Junior Chef Cooking Camp™

Come join the fun – all students get a chance to be the Sous Chef, the Timer and the Dishwasher – a full spectrum kitchen experience! A glimpse at what the Junior Chef will learn . . .

Five Senses Cooking: “Do I have to try it? No . . you GET to try it!”

Explore different scents (citrus zest), flavors (fresh produce, spices and herbs), textures (smooth custard, icy granite), sounds (onions sizzling!) and looks (we eat with our eyes first!) Kids will expand their taste buds and gain confidence in using different herbs, spices & seasonings.

Kitchen Safety: “Hot Behind!” A kitchen phrase used to let others know you are moving about the kitchen. We’ll teach knife skills for safety, precision & technique, kitchen safety & sanitation. And yes . . . the kids “get” to do all the dishes!

Good Food Choices: “Shop the Perimeter of the Market” The perimeter of the market is where fresh food is delivered daily. The less processed - the better for your body. We'll taste, smell, touch & cook with a wide variety of both familiar and new ingredients.

Cooking Techniques: “Saute – to Jump” Get your pan sizzling hot and then add your food – do not over crowd – you want the food to have space to jump around in the pan! We learn how to sauté, grill, bake, mix, cream and windowpane – to name just a few!

Party Fouls: How to be the perfect party guest! - table settings, dining etiquette & table manners to round-out the cooking & dining experience are taught as well.

Summer 2010

Royal Hodge Masonic Center
651 Roble Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (next to Cook's Seafood on El Camino Real)
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Beyond Baking Basics: no experience necessary. Students receive a pastry bag and beginner tips.

Chef Basics: no experience necessary.

Culinary Explorations: best if you know your way around the kitchen a little bit!

All students receive a personalized apron and recipe collections