Kids in the Polka Dot Pantry

What could be more exciting than 
Kids in the Kitchen? 

Their enthusiasm and curiosity 
are absolutely contagious.

Join us for an culinary adventure this summer at The Polka Dot Pantry 

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Jr. Chef - 3-day Camps @ $40 (daily 2-hour classes Tues - Thurs.)

 Kids 7 to 11 years old have their choice of 3-day Kitchen Adventures
 featuring hands-on cooking and lots of eating! 

We will focus on following a recipe, learning about ingredients, measurements, 
working cleanly and safely in the kitchen while exploring new foods.

       Around the World in 72 hours - with stops in Asia, Mexico and Italy

All-American Fare - Buttermilk Pancakes, Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Oven- fried Chicken to name a few

      Fearless Baking for Kids - Breads, Cakes and Cookies

          Teen Iron Chef – 4-Day @ $48 (Daily  2-hour classes M - Th)                                                                                                                

In our 4-day Teen Iron Chef, kids ages 12-16 experiment hands-on 
with simple yet sophisticated menus they can recreate at home. 

They will learn the basics of cooking and baking techniques, 
menu planning, and organizing prep work. 

All "Iron chef" camps start will lessons in Knife skills and Kitchen Safety. 

On the last day we will use all the skills learned in an “Iron Chef Challenge!” 

French Cooking - Crepes, Quiche and Creme Brulee

Tour of Italy - Homemade Ravioli, Lasagna Rolls, and Chocolate Tiramisu

Asian Fusion - Fried Rice, Stir-fry and Chinese Dumplings (Pot Stickers)

Fearless Baking for Teens - Pies and Tarts; Cakes, Quick breads and Yeast Breads 

Summer Sewing Classes - Tuesday thru Thursday.

    
 SewBasic 10 AM - 11:30 AM - each day (one project per session)

          (machine basics, sewing straight seams - pillowcase & tote bag)

     SuperStitch Beginner - 1- 2:30 PM - each day (one project per session)

          (More about the machine, patterns and measurements -  Backpack, PJ Pants or Skirt)


Register for your Adventure now!

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Classes at The Polka Dot Pantry

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No-Fear Baking

Take a leap right over that cookbook cliff.

With this line-up there is no need to fear.

Each month there will be one or more classes so…

Pick a class and explore the world of baking.

 Pate a Choux

From cream puffs to éclairs – pate a choux, 

a versatile pastry dough that is simply easy

and simply delicious

Tuesday, April 17th – 7 p.m. $20

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Artisan Bread 101

Let’s get homemade bread on the table everyday.

Learn to make, shape and bake “brick oven” style.

Take your favorite artisan loaf home.

Learn all about Flour – functions of basic ingredients;

“how” bread works, “no-knead” techniques & shaping.

Thursday, April 19th– 7 p.m.  $20

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Pies and pastry – 1 crust or 2

Pocket pies, All-American Pie, European Tart

Skills Covered: Flour Types, “how” pastry works, pastry

varieties/methods; mixing and shaping pastry, fillings &

baking. Take home pastry ready to bake.

Tuesday May 15^th – 7 PM - $20

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Roll’em Sweet

Sweet rolls with fruit, nut, and spice fillings.

Make ahead dinner rolls,

Ooey Gooey Sticky buns too.

Tuesday, May 22nd  7 p.m.  $20

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Class 4 – Cottage Breads–White/Whole Wheat

These loaves will rival any “bread store” classic

**Look for this class in June **

Class 5 – Crepes and Crème Brulee

**Keep your calendar open for this one in June**

Class 6 – English Scones – Southern Biscuits

***Another special class coming your way in June**

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The Whole Enchilada

Enchiladas rolled or stacked with chicken, pork

and black bean fillings,

Red & Green sauces, Fire roasted salsa & Fiesta rice.

Learn about Chiles, Moles/Sauces roasted Salsa.

A perfect Cinco de Mayo Party Menu!

Thursday, April 26th  - 7 p.m. $20

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Asian Fusion

Summer Rolls, Pot-Stickers & Stir-Fry.

Learn about Asian ingredients, rice paper,

wonton wrappers and simple knife skills.

Take home recipes and your own

“take out” stir-fry sauce

Thursday, May  10th 7 p.m.

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Have not fear...Super Stitchers are here!

As sewing evolves from home-ec into home engineering, all sorts of boundaries are being crossed. 

Kids of both genders who might have dismissed sewing as matronly are suddenly begging for machines as birthday presents. 

“Algorithmic thinking” is the term some computer scientists use to describe what it takes to translate a two-D paper pattern into a three-D soft object. These young "crafty" types experimenting for the first time with wired clothes are coming into online communities typically dedicated to designing computers and robots. So, every time young sewers make something new, they are in small ways, making new cultures of technology. 

No matter how you describe it or what you make - It's not just for "grandma" anymore.

Sewing is growing and Sewing is fun!

These are a couple of the skirts our Super Stitchers finished today. 

In this beginning class basic sewing skills are taught, creativity expressed and encouraged. 

Easy as Pie

What do you get when you mix 14 and 15 year old boys and girls with 

four, salt, shortening and ice water? 

Absolutely amazing Apple Turnovers!  

 After mixing and shaping

 rolling and filling

and a few holes poked for steam the turnovers were ready to be baked. 

Bloomin Onion Bread - Try it!

Bloomin' Onion Bread is a flavor stuffed wonder much like the Bloomin' Onion 

from The Outback Steakhouse.

This recipe has been adapted from one given to me by one of my clever nieces.

 It's a keeper! Try it, you'll like it.

The hardest part is slicing that tough-textured sourdough bread.  One direction was fine, but when I went cross-wise - it was hard to keep it together.  Sourdough is forgiving - it didn’t tear or crumble. 

When all is said and done - you just don't notice the slightly uneven cuts. It's the gooey melted cheese sinking into the onion/sesame seed/butter saturated bread cubes.  This is an out-of-the-ordinary type of appetizer or a great way to serve bread along side a hot bowl of soup. 

Ingredients:

1 unsliced loaf (round is preferable) sourdough bread - mine was square.

1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced

2 T. melted Butter

1/2 cup finely sliced Green Onion, with tops

2-3 tsp Sesame seeds

Directions:

Cut the bread lengthwise and widthwise - withOUT cutting through the bottom crust. 

Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. 

Insert cheese between cuts. 

Combine butter, onion, and poppy seeds. 

Drizzle over bread.

Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. 

Unwrap.  Bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.

March Madness @ The Polka Dot Pantry

  March Class Schedule

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March Madness = Delicious Healthy Eating

“Pub Grub” that will “score” big time with your gang giving you 

a “fast break” without a single “turnover” in your healthy eating plan!

Try the Vietnamese Bahn Mi, a slimmed down Reuben aka Rachel, or the fabulous Caprese Panini. 

These wonders in a bun are filled with nutrition and flavor 

for a perfect “3-point” shot, with Asian Noodle Soup, spiced Tomato Bisque or 

Bucca de Beppo’s Apple Romaine Salad play a perfect “assist”.

Healthy Eating is a monthly class featuring nutrition,

 a variety of cooking skills while exploring new ideas 

to make good food great for Low-Glycemic and Heart healthy menus. 

Thursday, March 8^th  7 p.m. $20

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Artisan Bread 101

Let’s get homemade bread on the table everyday. 

Learn to make, shape and bake “brick oven” style. 

Take your favorite artisan loaf home.

Skills Covered: Flour 101 – functions of basic ingredients; 

“how” bread works, “no-knead” techniques & shaping.

Wednesday, March 13^th– 7 p.m.  $20

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No-Fear Baking

Take a leap right over that cookbook cliff.

With this line-up there is no need to fear. 

Each month there will be one or more classes so...

Pick a class and explore the world of baking. 

Class 1 – Bake it Sweet

     Sweet rolls with fruit, nut, and Cinnamon fillings.

       Make ahead dinner rolls, and Hot Cross buns.

       Wednesday, March 14^th  7 p.m.  $20

Class 2 – Pate a Choux

From cream puffs to éclairs – pate a choux, a versatile  

 pastry dough that is simply easy and simply delicious

       Tuesday, April 17^th – 7 p.m. $20

Class 3 – Pies and pastry – 1 crust or 2  (dates TBA)

Class 4 – Cottage Breads–White/Whole Wheat - (dates TBA)

...these loaves with rival any bread store classic...

Class 5 – Crepes and Crème Brulee - (dates TBA)

Class 6 – English Scones & Shortcake - (dates TBA)

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Ancient of Grain – The Super Food

Pump up your nutrition with the Super Grains,

Amaranth, Chia, Millet, Quinoa, Spelt, etc.

Delicious baked Oatmeal. Refreshing Quinoa salad and 

Versatile pilaf made from ancient grains.

Take home totally scrumptious ‘Rise and Shine” Granola.

  Wednesday, March 15^st – 7 p.m. $20

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Marshmallow Easter Treats

Home-made marshmallows are the theme of this class. 

Whether poured into “egg” forms or cut into shapes and chocolate dipped

 you’ll taste the difference and take them home too!

Tuesday, March 27^th  - 7 p.m. $20

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