PLEASE NOTE
Masks are currently required. Class size will be limited to 9 children and they will work in groups of 3 with 2 adults supervising. Once you have registered, you will be sent an email confirmation as well as a registration form so that you can provide needed information about your child(ren). Once completed, they can be emailed 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.
Masks are currently required. Class size will be limited to 9 children and they will work in groups of 3 with 2 adults supervising. Once you have registered, you will be sent an email confirmation as well as a registration form so that you can provide needed information about your child(ren). Once completed, they can be emailed 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.
Summer Classes
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Thursday, August 11th from 10 am to 1 pm
Fruit Fest The abundance of summer fruit makes for wonderful sweet treats. Today's menu will include individual Rustic Mixed Berry & Peach Tarts, a fresh Blueberry Buckle and a Vanilla Yogurt Bark topped with Mixed Berries. If time allows, we'll quench our thirst with freshly made Watermelon-Lemonade. $70 per child. Ages 8 + welcome. SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, August 13th from 10 am to 1 pm
American Classics with a Twist We'll "spice up" some of our traditional American favorites, preparing Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze, freshly harvested Roasted Corn on the Cob (2 styles) and Roasted Peach & Blueberry Compote served with Vanilla Ice Cream. For ages 8 +. $70 per child. This is a NUT FREE class. SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, August 20th from 10 am to 1 pm
All Things Tasty! What do Turkey Meatballs, Garden Tomato Sauce served atop local Al Dente Pasta and traditional Italian Tiramisu all have in common? They are super TASTY and all together will make for a delicious meal. Hope you'll join me for this "fresh-from-the-garden" cooking class. This is a NUT FREE class. For ages 10+. $70 per child. SOLD OUT |
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Thursday, August 25th from 10 am to 1 pm
Summer's End Dinner Menu As we enjoy our last week of summer vacation, let's gather to prepare a delicious dinner sure to satisfy everyone's appetite. We'll include warm Skillet Rolls, Traditional Baked Beans, Roasted Corn with a Lime-Garlic Butter and Seared Pork Tenderloin. This is a NUT FREE class. $70 per child. Ages 10+ welcome. SOLD OUT |
Fall Classes
(September-November)
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Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30
Sept 21st & 28th, Oct 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th 6-week After School Culinary Program Each week we will focus on a different cooking technique, 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. $140 per child. For ages 10+ SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, September 10th from 10 am to 1 pm
Delizioso! An Italian 3-Course Menu I get hungry just thinking about this meal! We'll prepare Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells topped with a Fresh Tomato Sauce, a green salad dressed with our very own homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette and Dried Cranberry and Chocolate Biscotti. Buon Appetito! VEGETARIAN & NUT FREE. For ages 8+. $70 per child. SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, September 17th from 10 am to 1 pm
Classic Desserts We'll focus on two spectacular classic desserts, Pavlovas and Cream Puffs. Baked Meringues and freshly whipped cream, combined with fresh berries and homemade Raspberry Coulis will result in mini Pavlovas. We'll also learn the technique of making choux pastry and filling them with crème pâtissière (pastry cream) to create traditional mini Cream Puffs drizzled with Chocolate Ganache. With these two desserts under your belt, you might be eligible for The Great British Baking Show! NUT FREE. For ages 10+. $70 per child. SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, October 1st from 10 am to 1:30 pm
Bread & Butter Deliciousness Bread-making Swiss-style will be featured in today's class. Each participant will make their own full-sized Zopf, a traditional braided Swiss bread, along with homemade cultured butter. While the bread is proofing and baking, we'll "churn" our butter and enjoy a honey tasting, focusing on a variety of local Michigan honeys - what a taste testing that will be!!! Nothing better than Zopf fresh out of the oven, topped with homemade butter and honey!! Please note slightly longer class time, higher class fee and age cut off. NUT FREE. For ages 12+. $75 per child. ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT |
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Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 1 pm
Trio of Breads II Baking breads is so satisfying and varied so thought it was high time to offer a 2nd session featuring 3 new breads. This class will feature English Muffins, the traditional Indian flatbread, Naan, and the light and airy Popover. NUT FREE. For ages 8+. $70 per child. SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, October 29th from 10 am to 1 pm
Pasta (Homemade, That Is!) & More This class has it all - a scrumptious menu, knife skills, teamwork, and plain fun. We'll make homemade fettuccine pasta and we'll serve that with our fresh tomato sauce as well as a basil-spinach pesto. Your child will leave feeling proud of their culinary accomplishments. VEGETARIAN. For ages 10+. $70 per child. SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, November 12th from 10 am to 1 pm
Meat Mastery In this class, we'll focus on culinary techniques specific to meat & seafood preparation such as cutting on the grain, searing and deglazing and at the same time, we'll enjoy some delicious dishes including Mongolian Beef, Shrimp Scampi and Baked Chicken Thighs. Bring your appetites and all your meat-related questions. Please note slightly higher class fee and age cut off. For ages 12+. $75 per child. SOLD OUT |
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Saturday, November 19th from 10 am to 1:30 pm
Pie Perfection In advance of the holidays! Each child will prepare their own buttery crust from scratch to create an individual double-crusted apple pie using local Michigan apples. While the pies are in the oven, the kitchen crew will prepare their own Creme Anglaise to accompany their pies. I'll make sure they leave a slice for you! Please note slightly longer class time and higher class fee. Ages 10+ welcome. $75 per child. SOLD OUT |
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