The Most Magical Cooking Camp
Calling all wizards and witches - join me in this magical cooking class where we discuss our favorite magical stories and make the most enchanted treats.
Lydia P.
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Magic. Spells. Potions. Join me in this very fun cooking class where we talk about our favorite magical stories while we make the most delicious foods. This is perfect for the student with a big imagination and love of magical stories. Students will learn basic kitchen skills including food and kitchen safety as well as knife skills. Cooking is one of the most important life skills of all. This class is a few way to expand those skills. Throughout the class, the students will also have the opportunity to practice their math skills through measuring, and at times weighing items. Students will need to use a stove top and a knife in the course of this class. Class Order: Intros/warmup class rules food and kitchen safety mise en place step by step recipe instruction This is a three day class. Day 1: Chocolate Wands and Pumpkin Potion Day 2: Magical Ice Cream Pie (No Ice Cream Machine required) Day 3: Exploding Chocolates
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Parental Guidance
Students will be using the stove top during this class. Part of the class will be learning about kitchen safety, but there is always a risk of injury when working with these items. Younger students may need some assistance. If your child has any allergies, please review the ingredient list for high allergy foods. Parents should be around to monitor the students while they cook.
Supply List
Students will need Mixing bowls, spoons, measuring cups both wet and dry, measuring spoons, whisk, spatula, pitcher, rolling pin, pie plate, rolling pin, gallon bag, cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking liners are a good idea for cooling our chocolate creations. Students will need a stand mixer or electric mixer for the ice cream. Pumpkin Potion (Students will use a big pot for this recipe. They will also want a large container or pitcher to store their pumpkin potion. They will want a whisk and spatula as well). You may half this recipe if you want. 4 liters apple cider or apple juice 1 15 oz pumpkin puree 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp. vanilla Chocolate Wands (Students will need a microwave safe bowl, spatula, whisk, cookie sheet with silicon liner or parchment paper) 12 Pretzel rods 12 oz (If you want to do two packages for extra flavors, that is fine too. White candy melts/vanilla-flavored almond bark and/or chocolate candy melts (You can use chocolate chips or candy melts for this recipe and the bonbons. Candy melts are easier to use, but they are a bit more expensive and harder to find) Sprinkles (Gold, silver, or star shaped are fun for a Harry Potter theme but not required) Magical Ice Cream Pie (Stand mixer or electric mixer, microwave safe bowl, mixing bowl for crust and mixing bowl for ice cream, spatula, rolling pin/kitchen mallet, gallon plastic bag, pie plate, measuring cups and spoons). 2 1/2 c. Heavy Whipping Cream 1/4 c. Instant Butterscotch Pudding Mix 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/3 c. caramel syrup 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 stick butter 1 package graham crackers pie plate Exploding Chocolates (Microwave safe bowl, mixing bowl, cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicon liner, rolling pin/kitchen mallet, gallon bag, spatula, fork, spoon) 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 36 OREO Cookies 5 (.33 ounce) envelopes popping candy (like Pop Rocks) 12 ounces chocolate candy coating
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from King College
Hi! My name is Lydia. I am a teacher and a librarian. I love learning, and I think learning should be fun. I like to laugh, sing, and play with little kids, and I love exploring strange and exciting topics with older learners.
Throughout the course of my career, I have worked with kids of all ages - from children as young as three all the way up to high school seniors.I have worked as a classroom teacher, preschool teacher, school librarian, nanny, camp counselor, and volleyball coach. I have more than ten years experience working with kids. I have a Bachelor's degree in English. I also have a Master's degree in Library and Informational Sciences specializing in school library media. When I completed my Master's program, I receiving a teaching certificate in the state of Virginia.
Before my career in education, I worked as a newspaper reporter. I still love reading a daily newspaper, and I am very passionate about current events.
I also love to cook and bake, and I'm really good at it. I even have my own wheat grinder and make my own bread. It's not all healthy, though. I can make some of the best tasting ice cream in the world! Check out some of my cooking classes, and I'll teach you all you need to know!
Please come join me in one of my classes! I'd love to see you soon!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-12 learners per class
