The school year has come to an end and the kids are enjoying some time at home with me before they start casal (summer camp) in July. We have been busy doing all sorts of activities, but today was extra special. Local Market is a wonderful local company that provides catering and gastronomic experiences here in Girona. Today they offered a two-hour cooking class for children. Eston and Aurelia were thrilled as they both love to help and create in the kitchen.
Local Market was incredibly organized and had everything ready to go for each junior chef:
Classes for children will be held throughout the summer (check their website). On the menu today was whole wheat veggie pizza. The kids learned how to make the dough and prepped their own veggie toppings.
What cooking class would be complete without sitting down for a meal? Each child was able to enjoy their masterpiece for lunch and the kids were thrilled to no end about their delicious creations.
Both kids loved the class and are already begging to return, so we will definitely be participating in the cooking classes this summer. Local Market also offers a variety of tours and classes in Girona, so be sure to check them out if you are a resident or visitor:
http://localmarket.cat
Having kids in the kitchen can be so much fun and there are some great cookbooks out there to help you plan meals as a family. Here are a few of the cookbooks we use in our kitchen on a regular basis:
This is a fantastic cookbook with serious recipes for kids who are really excited about learning to be in the kitchen. The recipes are sophisticated, but presented in a child-friendly way. Prior experience in the kitchen might be helpful, but all of the recipes are possible with some adult guidance.
I absolutely adore anything and everything written or cooked by Alice Waters and this book is just delightful. Some find it too wordy and the recipes too complicated, but I disagree. My children and I love reading the stories and kitchen tips and experimenting with the many recipes. There are also several simple recipes that children can make on their own. Wonderful book!
Ferran Adria is basically a god here in Catalunya, but I owned this book long before we ever moved to Girona. This is a fabulous family cookbook and older children will appreciate the careful instructions and illustrations. Fantastic recipes!
Eston received this book for his birthday a couple of years ago and it is quite the book at 416 pages. This book is full of information and tips for any cook--child or adult! Excellent recipes, though many will need adult assistance.
Also a birthday present a few years back! This book is fantastic for early readers and young cooks. My kids can peruse the pages solo and learn new information or check out recipes. Great photographs and instructions. Nothing too fancy, but a great starting point for all budding chefs.
This book is a little basic, but it was a great beginner book for Eston. Super simple recipes with easy instructions and lots of photographs. Nothing incredibly tasty or complicated, but a solid introduction to the kitchen for young children.
More adventures to come!
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