COURT HOUSE – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences Program will offer a Junior Chefs Cooking Workshop this fall for aspiring young chefs 8 to 12 years of age.
According to a release, the afterschool workshop will take place on two Mondays, Octobe. 21 and Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 355 Court House-South Dennis Road, Court House.
This hands-on program will be presented by Chris Zellers, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Family & Community Health Sciences Interim Educator.
The future chefs will learn many new skills. The sessions will incorporate nutrition education with hands-on food preparation lessons to encourage a lifetime of healthy eating habits.
Zellers stated, “The Junior Chefs Cooking Workshop is designed to engage the students from start to finish while teaching them the nutritional benefits of cooking at home.”
This program is for students that are beginning to develop their skills. They will be taught the basics of food preparation, kitchen safety, the five food groups and cooking techniques to create tasty dishes.
There is a nominal charge for the workshop, two sessions. Participants are required to attend both sessions. Space is limited, so, reserve for a child’s space by Oct. 11, 2019.
For information or to register, call (609) 465-5115, ext. 3609 or email marian.courtney@co.cape-may.nj.us.
