Rooted Chefs is a program created to inspire youth in the kitchen, and open their senses to the world of culinary creation. Rooted in mindfulness, fun and experiential learning, we build on skills each week with new and creative ingredients. We explore the different tastes, learn about the elements and how the qualities of the food we eat influence the qualities of our bodies and minds.

Youth get to cook with the seasons, learn basic cooking preparations and methods, follow recipes and even create their own. Teamwork and collaboration are emphasized, as well as fun challenges to test what they have learned.

Rooted Chefs Junior (7-10yrs) (Tuesdays 3pm-4:45pm)
Jan 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Feb 3rd)
Cost: $15/class or $75 total
What they learn:
- kitchen orientation
- basic food preparation & knife skills
- cleanliness & cleanup
- basic cooking techniques
- how to follow a recipe
- teamwork
- creative expression
- mindfulness based practices like breathing/yoga

Rooted Chefs Youth (10-12yrs) (Wednedays 3pm-4:45pm)
Jan 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Feb 4th)
Cost: $15/class or $75 total
What they learn:
- kitchen orientation
- basic food preparation & knife skills
- cleanliness & cleanup
- basic cooking techniques
- how to follow & create a recipe
- how to cook with what is available seasonally
- teamwork
- creative expression
- mindfulness based practices like breathing/yoga/meditation
- market experience

Rooted Chefs Senior (12yrs +) (Mondays 3pm-4:45pm)
Jan 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd
Cost: $15/class or $75 total
What they learn:
- kitchen orientation
- basic food preparation & knife skills
- cleanliness & cleanup
- basic & advanced cooking techniques
- how to follow & create a recipe (including complex recipes)
- how to cook with what is available seasonally
- how to make substitutions
- how to cook with a budget
- teamwork
- creative expression
- mindfulness based practices like breathing/yoga/meditation
- market experience

To register please reply to this posting. All classes hosted at Mansons Hall.