Kids Cook!
Mountain Roots invites kids ages 11-18 to join our Kids Cook! courses, designed to inspire and educate teenagers about the world of culinary arts. Our classes feature fun themes, cooking from scratch, and plenty of tasting. With different recipes each week, kids learn skills to cook delicious meals that are nutritious, organic, and locally sourced when possible.
We offer six-week sessions every fall, winter, and spring in both Gunnison and Crested Butte, as well as additional workshops throughout the year. Allergies are accommodated and spaces are limited.
KIDS COOK! winter COURSE 2025
Kids cook!
“warm & Cozy comfort food”
Winter is the perfect time for cozying up with a warm bowl of comfort food, and this cooking class will bring that feeling right into the kitchen! The theme Warm & Cozy Comfort Foods is all about making hearty, delicious meals that will fill your belly and warm you from the inside out. In this class, kids will learn to make wholesome, nutritious versions of their favorite comfort foods using fresh, seasonal ingredients. This class offers more than just recipes—it’s a chance for kids to develop important cooking skills in a supportive, fun environment.
CRESTED BUTTE
Wednesdays, 2-4 pm
January 15 - February 26th (No class February 19th)
@ the kitchen of Oh Be Joyful Church (625 Maroon Ave)
$145
What to expect within each class:
Hands-On Cooking: Your budding chefs will roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of cooking, learning essential culinary skills along the way.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced cooking instructors/teachers guide your kids through each session, ensuring they gain both culinary prowess and a deep understanding of social impact.
Delicious Recipes: From brain-boosting blueberry oatmeal to sustainable chickpea stir-fries and mouthwatering vegan tacos, your chefs will create scrumptious dishes from scratch that not only tantalize the taste buds but also make a difference.
Join us as we cook up a storm, savor fantastic flavors, and nurture the future generation of food enthusiasts.
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