Youth: Look Sharp! Knife Skills (Ages 10-14)

This hands-on class is designed for young chefs who want to learn proper knife handling. Over three days, you'll focus on essential techniques and cuts such as chopping, slicing, dicing, julienne, and learn tips for honing and maintaining. Each day’s cutting projects will include putting together simple recipes. You'll gain competence and confidence in the kitchen to enjoy cooking at home with family and friends.
 
Day 1: Introduction to knife safety and honing. How to cut herbs and garlic. Project: Roasted vegetables with Argentinian chimichurri.
 
Day 2: Bias cut, julienne, bayonet, stalks. Project: Fruit, cheese, and vegetable platter with dip.
 
Day 3: Chop, dice, mince, zest. Project: Lebanese tabbouleh. 

Details

• Designed for ages 10-14.
• Don't bring water bottles. Water will be provided.
• BARN’s kitchen facility regularly uses ingredients on the FDA’s major allergens list. This class uses milk and wheat.

Allergies and dietary restrictions

BARN's Kitchen is not allergen-free. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, each time you register for a Culinary Arts class, please check with the studio by filling out this form to see if your restrictions can be accommodated. We can't guarantee to fulfill your request, but please ask! Because allergies and dietary restrictions change over time, we don't store your allergy/dietary restriction information.

Registering Youth

• New registrants: When you register, select Others Only in the "Who Are You Registering?" section. On the next page, Add New Registrant. Create an account for your youth.
• Next time you register: You will be able to Search Registrants to select your youth.
• You may register your youth for an optional supervised lunch hour from noon-1 pm for the duration of this activity.
• Make sure to fill out your youth's emergency contact information and other details when creating their account.
• Questions? Email registrar@bainbridgebarn.org.

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