CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

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10/6 (Fri) – 6-8:00pm – Family Fun Night: Stuff It!  Stromboli and Calzones   (VO)

Prepare your own dough to be used to create your signature delicious culinary masterpieces of stuffed bread!  You will stuff (or roll, fold, or otherwise fill) your fresh-made bread dough with combinations of these different ingredient options: Wisconsin Cheeses (Mozzarella, Parmesan and Cheddar); Bell Peppers, Sautéed Onions; Spinach; Pepperoni; Ripe Olives; Mushrooms; Marinara Sauce and More!  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (each additional participant is $35)

10/7 (Sat) – 12:30-2:30pm – Parent and Child Fall Brunch   (V)

In this fun hands-on class, adult-child pairs will learn the basics of egg preparation and many techniques for preparing delicious meals for fabulous brunches or to enjoy at any time of day.  Participants will learn the technique of making perfect French-style omelets as they prepare their own perfectly cooked 2-egg cheese omelet.  On the menu:  Farmers’ Market Frittata (made with seasonal vegetables, eggs and a touch of Wisconsin cheese); Home-made Brown Sugar and Butter Pop Tarts; Classic Cheese Omelets; and Apple Cinnamon Streusel Scones.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

10/27 (Fri) – 6-8:00pm – Family Fun Night: Halloween Eats and Treats!    (VO)

Not just sweets, but a tasty Halloween-inspired meal full of tricks and treats.  Participants will get to make delightfully disgusting-sounding but delicious-to-eat Halloween dishes in this fun, hands-on class.   On the menu:  Mummy Dogs; “Blood and Guts” (turkey-stuffed rolled pastry); De-Composed Salad; and Dead Velvet cookies.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (each additional participant is $35).

10/28 (Sat) – 12:30-2:30pm – Parent and Child Fall Donuts  (V)

What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon—making, frying and eating delicious fresh, homemade Donuts with a special child!  Adult-child pairs will prepare cake donut dough, roll out the dough, then hand-form the donuts.  They will then fry both cake and yeast donuts to enjoy warm in class and also have plenty to take with to share with friends and family (or not).  On the menu: Classic Cake Donuts, Grandma Sig’s Yeast Donuts, Baked Cinnamon Sugar Mini Cake Donuts and Cranberry Orange Yeast Donuts.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

10/29 (Sun) – 12:30-2:30pm – Parent and Child Halloween Treats   (V)

Adult-child pairs will get to make delightfully disgusting-sounding but delicious-to-eat Halloween goodies in this fun, hands-on class.  Participants will get to taste their treats in class and will also get to take some of each home to share – maybe even with special Trick-or-Treaters!  On the menu:  Exploding Entrails (filled pastry with sweet cream cheese and berries); Finger Bones & Blood; Graveyard Dirt Pudding; and Melted Monster Bark.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

11/3 (Fri) – 6-8:00pm – Family Fun Night: Vegetarian Dumplings!    (V)

Dumplings are fun to make and delicious to eat!  In this fun, hands-on class, adult-child pairs/family groups will make and eat the following scrumptious internationally-inspired dumpling and homemade sauces:  Japanese Gyoza with Rice Noodles and Cabbage; Teriyaki Sauce; Vegetable Samosas with fresh Ginger Mint Chutney; and Mini-Apple Dumplings for dessert.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (each additional participant is $35).

11/4 (Sat) – 12:30-2:30pm – Parent and Child Fall Baking   (V)

Enjoy a lovely fall afternoon baking delicious treats with a special child!  Learn some fun new autumn-inspired recipes and techniques for sweet as well as savory dishes.  You’ll be able to enjoy them in class as well as take some home to enjoy with friends and family.  On the menu: Cranberry Oat Bars; Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins; Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter; and Butterscotch Toffee Crisps.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

11/25 (Sat) – 12:30-2:30pm – Parent and Child Vegetarian Thai    (V)

Spend a fun Saturday afternoon learning to cook some delicious vegetarian Thai favorites.  Participants do all the cooking in this hands-on class – learning and practicing culinary skills while making the following:  Thai Green Curry Vegetable Lettuce Wraps;  Thai-style Corn Fritters with Soy Lime Dipping Sauce; Vegetarian Pad Thai with Eggplant and Rice Noodles; and  yummy crispy Chai-Spiced Sugar Cookies for dessert.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

12/1 (Fri) – 6-8:00pm – Family Fun Night: Scones!   (V)

Fun hands-on class for parents (grandparents, etc.) and kids who love to bake together.  This class will add to your baking repertoire with delicious recipes and techniques for making sweet as well as savory scones.  Adult-child pairs will make and bake a variety of scones (and will get to take some home to enjoy with friends and family).  (Scones make great holiday gifts!)  On the menu:  Basic Buttermilk Scones; Chocolate Chip Scones; Ham and Cheddar Scones; and. Lemon Cranberry Scones with Sparkling Sugar.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (each additional participant=$35)

Full menus and descriptions for all classes coming soon!

12/9 (Sat) – 12:30-2:30pm – Parent and Child Holiday Baking   (V)

12/10 (Sun) – 12:20-2:30pm – Parent and Child Holiday Treats    (V)

12/20 (Wed) 5:30-7:30pm – Parent and Child Holiday Chocolates    (V)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES –

Parents, Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles, Big Brothers/Sisters and other Adult Friends & Relatives are welcome in Parent-Child cooking classes with children ages 5 and up.  Taking a cooking class is a great way to spend time together, and you’re sure to enjoy the products of your labor!  Whether this is your child’s first culinary experience or they have prepared full meals on their own, it’s wonderful to make delicious food together (and enjoy tasting it, too!).  Youth in Parent-Child classes range from 5 year-olds to teenagers.  Adult-child (or youth) pairs work closely together to prepare the delicious items on each class menu.

Some of Chef Joel’s most popular Parent-Child classes are:  Pasta, Sushi, Ramen, Tacos, Donuts and other Baking/Sweets/Treats classes.  We also offer special occasion classes such as Mother’s Day Tea, Baking with Dad, Valentine’s Donuts, Halloween East & Treats, Holiday Treats, and more.  If you are interested in other classes or have an idea for a great Parent-Child class, please email us; we always welcome class suggestions!

Chef Joel has considerable experience working with individuals with special needs, including physical and developmental disabilities.  He feels strongly that all individuals can successfully participate in culinary classes and works hard with all students to ensure that they fully participate in each class.  Parents and children of all levels of ability, interest, and experience are welcome in Chef Joel’s classes.

Class sizes are limited.  Register now!

For private lessons or other questions, please email: Hemmachef@gmail.com.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift Certificates for Parent-Child cooking classes make great gifts!

Give the gift of a great experience together for holidays, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies, graduations, Grandparent’s Day, and many more occasions.

SPECIAL CULINARY EVENTS FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN –

For information on special culinary events for Parents & children, please email Chef Joel at Hemmachef.com.

LOCATION –

Parent-Child cooking classes are generally held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., Madison, 53715.

Class are held in the kitchen, which is in the basement.  Please enter the building from the north side entrance (from Spruce Street), by the playground.  There will be a sign on the door for the cooking classes.

PARKING –

There should plenty of street parking available.  There is also a small parking lot behind the building, accessible from Hickory Street.

DRESS CODE –

• Participants are strongly encouraged to wear a facial mask for Covid-19 prevention.
• Long Hair should be pulled back or put in a ponytail.
• Participants must wear close-toed shoes.
• Short-sleeved shirts are recommended.
• Hemmachef will provide aprons and towels to use during the class.

EQUIPMENT –

All equipment, foods, and materials necessary to complete the recipes are provided by Chef Joel.

CONSIDERATIONS –

Please inform Chef Joel of any of the following:

•         Food allergies or restrictions, such as lactose-intolerance or celiac disease
•         Special Physical Needs
•         Special Educational Needs

CLASS PHILOSOPHY –

Participants are expected to behave with civility and respect for the Chef, the other participants, the equipment, and the food.

PHOTOGRAPHS –

Chef Joel or other Hemmachef representatives may take photographs during class for use in marketing and promotional materials, with parental consent.  No names or other personal information will be included in these photographs.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY –

Please inform Chef Joel as soon as possible if you will not be able to attend.  Your full class payment will be refunded up to 5 business days prior to the date of the class.  If you cancel after this time you will not receive a refund.  You may have someone attend in your place, however.

If Chef Joel must cancel for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the class, and if you cannot attend at the new time, you will receive a full refund.

INCLEMENT WEATHER –

Class will conducted unless City of Madison buses are not running due to inclement weather.