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CLASSES: After-School Cooking Enrichment with Tiny Chefs

Classes in Darien and Ridgefield for ages 4-7 and 7-10

By Meghan Friedland, Editor/Publisher Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield, CT September 23, 2016
Looking for something different for the kids to do after school this season? How about cooking classes? 

Tiny Chefs is the premier provider of kids cooking parties, classes and camps in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and has expanded earlier this year to Fairfield County, Connecticut.  Their
 philosophy, “learning through cooking,” encourages children to discover the joys of cooking while obtaining basic educational skills and culinary techniques. The instructors teach kids to follow recipes, measure and combine ingredients, and work together on a team all while promoting personal creativity. Tiny Chefs strives to instill health-conscious values in kids along with the confidence to experiment with their own creations in the future.  

This fall/winter season, Tiny Chefs is cooking up some fun with interactive after-school enrichment classes at Darien YWCA and The Ridgefield Park and Recreation. Their instructors will bring all the necessary cooking supplies and food to teach kids how to make tasty eats from scratch.
 
BAKING BOOTCAMP (ages 4-6) 
Darien YWCA, 
49 Old Kings Hwy N
Wednesday, October 5 - November 30, 4PM-5PM
Move beyond the basics and stretch your baking repertoire to include things like biscuits, muffins, cupcakes, fruit tarts, and dessert sauces. Students will also learn measurements and equivalents, as well as basic techniques like folding, whisking, and rolling during this week. $240/8 weeks (no class 11/23).
REGISTER HERE
 
CUPCAKE WARS (ages 7-10)

Darien YWCA, 49 Old Kings Hwy N
Thursday, October 6 - December 1, 4PM-5PM
Cupcakes are all the rage and it’s a trend that’s clearly here to stay!  If you’ve ever been curious about how the pros make those cupcakes so precious and ornate, and if competition is your middle name, then this is the week for you!  We’ll spend three days on cupcake basics-measuring, mixing, baking, and frosting, and then finish the week with two days of baking battle!  Small teams will face off with one another to compete for the title of “Best Cupcake!”  May the best cupcake win! $240/8 weeks (no class 11/24). 
REGISTER HERE

COOKIE EXPLOSION (ages 4-11)
Ridgefield Park & Recreation195 Danbury Rd 
Tiny Chefs (Ages 4-7): Sat. Nov. 5 – Dec. 17 (no class 11/26), 12:30-1:30pm
Gourmet Chefs (Ages 7-11) Wed. Nov. 2 - Dec. 14 (no class 11/23); 4:45-5:45pm
Who doesn’t love cookies?  There is nothing as comforting as the aroma and taste of freshly baked cookies.  Tiny Chefs and Gourmet Chefs will be exploring the world of cookies!  We will be learning to make the basic delicious chocolate chip cookie and creating sweet and savory cookies for all types of cookie lovers – whoopie pies, ice cream sandwiches, and brownies will not be forgotten.  Students will learn valuable baking skills and methods along with exploring the world of cookies. $205 members, $235 non-members (6 classes).
REGISTER HERE

Be sure to let Tiny Chefs know that you heard about them in Macaroni Kid!

Tiny Chefs offers Birthday Parties, In-home and After-school Classes as well as Summer Camps. Choose an entrée, dessert, and/or appetizer from our kid friendly menus, and our instructor will come to your home to host a 1 1/2-hour party or class. Kids will decorate their own chef hats and as the entrée is cooking, children will have time to decorate their placemat and chat with friends. The kids eat the food they prepare and receive printed recipes of everything they make. Girls and boys, ages anywhere from 4-14, will get to learn by doing, and are encouraged to explore their imagination and creativity while learning basic cooking skills and safety in the kitchen. For older ages, we even have specialty themes like Chopped! and Iron Chef where kids have to incorporate secret ingredients in their dishes! 

For more information, visit www.tinychefs.com, call 203-244-4428 or email info@tinychefs.com. You can also stay up-to-date via the Tiny Chefs Facebook Page.