Cooking Classes for Children

Dolci di Carnevale
Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 2:00pm Everything in Italy has a story, and this is no different. Chiacchiere means to chat in Italian. They crackle and crunch as you bite into the fragile, crispy pastry. This is perhaps the easiest and funniest recipe. It is also very popular throughout Italy under different names. In Northern Italy they are called Grostoli, or Galani, while in Central Italy they are called Sfrappole, Cenci or Frappe. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited, early registration is suggested. Must register in advance and prepay. Childrens Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $40 Parent & Child Fee: Members $45, Non-Members $50

Pane di Pasqua Traditional Easter Bread

Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2:00pm Preparing Pane di Pasqua for Easter is a very popular tradition in many cultures and Italy is no exception! There are many recipes for Easter bread, and its known by many names depending on the region in Italy. But it doesnt matter what recipe you use, it is the shapes that are formed with your dough that make them what they are. This short crust, or pasta frolla, style bread is crumbly, buttery, and sweet with a delightful hint of lemon. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited, early registration is suggested. Must register in advance and prepay. Childrens Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $40 Parent & Child Fee: Members $45, Non-Members $50

Zeppole di San Giuseppe

Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2:00pm Zeppole and sfingi are traditionally made for the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19. Have fun while learning how to prepare these traditional sweets. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited, early registration is suggested. Must register in advance and prepay. Childrens Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $40 Parent & Child Fee: Members $45, Non-Members $50

Pizza Making
Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00pm Any kid who enjoys cooking or simply loves to eat pizza will not want to miss this event! Learn how simple it is to make homemade pizza. A fun and educational workshop appropriate for all ages. Space is limited, early registration is suggested. Must register in advance and prepay. Childrens Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $40 Parent & Child Fee: Members $45, Non-Members $50

Nutella Cookout
Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 2:00pm Nutella is prominent in the memories of many children and adults around the world. Share your love for this famous hazelnut-chocolate spread. Learn how to prepare yummy chocolate cupcakes with Nutella buttercream, while feasting on some delicious Nutella smores! Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited, early registration is suggested. Must register in advance and prepay. Childrens Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $40 Parent & Child Fee: Members $45, Non-Members $50