Kids in the Kitchen – Taste of Italy – 5 Day Camp

This 5-day camp is designed for kids, ages 8 to 12.

MONDAY, August 21st to FRIDAY, August 25th

FROM 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Join Chef Lee Baker and spend a week like you are in Italy! We’ll start off this week-long cooking camp making pasta and end it with a pizza party, making a lot of Italian favorites in between.  Each class will give students instruction and practice with various skills and techniques such as using knives correctly to slice, dice and chiffonade; using the stove to simmer & sauté; using a scale to create perfect pasta dough – and how to roll, cut and fill that dough. Additionally, students will learn the advantages of planning ahead for cooking success!

Monday

Fresh Pasta cut into Spaghetti, Homemade Tomato Sauce, Mini Meatballs, Garlic Bread

Tuesday

Chicken Saltimbocca, Cheesy, Baked Handmade Potato Gnocchi, Grape Topped Almond Cake

Wednesday

Risotto Milanese, Bruschetta with Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil, Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

Thursday

Lasagna Roll-Ups with Sweet Italian Sausage Filling, Breadsticks, Caesar Salad

Friday

Pizza Party with Fresh Make Dough and choice of toppings, Antipasto Skewers, Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

  • All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 adult assistants.
  • 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.

Wine Paired 3 Course Gnocchi Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike brings us an unforgettable 3-course dinner menu in this hands on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect start for a winter  menu for a small gathering or a party paired with 3 International Wines.

The menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining!

Join us and and make :

Chicory Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Oranges, and Marcona Almonds

Potato Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Crispy Sage Leaves

Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

All paired with 3 International Wines picked by Bonnie

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie McPike is the owner of Bonnie Rae Catering and has over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on helping CEOs, professional athletes and busy families reach their health and wellness goals through healthy eating and hands-on coaching. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.

Wine Paired 3 Course Gnocchi Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike brings us an unforgettable 3-course dinner menu in this hands on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect start for a small gathering or a party paired with 3 International Wines.

The menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining!

Join us and and make :

Chicory Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Oranges, and Marcona Almonds

Potato Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Crispy Sage Leaves

Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

All paired with 3 international Wines picked by Bonnie

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie McPike is the owner of Bonnie Rae Catering and has over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on helping CEOs, professional athletes and busy families reach their health and wellness goals through healthy eating and hands-on coaching. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.

Wine Paired Gnocchi 3 Course Dinner

Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike brings us an unforgettable 3-course dinner menu in this hands on class utilizing seasonal ingredients with a creative twist.  A perfect start for a fall /winter  menu for a small gathering or a party paired with 3 International Wines.

The menu is one that will become the highlight of your entertaining! Join us and and make :

Pomegranate Seeds, and White Wine Vinaigrette

Loimer Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2017

Potato Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Crispy Sage Leaves

Giuseppe Cortese Dolcetto d’ Alba 2016

Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

Broadbent  Madeira Reserve 5 Years Old

Meet Chef Bonnie:

Chef Bonnie McPike is the owner of Bonnie Rae Catering and has over a decade of experience as a private chef, caterer and event manager. Her passion for cooking has led her to work in kitchens all over the world from Manhattan’s Michelin-starred to McLaren Vale, Australia and now Seattle. Her work in Seattle is focused on helping CEOs, professional athletes and busy families reach their health and wellness goals through healthy eating and hands-on coaching. She also has a passion for wine and is a certified sommelier through the Sommelier Society of America.