Upon receipt of payment, registration forms will be sent to your email so that you can provide needed information about your child(ren). Once they are completed, they can be sent back to Sprouting Chefs, and will be kept on file. You will only need to complete these forms once per child as long as information remains current.
GIFT CERTIFICATES & APRONS
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A Sprouting Chefs Gift Certificate makes for a great gift anytime of the year. Certificates are valid for one full year from date of purchase, and can be applied to any class, subject to space availability. Once payment is received, Gift Certificate will be mailed to you, along with instructions on how to redeem. Value $55.
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Sprouting Chefs Apron -
Adjustable cotton/polyester blend red apron (one size fits all), identical to ones worn in class, make for a great gift for your Sprouting Chef. Upon receipt of order, apron will either be hand delivered or sent via mail. $25 per apron. ONLY 4 LEFT in time for the holidays |
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WINTER 2019 COOKING CLASS SCHEDULE
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February 5th through March 12th (Tuesdays) from 4:30-5:30 pm
Mini Culinary School - In this 6 week program, we will focus on different cooking techniques, incorporating knife skills, food & kitchen safety, nutrition, and food science every step of the way. The idea is that your child will learn a culinary technique rather than just a recipe so that he/she walks away with much deeper knowledge and skill. Topics will include: Knife Skills, Quick Breads, Frying-Tempura Style, Soup Fundamentals, Versatile Eggs and Poaching. Cost: $120 per child for 6 week program For ages 10 and older. VEGETARIAN Instructor: Mary Balog SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, December 29th from 10 am to 1 pm
Winter Warmers - Right about now, us Michiganders need some tasty dishes that will just warm us up. So, in this class, you will learn to make a delicious Beef & Bean Chili with all the fixings, accompanied by Buttermilk Corn Bread and Blueberry & Apple Crumble. Ages 8+, $55 per child Instructor: Lilian Anderson SOLD OUT |
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Friday, January 4th from 10 am to 1 pm
Trio of Breads - In this class, you'll learn a lot about different bread-making techniques, and in the process make scrumptious soft pretzels (yeast bread), zucchini-chocolate bread (quick bread) and cheesy buttermilk biscuits (technique of butter cutting). $55 per child, ages 8+ welcome, NUT FREE Instructor: Mary Balog SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, January 12th from 10 am to 1 pm
Delizioso! An Italian 3 Course Meal - I get hungry just thinking about this meal! We'll prepare Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells topped with a Fresh Tomato Sauce, a green salad topped with our very own homemade Balsamic Vinegrette and Dried Cranberry and Chocolate Biscotti. Buon Appetito! $55 per child, ages 8+ welcome, VEGETARIAN & NUT FREE Instructor: Lilian Anderson SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, January 19th from 10 am to 1 pm
Amazing Appetizers - In this class, we'll make a variety of tasty appetizers originating from different parts of the world. Learn how to make Baked Southwest Egg Rolls, Baked Mozzarella Sticks served with a tangy Marinara Sauce and Korean inspired Pork Dumplings with a Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce. Would you agree? Sometimes appetizers can be even tastier than the main course! NUT FREE $55 per child. Ages 10+ welcome. Instructor: Lilian Anderson SOLD OUT |
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Sunday, January 27th from 2:30 to 5:30 pm
Reveling in Roasting - FOR TEENS ONLY Roasting is such a versatile cooking technique and one that brings great flavor to everything you prepare. Today's menu will be Whole Organic Roasted Chickens, Herb Roasted Winter Vegetables, Cheesy Polenta and one of my family's favorites, Posole Soup. This class will allow for a lot of knife skills practice as well as learning how to cut a whole chicken. $60 per child. Ages 13+ welcome. Instructor: Mary Balog |
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Saturday, February 2 from 10 am to Noon
Valentines Day Cupcakes - In this Parent & Child class, we'll create some festive cupcakes in advance of Valentines Day. Come with Mom, Dad, Aunt or Uncle and make your own batch of cupcakes, along with buttercream frosting. Plenty of time will remain to decorate - the best part! $55 per child/adult pair, ages 5-8 welcome accompanied by adult Instructor: Lilian Anderson SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, February 9th from 10 am to 1 pm
Cupcakes & Cake Toppers - Decorating skills will highlight this busy Valentines Day-themed baking class. After baking some delicious cupcakes, we'll work on creating adorable Valentines Day-themed cake toppers to place atop the homemade Buttercream Frosting. $55 per child. For ages 10 +. Instructor: Lilian Anderson SOLD OUT |
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Sunday, February 24th from 2:30 to 5:30 pm
I'm Making Dinner Tonight! - You'll learn to prepare what will become one of your family's favorite meals: Parmesan & Herb Crusted Chicken Fingers, Whole Wheat Spaghetti topped with a Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce and a rich & creamy Chocolate Pudding. $55 per child, ages 10+ welcome, NUT FREE Instructor: Mary Balog SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, March 2nd from 10 am to 1 pm
Bountiful Brunch Menu - Brunch is one of my favorite meals! In this class, you will prepare French Toast served with a variety of fruit compotes (in addition to the irreplaceable real maple syrup!!), Biechermuesli (the original Swiss muesli dish) and a Cheesy Vegetable & Egg Strata. VEGETARIAN $55 per child. For ages 8+ Instructor: Lilian Anderson SOLD OUT |
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Sunday, March 10th from 2:30 to 5:30 pm
Reveling in Roasting - Roasting is such a versatile cooking technique and one that brings great flavor to everything you prepare. Today's menu will be Whole Organic Roasted Chickens, Herb Roasted Winter Vegetables, Cheesy Polenta and one of my family's favorites, Posole Soup. This class will allow for a lot of knife skills practice as well as learning how to cut a whole chicken. $60 per child. Ages 10+ welcome. Instructor: Mary Balog |
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Saturday, March 16 from 10 am to 1 pm
Comfort Foods - This menu will just warm your insides and please your taste buds at the same time. We'll make Swedish Meatballs, and a Cheesy Baked Risotto topped with Roasted Vegetables. Dessert will not be forgotten but has yet to be determined :) . $55 per child. For ages 10+ Instructor: Lilian Anderson ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT |
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PRIVATE CLASSES/EVENTS/WORKSHOPS
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Ann Arbor Area Homeschoolers
Tuesday, December 11th from 10 to Noon Holiday Treats - The kids will be baking two different cookie recipes of European origin - the Swiss Pfeffernuesse, that are flavored with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom and black pepper (yes, freshly ground pepper!) and the Italian orange-scented Angeletti cookies. Holiday treats aren't only sweet, so, if time allows, we'll also include a savory dish - holiday herbed cheese spread with a magnificent holiday presentation. For ages 8 + $40 per child. REGISTRATION CLOSED Instructor: Lilian Anderson |
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September thru December, 2018
United Learning Academy - Returning for a 5th semester - this time 3rd - 5th graders attending this local homeschool program will spend 14 weeks in the kitchen, focusing on specific ethnic cuisines, ingredients and dishes that are always "better homemade". |
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January thru May, 2019
United Learning Academy - Science in the Kitchen - Cooking and Science go hand in hand. In this class for middle schoolers, we'll create culinary goodies while at the same time learning what is happening from a scientific perspective. Topics will include Emulsions, Caramelization and Coagulation, to name a few. |
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January thru April, 2019
Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program/Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars - Returning for a 4th year of culinary classes for sophomores participating in these two U of M academic programs. Enhancing their culinary skills in preparation for moving off campus next year. We'll focus on Vegetarian Eating and Roasting as a simple and flavorful cooking technique. |