Your home is a great place to launch a child’s cooking education, but when it’s obviously more than a passing fascination, maybe it’s time to investigate a more formal cooking education for your child.  At Doodle Academy, our Little Chefs program has a standardized approach to passing fundamental cooking skills on to the next generation of great cooks.

Your 3-year old is not going to be chopping vegetables, but he or she might measure some ingredients into a bowl and help mix up a cake.

There are additional benefits to learning about preparing food, since math, reading and other core skills are used during the process.  Socializing with other kids in a common pursuit of sustenance fosters cooperation in a way that doesn’t put a lot of pressure on them.  Classes end with some type of tasting, where kids enjoy the bounty of the children’s efforts.

• Little Chefs program is focused on providing a safe and fun environment for budding chefs to explore and discover their own creative culinary points of view. 
• Food prep skills are at the heart of the programs, but kids are also exposed to other important food-related concepts. 
• Etiquette, in and around the kitchen, and table service skills are conveyed in a way that keeps kids interested.
• Safety is emphasized along the way as kids dive into an education that also includes elements of science, math, reading, and health.

A sneak peak at the very few dishes our skilled Little Chefs have produced:

ITALIAN LOVERS

• Whole Wheat Pizza with Toppings
• Hand-Rolled Chicken Meatballs
• Homemade Calzones
• Healthy Cannolis

• Healthy Birthday Cup Cakes with Frosting

ALL AMERICAN

• Fresh Chicken or Veggie Burgers
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Healthful Chocolate Cookies

PAN ASIAN

• Lettuce Wraps with Homemade Dipping Sauce
• Stir Fry with Veggies and Chicken
• Brown Rice
• Fortune Cookies

MEXICAN FIESTA

• Homemade Guacamole
• Homemade Salsa
• Fajitas

BREAKFAST

• Homemade Granola
• Banana Bread
• Scrambled Eggs with Veggies

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