe preparation, empowering them to create delicious and nutritious meals from scratch. Budding chefs will learn the fundamentals of cooking, from proper knife skills to mastering basic cooking methods such as sautéing, boiling, baking and cleaning up! Through hands-on activities, participants will gain confidence in the kitchen while exploring the importance of fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition. Participants are encouraged to bring an apron, a container or two and a curious appetite!
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New Prague Oct 12th
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Kitchen Boot Camp 201
Have you taken Kids Kitchen Boot Camp 101 in the past and really enjoyed it? Then you may be ready for the next level! In this two-day camp, participants will be introduced to advanced tools and techniques, including mandolins, instant pots, canning, and multi-step recipes. In addition, students will review kitchen safety and healthy eating tips. This camp involves working in groups, moving through directions quickly, and handling multiple hot items. Safety, awareness, and being able to work in the kitchen comfortably is an expectation for this class. This is not for beginners. Meets two times.
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Shakopee October 17-18
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Kolacky
Kolaches are a traditional daily Czechoslovakia filled sweet bread. With the immigration to America, Kolaches have evolved to look and taste different, with each baker making them to suit their region. Some are a closed bread roll, some are pastry like and open and yet another more like a thumbprint cookie. All originate from Europe and all are filled with yummy preserves. Come learn about the history of the Kolaches, create your own to take home and enjoy the ethic tastes today. Please bring a flat container to bring them home in.
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Prior Lake November 1
Jordan November 2
Kombucha 101
Fermented tea has been popular for a while. We reach for it in the stores at $3 or $5 a bottle, but what if you could make it at home and tailor it to your tastes? Perhaps you are addicted to the taste, but don’t want as many bubbles. Or perhaps you want to explore your own flavor combinations. Come and taste different fermented teas, learn how to make your own and go home with a SCOBY (what is that?) to make your own kombucha. Bring a covered 4 cup container or one gallon jar to class.​
Shakopee August 19
Le Sueur Henderson Oct 21
Shrubs:
Drinking vinegars
Shrubs are a drink from colonial times that have become more popular with the numbers of vinegar based or fermented drinks on the market today. Shrubs are typically made with cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, a herb or fruit and sugar. The resulting mix is allowed to “mellow” for a week or more and then added to sparkling water, an alcoholic basic or drunk straight up. Some shrubs are created hot and others cold. Each has their distinctive flavoring and most people prefer one over the other. Come, taste and discover how to make a fruit based shrub and learn the principals of making your own shrubs for your own cocktails and mocktails this fall. Bring a quart sized canning/mason jar with a lid to class.
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East Carver Sept 17th
Soft Pretzels
We spend money at the ball game or at the Mall for a hot soft pretzel covered in butter or cinnamon or dipped in cheese. They are yummy and such a treat. Let’s make those bready, crusty, soft pretzels in this class together. Bring a 9x13 pan to bring your pretzels home in.
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TCU September 30
Sourdough
Sourdough became popular over the last few year as a healthier alternative to regular white or whole wheat bread. Although it has comparable nutrients, the lower phytate levels mean it is more digestible and nutritious. The prebiotics also help to keep your gut bacteria happy, and it may be less likely to spike blood sugar levels. Come to this class and make a dozen sourdough muffins and go home with other bread recipes and a small amount of starter to continue making sourdough at home. Bring a quart glass jar with a lid to class.
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Prior Lake October 1
October 8 (Full)
East Carver - November 4
Succulents
For the people without a green thumb or those that love plants….Come for a make and take evening with succulent plants. Even if you kill plants, these ones are hardy and can take quite a bit of neglect. Learn how to care for them and then pick a variety to plant in a provided pot. Create your own unique gift for yourself or another. Perfect class to do with mom or a friend.
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TCU August 27
New Prague Sept 9
Wrap and Roll
Come and join in a hands-on experience to learn, prepare, and taste Chinese- American style egg rolls; what we see/eat in Chinese takeout restaurants. Everyone will have about a dozen egg rolls to bring home (if they make it there before you eat them)! We will cover the types of wrappers used, different filling ideas, rolling techniques, and ways to cook. By taking this class, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the variety of egg rolls that there are, as well as how to make them at home.
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Jordan September 26
Vomacka and Zelnicky
On the menu is Vomacka and Zelnicky! In this class, you will learn to make this yummy creamy Czech soup and the sauerkraut cracker to complete it. Filled with green beans and potatoes in a cream sauce with a touch of apple cider vinegar, this soup is perfect for any evening this winter as it celebrates the harvests of the last season and looks forward to spring. Zelniky’s crisp flavors meld perfectly with the milky goodness of Vomacka. Make it a date night and have fun together. Bring a soup pot to class with you.
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New Prague Oct 4
