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Playing with Food
with Your Culinary Companion, Chef Amee
with Your Culinary Companion, Chef Amee
| New! Fall 2010 Cooking and Gardening Workshops |
| The Parents' Viewpoint |
"I just wanted to thank
you for such a wonderful
class... the girls had such
a great time and enjoyed
all they learned...they
hated pesto sauce and
now they love it! They
love to try new food now
and want to make
everything in site!"
"...after your class they
are so open to new foods
and herbs. thank you
thank you thank you.....
I personally think that
every child should take
your class so that they
learn there is more to life
than just Jack in the Box,
and macaroni & cheese."
-Sabrina N.
"My 9 year old son,
Jacob, loves cooking
with Chef Amee. The
first class my son took,
she taught them all about
vegetables and one of the
entrees that they made
was an Asian Stir fry.
My son LOVED it! On
the way home he asked
me to stop by the Asian
Market to make it at
home. We have made it
three weeks in a row..."
"At the Asian grocery
store my son recognized
the whole form of a few
spices and he wanted to
grind his own spices
with a motor and pestle.
I was impressed. In just
two classes Jacob has
become a much bigger
help to me in the
kitchen, cutting herbs
and chopping garlic. He
is much more aware of
what good food does for
his body, too."
"Chef Amee is very
gifted in teaching young
aspiring cooks. I see
great patience and clear
explanations. She lets
them feel, cut,and taste
the ingredients and tells
them the health benefits
of the foods. I will be
signing him up for more
classes!"
-Linda A.
Jacob, loves cooking
with Chef Amee. The
first class my son took,
she taught them all about
vegetables and one of the
entrees that they made
was an Asian Stir fry.
My son LOVED it! On
the way home he asked
me to stop by the Asian
Market to make it at
home. We have made it
three weeks in a row..."
"At the Asian grocery
store my son recognized
the whole form of a few
spices and he wanted to
grind his own spices
with a motor and pestle.
I was impressed. In just
two classes Jacob has
become a much bigger
help to me in the
kitchen, cutting herbs
and chopping garlic. He
is much more aware of
what good food does for
his body, too."
"Chef Amee is very
gifted in teaching young
aspiring cooks. I see
great patience and clear
explanations. She lets
them feel, cut,and taste
the ingredients and tells
them the health benefits
of the foods. I will be
signing him up for more
classes!"
-Linda A.
Created and hosted by Chef Amee Hoge
McQueen Park Activity Center and District Park 510 N. Horne St (South of Guadalupe & east of McQueen, just south of Playa Del Ray Elementary School) Phone: (480) 503-6294 Register online at www.gilbertrecreation.com |
Fall 2010 Inspiring Children and Adults How to Play With Food |
Teen Cooking Series
Southern Cuisine (2-PART CLASS)
9-14 YEARS
Fridays, September 10 and 17; 5-7pm
Menu: Young chefs will be making authentic dishes from the South such as Classic Beignets, Chocolate Bread
Pudding, and Jambalaya.
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supplies fee paid directly to instructor on first day of class
Cooking with Herbs and Spices (2-PART CLASS)
9-14 YEARS
Fridays, August 20 and 27; 5-7pm
Menu: Young chefs will be making creative dishes using fresh herbs and fragrant spices in tangy marinades,
flavorful side dishes, and refreshing desserts.
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supplies fee paid directly to instructor on first day of class
Teens- Halloween Party Food (2-PART CLASS)
9-14 YEARS
Fridays, October 22 and 29; 5-7pm
Menu: Creepy meets the kitchen when Chef Amee teaches your young chef how to make scary desserts,
appetizers, and a spooky drink- perfect for a Halloween Party.
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supplies fee paid directly to instructor on first day of class.
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Children's Cooking Series
Personal-Cake Decorating: Butterflies and Bugs
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Berry Cake and Buttercream frosting from scratch while decorating them into
butterflies and bugs.
Saturday, August 21; 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Cooking with Peaches
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making 3 creative recipes using peaches as one of their main ingredients.
Saturday, August 28 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Whimsical Cookies: At the Beach
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Classic Sugar Cookies and Marshmallow Fondant from scratch while
decorating them into fun, beach cut-outs.
Tuesday, August 31; 5-7pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee
Whimsical Cookies: Dresses and Shoes
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Classic Sugar Cookies and Marshmallow Fondant from scratch while
decorating them into classy dresses and shoes.
Tuesday, September 7; 5-7pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee
Maximum class size- 6
Personal-Cake Decorating: Lions and Mice
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Chocolate Cake and Buttercream frosting from scratch while decorating them into
lions and mice.
Saturday, September 11 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
New! Whimsical Cakes: Pumpkin and Leaf Harvest Cake
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Pumpkin Pound Cake and Marshmallow Fondant from scratch while
decorating them into festive fall cakes.
Tuesday, September 28; 5-7pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee
Maximum class size- 6
Cooking with Apples
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making 3 creative recipes using apples as one of their main ingredients.
Saturday, September 18 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Cooking with Pumpkins
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making 3 creative recipes using pumpkins as one of their main ingredients.
Saturday, October 2 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
New! Whimsical Cakes: Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Chocolate Cake and Marshmallow Fondant from scratch while decorating them
into Hot Chocolate Mugs.
Tuesday, October 5; 5-7pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee
Maximum class size- 6
Kids’ Halloween Party Food
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Creepy meets the kitchen when Chef Amee teaches your young chef how to make a scary dessert,
appetizer, and drink- perfect for a Halloween Party.
Saturday, October 23 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
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New! Mommy and Me Class Series
A Simple Breakfast, 3-5 YEARS
Menu: Fruit and Honey Parfaits with granola and a Sausage and Cheese Egg Scramble.
Cooking with your child can be so rewarding and fun. Chef Amee knows many tricks of the culinary trade to get
your young one helping in the kitchen while learning so much about food and safety. Come and make a tasty breakfast
together.
Friday, August 20 at 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15 class fee + $15 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
A Southern Lunch, 3-5 YEARS
Menu: Corn Fritters with Parmesan and Basil and Chocolate Marshmallow Treats
Cooking with your child can be so rewarding and fun. Chef Amee knows many tricks of the culinary trade to get
your young one helping in the kitchen while learning so much about food and safety. Come and make a healthy,
Southern lunch together.
Friday, September 10 at 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15 class fee + $15 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
A Simple Dinner, 3-5 YEARS
Menu: Baked Potato Wedges and Homemade Cheeseburgers
Cooking with your child can be so rewarding and fun. Chef Amee knows many tricks of the culinary trade to get
your young one helping in the kitchen while learning so much about food and safety. Come and make a quick and
satisfying dinner together.
Friday, October 1 at 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15 class fee + $15 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
A Play-date Picnic, 3-5 YEARS
Menu: Corn and Chicken Pasta Salad and Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Cooking with your child can be so rewarding and fun. Chef Amee knows many tricks of the culinary trade to get
your young one helping in the kitchen while learning so much about food and safety. Come and learn how to create
your very own cooking play date with friends..
Friday, October 22 at 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15 class fee + $15 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
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Adult Cooking Class Series
Prep-Ahead Dinners Fast (2-part class) Ages 18+
Menu: Chef Amee will be teaching some tasty recipes and clever tricks while answering some of your most
difficult kitchen questions in the kitchen. All classes are hands-on, so come prepared to cook, learn and get a little
messy. Menu will include dishes that are healthy and simple to make while incorporating easy to find ingredients and
new cooking techniques.
Tuesday, September 14 and 21; 6-8pm
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Cooking with Spices and Herbs (2-part class) Ages 18+
Menu: Chef Amee will be teaching you how to use the essence of what every chef already knows how to
incorporate- herbs and spices. It will be a class of exploration, cooking great dishes, and learning how to pair which
flavors with what dishes.
Tuesday, October 19 and 26; 6-8pm
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Southern Cuisine (2-PART CLASS)
9-14 YEARS
Fridays, September 10 and 17; 5-7pm
Menu: Young chefs will be making authentic dishes from the South such as Classic Beignets, Chocolate Bread
Pudding, and Jambalaya.
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supplies fee paid directly to instructor on first day of class
Cooking with Herbs and Spices (2-PART CLASS)
9-14 YEARS
Fridays, August 20 and 27; 5-7pm
Menu: Young chefs will be making creative dishes using fresh herbs and fragrant spices in tangy marinades,
flavorful side dishes, and refreshing desserts.
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supplies fee paid directly to instructor on first day of class
Teens- Halloween Party Food (2-PART CLASS)
9-14 YEARS
Fridays, October 22 and 29; 5-7pm
Menu: Creepy meets the kitchen when Chef Amee teaches your young chef how to make scary desserts,
appetizers, and a spooky drink- perfect for a Halloween Party.
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supplies fee paid directly to instructor on first day of class.
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Children's Cooking Series
Personal-Cake Decorating: Butterflies and Bugs
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Berry Cake and Buttercream frosting from scratch while decorating them into
butterflies and bugs.
Saturday, August 21; 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Cooking with Peaches
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making 3 creative recipes using peaches as one of their main ingredients.
Saturday, August 28 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Whimsical Cookies: At the Beach
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Classic Sugar Cookies and Marshmallow Fondant from scratch while
decorating them into fun, beach cut-outs.
Tuesday, August 31; 5-7pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee
Whimsical Cookies: Dresses and Shoes
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Classic Sugar Cookies and Marshmallow Fondant from scratch while
decorating them into classy dresses and shoes.
Tuesday, September 7; 5-7pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee
Maximum class size- 6
Personal-Cake Decorating: Lions and Mice
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Chocolate Cake and Buttercream frosting from scratch while decorating them into
lions and mice.
Saturday, September 11 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
New! Whimsical Cakes: Pumpkin and Leaf Harvest Cake
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Pumpkin Pound Cake and Marshmallow Fondant from scratch while
decorating them into festive fall cakes.
Tuesday, September 28; 5-7pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee
Maximum class size- 6
Cooking with Apples
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making 3 creative recipes using apples as one of their main ingredients.
Saturday, September 18 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Cooking with Pumpkins
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making 3 creative recipes using pumpkins as one of their main ingredients.
Saturday, October 2 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
New! Whimsical Cakes: Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Young chefs will be making a Chocolate Cake and Marshmallow Fondant from scratch while decorating them
into Hot Chocolate Mugs.
Tuesday, October 5; 5-7pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee
Maximum class size- 6
Kids’ Halloween Party Food
6-12 YEARS
Menu: Creepy meets the kitchen when Chef Amee teaches your young chef how to make a scary dessert,
appetizer, and drink- perfect for a Halloween Party.
Saturday, October 23 at 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15 class fee + $20 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
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New! Mommy and Me Class Series
A Simple Breakfast, 3-5 YEARS
Menu: Fruit and Honey Parfaits with granola and a Sausage and Cheese Egg Scramble.
Cooking with your child can be so rewarding and fun. Chef Amee knows many tricks of the culinary trade to get
your young one helping in the kitchen while learning so much about food and safety. Come and make a tasty breakfast
together.
Friday, August 20 at 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15 class fee + $15 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
A Southern Lunch, 3-5 YEARS
Menu: Corn Fritters with Parmesan and Basil and Chocolate Marshmallow Treats
Cooking with your child can be so rewarding and fun. Chef Amee knows many tricks of the culinary trade to get
your young one helping in the kitchen while learning so much about food and safety. Come and make a healthy,
Southern lunch together.
Friday, September 10 at 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15 class fee + $15 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
A Simple Dinner, 3-5 YEARS
Menu: Baked Potato Wedges and Homemade Cheeseburgers
Cooking with your child can be so rewarding and fun. Chef Amee knows many tricks of the culinary trade to get
your young one helping in the kitchen while learning so much about food and safety. Come and make a quick and
satisfying dinner together.
Friday, October 1 at 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15 class fee + $15 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
A Play-date Picnic, 3-5 YEARS
Menu: Corn and Chicken Pasta Salad and Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Cooking with your child can be so rewarding and fun. Chef Amee knows many tricks of the culinary trade to get
your young one helping in the kitchen while learning so much about food and safety. Come and learn how to create
your very own cooking play date with friends..
Friday, October 22 at 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15 class fee + $15 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
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Adult Cooking Class Series
Prep-Ahead Dinners Fast (2-part class) Ages 18+
Menu: Chef Amee will be teaching some tasty recipes and clever tricks while answering some of your most
difficult kitchen questions in the kitchen. All classes are hands-on, so come prepared to cook, learn and get a little
messy. Menu will include dishes that are healthy and simple to make while incorporating easy to find ingredients and
new cooking techniques.
Tuesday, September 14 and 21; 6-8pm
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
Cooking with Spices and Herbs (2-part class) Ages 18+
Menu: Chef Amee will be teaching you how to use the essence of what every chef already knows how to
incorporate- herbs and spices. It will be a class of exploration, cooking great dishes, and learning how to pair which
flavors with what dishes.
Tuesday, October 19 and 26; 6-8pm
Cost: $30 class fee + $30 supply fee paid directly to instructor on the first day of class.
What does Chef Amee's classes offer to her students?
- independent thinking and problem solving
- reading comprehension and understanding
- learning how to eat more balanced and nutritious foods
- critical life skills such as fire safety and first aid
- how to prepare foods safely and full of flavor
- an opportunity to discuss career options and educational
paths within the culinary field
- learning the importance of serving others
- reading labels and learning what is in our food
- adding and dividing with numbers and fractions
while using recipes - learning the importance of helping at home
- how to make food using everyday ingredients
- her experiences abroad, on television and as a writer
Join Chef Amee for the first time in the kitchen and backyard in Mesa while she teaches your young chef how to cook and
garden in her summer camp series.. Playing with Food and Dirt! Make a delicious meal and play in the dirt.
garden in her summer camp series.. Playing with Food and Dirt! Make a delicious meal and play in the dirt.
| ameehoge@hotmail.com Chef Amee: (480)-678-4988 |
Playing With Food and Dirt Monthly Classes are beginning for the first time on
Saturday, August 14, 6-8:30pm at Michelle Callichio's house in Mesa. If you
had the chance to take part in one of my workshops this summer, you know
what this class is all about--Cooking and Gardening! We may even find some
fun garden bugs to enjoy as well.
The menu will include: Tortilla Plates with White Chili and Creamy Strawberry
Sorbet. We will also be putting together some seed plantings for our hopeful
fall gardens. Cost: $25 plus each parent is asked to bring a couple ingredients
to share with the class. Class size is limited, so email me to reserve your spot
today.
Saturday, August 14, 6-8:30pm at Michelle Callichio's house in Mesa. If you
had the chance to take part in one of my workshops this summer, you know
what this class is all about--Cooking and Gardening! We may even find some
fun garden bugs to enjoy as well.
The menu will include: Tortilla Plates with White Chili and Creamy Strawberry
Sorbet. We will also be putting together some seed plantings for our hopeful
fall gardens. Cost: $25 plus each parent is asked to bring a couple ingredients
to share with the class. Class size is limited, so email me to reserve your spot
today.