Childrens' Cooking Group

One of the most important life skills we can offer our children is the ability to prepare wholesome, nutritious meals. In the age of fast food, artificial ingredients, and microwavable everything (as well as the innumerable disorders caused by them- diabetes, obesity, ADHD), it is imperative that we start to instill healthy habits now. This is exactly what we aim to do at Planted Seeds Alternative Academy childrens' cooking group.

Following are some of the many benefits participants will gain from our hands-on sessions:
*culinary skills
*kitchen safety and cleanliness
*food presentation
*table setting and basic napkin folding techniques
*meal balancing
*how to read food lables
*certificate of completion

Children will have fun and develop self-confidence while learning delicious recipes, simple enough to repeat at home. Classes are kept small (no larger than 6 students) so each participant may get as much as possible from her/his time in the kitchen. For the sake of variety, there are several 'specialties' to choose from:

*Basic-
offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner (also offered as vegan/vegetarian)

Ethnic-
offers culturally inspired dishes: African/African American, Asian, Latin, Mediterranian, Italian, etc.

Family Night-
offers instruction on preparing a 'Sunday night' dinner for the family

Baking-
offers simple breads, cakes, and pies

Classes are set in the professional kitchen of a local East Orange restaurant, and are approximately 1 1/2-2 hours long, 1 time per week; they will be offered as either a 3-week or 5-week session (with the exception of Family Night which will be offered 1 time per month). *The Basic menu will always be 3-weeks only.

UPCOMING CLASSES:
Basic-
Breakfast: Western omelet, homefries, and salmon cake with drink
Lunch: Pizza Mexicana and green salad with drink; deep fried tortillas with salsa
Dinner: Shrimp kebobs over spiced couscous and cucumber salad with drink

Mondays
November 20 and 27, and December 4
Pt. A: 10:00-11:30, ages 8-12
Pt. B: 1:00-2:30, ages 13-18

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FEES:
Registration- There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee due before enrollment is assured, as well as 50% of tuition. The remaining tuition must be paid no later than 1 week prior to the session start date.

This fee will be waived for those who wish to enroll-and pay in full- for two sessions directly following their first preference (ie, instead of $60 for 3 sessions, $40 for the following 2 will be discounted). Family Night is not included.

3-Week Session- $75

5-Week Session-$125

Family Night- $60 (class held 3rd Sunday of every month, 12:00-4:00)


For more information or to register contact Mu:
homeschoolvibes@yahoo.com
(862) 452-8698
Remember space is limited, so act fast!