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Rata2ee Rascals - Birmingham
An after school program that offers lessons for grades 1 through 6; this service offers basic instruction on how to cook simple meals and learn basic cooking techniques. Classes are currently being held at various Rochester schools on weekdays, from 4 - 5:30pm and 6 - 7:30pm. Contact Rata2ee for a location and timings near you!
Our curriculum is based on the most current and up-to-date Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2010), guide-lines that recommend less sodium, sugar, and fats; more whole grains; smaller protein portions; and more nutrient-dense vegetable servings. Children will learn:
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Where food comes from and how it’s grown
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How to create a balanced meal using MyPlate (www.choosemyplate.gov)
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Hands-on instruction on cooking techniques, to include:
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Knife Basics (cutting skills)
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Cooking Fundamentals
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Nutrition (reading labels)
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Food Science
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Kitchen Safety
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Proper Food Handling
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Menu Planning/Food Presentation

Register Now!
Registration is now open! Find the fall class descriptions below, along with the corresponding class registration #s.
FALL SESSION 1: RATA2EE RATATOUILLE
Registration: 9/21-10/4 = $120 + $32 materials fee
Make hearty 1-pot meals, which are great for chilly autumn evenings, for 4 weeks, starting 10/6/15 – 10/27/15. Week 1 includes instructions on knife basics, kitchen safety, and sanitation. Young chefs will start each class eating a pre-made snack, then will make a serving of the following to eat or take home; week 6 ends the session with Halloween theme fun!
WEEK 1: RATATOUILLE & QUINOA
WEEK 2: SPAGHETTI BAKE & GARLIC BREAD
WEEK 3: CHICKEN POT-PIE STEW & CHEDDAR BISCUITS
WEEK 4: S”CREAMY” MAC N’ CHEESE
FALL SESSION 2: BAKER’S BONANZA
Registration: 10/1-10/28 = $175 + $48 materials fee
Learn baking basics, including what tools to use, measuring dry vs wet ingredients, baking substitutes, and oven safety. This 6-week session runs from 11/3—12/10 and all recipes are from scratch. Young bakers will start each class eating a pre-made snack, then will make a serving of the following to eat or take home. Week 6 ends the session with a Ginger Bread Cookie decorating party!
WEEK 1: BROWNIES
WEEK 2: SWEET & SAVORY MUFFINS
WEEK 3: SWEET & SAVORY PIES (STUDENT’S CHOICE)
WEEK 4: CUPCAKE WARS
WEEK 5: SWEET & SAVORY BREADS
WEEK 6: GINGER BREAD COOKIES (+ decorating party)
Classes are being offered out of Berkshire Middle School
FALL 1: RATATOUILLE
Kids ages 7 - 13 years old.
#25: T, 10/6-10/27: 5-6:30 PM
FALL 2: BAKER'S BONANZA
Kids ages 7 - 13 years old.
#26: T, 11/3-12/8: 5-6:30 PM
*Must have 10 to keep class open!