Kids in the Kitchen – Around the World This camp is designed for kids ages 8 to 12 years old. MONDAY, August 8th THROUGH FRIDAY, August 12th Class runs 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Everyday In this 5-day hands-on cooking series, Chef Drew Flanders will inspire your child to experience foods from around the globe. We will discuss, cook and taste famous foods from around the world, while learning a bit about geography, and exploring the different ingredients and flavor profiles. Each day, we will create delicious recipes from the “Region of the Day” as our skilled culinary team assists, as you practice knife skills and become more familiar with everyday kitchen equipment. Pack your food passport and experience a different destination every day!Monday – Middle East Chicken Kabobs, Hummus with Grilled Flatbread and VeggiesTuesday – Italy Handmade Pasta with fresh Tomato Sauce and a Caesar Salad with Homemade CroutonsWednesday – Vietnam Pork (or Tofu) Banh Mi, Lettuce Wraps with ShrimpThursday – Mexico Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas, Grilled Corn SaladFriday – Argentina Grilled Steak with Chimichurri, Grilled Veggies and Potatoes All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 adult assistants. No prior experience required, just an interest to learn. Please tie long hair back, wear closed toed shoes and a mask. We are following current King County Covid protocols.
Teens at Whisk – Passport to the Far East This 5-day camp is designed for teens, ages 13 and up. MONDAY, August 8th – FRIDAY August 12th From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Everyday Join this engaging teen cooking series and take a trip across the Pacific into the Far East. Learn about five countries and the flavors that make each region unique. In this hands-on session, Chef Thanh Tang will teach you about the Asian ingredients that make up these countries’ flavor profiles, while expanding your palate and knowledge. Each day will include a bit of geography, history and culture. Take your taste buds on this amazing trip! Monday – China 叉燒 – Char Siu Pork Skewers 素炒面 – Vegetable Chow Mein 鲜虾云吞 – Shrimp Wonton SoupTuesday – Japan みそ汁 – Miso Soup 寿司 – Sushi 天ぷら – TempuraWednesday – Korea 잡채 – Jab Che Noodles 김치 볶음밥 – Kim Chi Fried Rice 불고기 – Bulgogi BeefThursday – Thailand ผัดไทย – Pad Thai ต้มยำ – Tum Yum Soup ลาบหมู – Minced Pork SaladFriday – Vietnam Gỏi Cuốn – Fresh Spring Rolls Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng – Broken Rice with Grilled Lemongrass Pork Bò Lúc Lắc – Shaking Beef No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. Allergies or dietary restrictions may be accommodated – just let us know upon registration. We will follow current King County Covid Guidelines
Kids in the Kitchen – Great Cities of Europe This 5-day camp is designed for kids ages 8 to 12. MONDAY, July 11th to FRIDAY, July 15th From 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM, Everyday In this week-long camp, Chef Lee Baker will inspire your child to experience foods from some of the greatest cities in Europe. We will learn a bit about each city, explore the different ingredients and flavor profiles that make each city distinct and cook up delicious recipes from the “City of the Day.” Our skilled culinary team will assist each day as your child practices knife skills and becomes familiar with everyday kitchen equipment. Pack your food passport and experience a different destination city daily. Monday: Paris On our trip to Paris, we will make several dishes that are synonymous with the French: Quiche Lorraine, Green Salad with French Dressing and Madeleines. Tuesday: Berlin Next we’ll take a trip to Germany, making three very traditional German dishes: Cheesy Spaetzle, Chicken Schnitzel and Apple Strudel. Wednesday: Bologna Off to Italy to learn the art of pasta making: Homemade Linguine with Bolognese Sauce and Lemon Ricotta Cakes Thursday: Madrid We head to Spain, to the capital city of Madrid, for: Beef Empanadas, Spanish Potato, Onion & Egg Tortilla, Pan con Tomate (tomato-rubbed garlic bread) and Mock Sangria. Friday: London Our last stop is London for some traditional English foods: Fish and Chips, Coleslaw and Hobnob Cookies (made with both rolled oats & jumbo oats). All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants. Classes are designed for students 8 to 12 years old. No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. We will follow current King County Covid Guidelines. Allergies or dietary restrictions may be accommodated – just let us know upon registration.
The Thai Kitchen – Inspired by POK POK POK POK is the sound a wooden pestle makes when it strikes a clay mortar. Pok Pok is also a cookbook and guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the past chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok Portland restaurants. And now, it is the inspiration for this popular class, taught by Chef Barbara Sowatsky. In this hands-on class you will make: Ike’s FAMOUS Vietnamese Chicken Wings Sateh with Ajaat (Shrimp Satay & Cucumber Relish) Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad) Phat Si Ew (Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Flank Steak and Broccoli)
Teens at Whisk – Party into the New Year Tis the season! After a long testing year everyone deserves a little celebration to decompress….a party without food is just a meeting. Luckly, we’ve got you covered! In this three-day camp with Chef Thanh Tang, students with cook and bake their way through party menus that are designed to be fun, festive, and flavorful. Skills taught include chopping, roasting, frying, creaming, piping, and dough handling. Students will sample their creations in class and take the rest home to party it up! Classes are designed for ages 13 and above, vaccinations required 12/ 27 Monday – The Holiday Party Puff Pastry Bouchees with Smoked Salmon Mousse Deviled Eggs Sticky Toffee Pudding 12/28 Tuesday – The ‘who needs a reason to party?’ Party Teriyaki Glazed Meatballs Jalapeno Poppers Lemon Curd filled Malasadas Wednesday 12/29 – The NYE Party Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart Shrimp Toasts Pink Champagne Cupcakes w/ Raspberry Buttercream All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants. Classes are designed for students 13 and above No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed toed shoes. Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs and so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.