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KITCHEN LAB

|Ages: 10+|

More independence.
Bigger skills. Real cooking.

Kitchen Lab is designed for growing cooks ready to take on more in the kitchen. Students work hands-on from start to finish—building practical cooking skills, trying new techniques, and gaining the confidence to make real food on their own.

Classes move beyond the basics with recipes and techniques that challenge students while still keeping the experience fun, social, and approachable.

No previous cooking experience required—just a willingness to jump in and cook.

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In the Kitchen, we will practice…

Safe, confident use of kitchen tools.

Understanding how ingredients become a finished dish.

Sauteing, roasting, baking, boiling & more.

Meals, snacks, breads, sauces and dishes they can make again.

Reading recipes, organizing, timing, and problem solving.

THE GOAL?

A kid that knows their way around the kitchen.

Kitchen Lab isn’t about making one perfect recipe. It’s about building the skills and confidence to cook again at home - without needing an adult to walk through every step.

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Is Kitchen Lab right for my child?

Kitchen Lab is designed for ages 10+ and is a great next step for kids ready for more independence in the kitchen.

Students ages 10–12 are welcome in both Kids in the Kitchen and Kitchen Lab. Kids in the Kitchen offers a more guided experience, while Kitchen Lab introduces greater independence, new techniques, and more challenging recipes.

No previous cooking experience is required. If your child is curious, ready to participate, and excited to cook, they’ll fit right in.

Upcoming Kitchen Lab Classes

Classes

Kitchen Lab: After School Eats

$65.00

COURSE DETAILS
DATE: September 30, 2026
TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock
AGE: Kids 10+
Skip the packaged snacks and discover how to make your favorites from scratch! In this hands-on Kitchen Lab, we'll recreate three after-school classics using real ingredients, practical baking skills, and freshly milled whole wheat flour.
Together we'll bake crispy homemade Cheez-It crackers made with fresh-milled flour, rich Cosmic Brownies, and mix up no-bake Cookie Dough Energy Bites—perfect for lunch boxes, busy afternoons, or sharing with family and friends.
Throughout the class, students will:
Bake homemade Cheez-It crackers using freshly milled whole wheat flour
Make scratch-made Cosmic Brownies
Prepare no-bake Cookie Dough Energy Bites
Practice measuring, mixing, baking, and food preparation techniques
Learn simple ways to incorporate fresh-milled flour into everyday recipes
Students will leave with:
Samples of each recipe to enjoy
Printed recipes to recreate at home
New baking skills and confidence in the kitchen
Whether you're looking for better after-school snacks or simply love to bake, this class is filled with fun, practical recipes you'll want to make again and again.