Cooking and baking are important skills for a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle. At The Dizzy Whisk we love cooking and we want to impart that love to your children.

We offer various programs for children from Grade 2 and up at various locations in Vancouverand North Vancouver throughout the school year.

Special programs for teens in High School may be available depending on demand.

Programs consist of mini semesters, with each mini semester concentrating on a different culinary field.

Mini semester 1 – Breads (not available in all locations)
Mini semester 2 – Soups and starters
Mini semester 3 – Mains
Mini semester 4 – Desserts

Mini Semester 1 - Breads

Mini Semester 1 - Breads
We dedicate this semester to the art of breadmaking. We learn the steps that breadmaking goes through from the very basics of flour, yeast and water (and other ingredients of-course) to a warm and scrumptious loaf of bread. There is some chemistry involved, but what is better than chemistry which you can eat at the end of class?
Kids are introduced to various breads from different parts of the world and learn to make the breads themselves.

Often overlooked, soups provide a full meal in and of themselves and vary tremendously in scope. Starters are an exciting and nutritious beginning to any meal and in fact can make up a meal in themselves as well, especially when paired with a freshly baked loaf of bread.

Main dishes or entrees are the core of any meal and we will concentrate on foods that are quick and easy to prepare, and healthy at the same time.
Our building blocks may include vegetables, pasta, quiches, stews, rice pilafs, couscous and a variety of other dishes – the possibilities are endless.
(Vegetarian dishes are likely to prevail, but depending on the groups and taking allergies and dietary requirements into consideration, we may also include meat and fish dishes).

Desserts are the favorite part of the meal in most households. We will be leaving the Oreo cookies and the Jell-O on the supermarket shelf and instead will be creating homemade goodies such as pies, cookies, meringues, cupcakes, scones and chocolate creations.

In all classes, we will discuss kitchen basics including hygiene (e.g. the dangers of cross contamination) and how to follow a recipe (not always an easy task).

We will discuss seasonal and local foods and depending on the season we may use herbs and vegetables grown in the The Dizzy Whisk garden. The emphasis will always be on enhancing flavour through the use of fresh herbs as opposed to manufactured seasonings.

These programs will concentrate on teaching skills to teens which they will take with them eventually to college. Rather than ordering takeout while they study, whether in high school or college, they will have the tools to prepare quick and healthy meals.

Fees vary, depending on the number and length of classes and the specific location. All classes include instruction, ingredients and recipes and best of all, the children eat their own delicious creations at the end of every class.

WINTER PROGRAMMES 2011/2012:

Xmas Cookie Baking Workshop:

We are running a special workshop on December 21 at UBC from 10.30 a.m until 12 noon. The cost is $35 (including HST). Email us at info@dizzywhisk.com for more details.

Winter Courses:

Kids learn to make a selection of starters, main courses and desserts over the semester.  At the end of each class we all sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labour!

North Vancouver: We are running an 8 session course using the facilities at Brockton Preparatory School in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver on Mondays beginning January 9 and running until March 5, at 4.00 pm until 5.30pm. Cost is $285 (including HST). Registration is now open. To register, please download and complete the application form and mail it together with a cheque to our address at 6257 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC V6N1X3. For more information contact info@dizzywhisk.com

Vancouver: We are running two 9 session courses, running on Tuesdays and on Wednesday,s from 4pm until 5.30pm at Tapestry  - Wesbrook Village, UBC. Tuesday classes begin on January 10 and run until March 6. Wednesday classes begin on January 11 and run until March 7. Cost is $315 (including HST) and registration is now open. To register, please download and complete the application form and mail it together with a cheque to our address at 6257 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC, V6N1X3. For more information contact info@dizzywhisk.com