“Whiny Wednesdays” is a recurring series that focuses on giving caregivers fun ideas to do locally. The result being that Whiny Days are no more! We are always looking for guest posters for this series, please email us if you’re interested. talk@newburyport-today.com
Newburyport Mother’s Club, a local all-volunteer social club that boasts over 700 area families as members, is excited to contribute to “Whiny Wednesdays”! We will be providing information about community events and things to do, as well as our exclusive events for NMC members. To find out more about joining Newburyport Mothers Club, visit us ONLINE HERE
Brrr! Baby It’s Cold Outside
Cooking and baking with your kids is a great way to warm up and have fun during the cold, dreary days of January. There are plenty of great locations that host cooking classes for children of all ages. Eurostoves manufactures and sells high-end Aga ovens but they also offer a cooking centre right in their Beverly, Mass. location. They offer parent/child weekend and holiday classes all year long.
Try some baking classes at Eurostoves. They’ll fire up the ovens to turn out delicious baked goods perfect for the long chilly days of winter. These spiced up recipes bring out the best flavors of the season and will warm the hearts of family and friends.
Recipes Include:
- Winter Spice Cake with Caramelized Apples
- Morning Coffee Coffee cake with Winter Fruits
- Maple Crunch Layer Cake
- Lavender Honey Tea Bread
- Mango Gingerbread with Macadamia Streusel
- Nutmeg Scones
- Cranberry Orange Drop Cookies
Be sure to check out their Valentines Time Parent/Child Cooking Class. Perfect for preschoolers and a parent on Sunday, February 7, 11 AM. Registration is required for this 90-minute class. Help your tot celebrate Valentine’s Day by cooking and baking creations from the heart. They will love sharing their Valentine treats and you will love helping them
Recipes Include:
- Valentine Fairy Cakes
- Jammin Heart Cookies
- Cheese Bread Hearts
- Edible Valentines
- Heart Bite Delighted
Eurostoves
Commodore Plaza
45 Enon St.
Beverly, MA 01915
877) 232-0007
www.eurostoves.com
Or venture slightly north to the always, fun, Screamers Cafe in Stratham, NH for Preschooler Cooking classes. Leslie and her team offer weekly classes geared towards preschoolers with the “I can do it myself” attitude. Your child will be hands-on in this fun learning experience! They will make a version to take home and try a version at the restaurant. It’s a great way to show off their cooking talents to moms, dads, grandparents, friends, etc! Two morning sessions are offered each week-Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00-10:45am, plus Screamers books private parties. Sign up is requested so be sure to call Leslie at 603-775-7577 or email her at leslie@screamerscafe.com the day before. Cost is $10 per class
Upcoming class menus:
- Jan 21, 22 Black and White Parfaits
- Jan 28, 29 Super Bowl Munchies
- Feb 4, 5 Chocolate Truffles
- Feb 11, 12 Heart Cakes!
- Feb 18, 19 Rice-a-mania
- Feb 25, 26 Ice Cream Sandwiches
The Newburyport Mother’s Club is planning a “Make a Valentine’s Pizza at Screamers Cafe” event on Thursday, February 11, 4-5:30 PM. Kids will make a Valentine’s Day heart shaped pizza and decorate a heart shaped cookie while it cooks. Cost is $8.75 per child, and $5 for additional siblings. Best for ages 2+. Members may reserve their spot on the NMC BigTent.
Or simply check out Screamers Cafe for a healthy and kid friendly lunch or dinner anytime.
72 Portsmouth Avenue Stratham, NH
603-775-7577
www.screamerscafe.com
If you can’t make it out with the kids but still need some healthy menu ideas for your children. Stonewall Kitchen in York, Maine is offering a Nutritional Cooking for Families class on February 6 from 3-5:00 pm. This cooking class for parents based on the premise that the best place to teach nutrition is right at home. Enjoy delicious food designed for today’s family. Learn how to cook with whole grains, make a fabulous stew and desserts you will be happy to serve after meals or as snacks. Learn strategies for dealing with picky eaters, family members that eat too much or too little and even what to drink between and with meals.
Menu:
- Early Morning Coffee Cake
- Brown Rice and Wheat Berries with Broccoli
- My Very Best Beef Stew
- Italian Pudding
- Baked Pears with Chocolate Sauce
Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School
2 Stonewall Lane
York, Maine 03909
877.899.8363
But the best way to cook with your kids is to just get in your kitchen and get dirty. Stonewall Kitchen offers wonderful pancake, brownie, cookie and cupcake mixes that are fun for families plus they are delicious. Our favorite? The Chocolate Chip Pancake & Waffle Mix. Kids and adults are sure to love these yummy pancakes and waffles. The real chocolate chips in the mix melt slightly when cooked on the griddle or waffle iron and then melt in your mouth. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack…this one is sure to please kids of all ages. You can purchase the mix locally at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury or The Wishbasket in the Tannery in Newburyport or in the Stonewall Kitchen store in Portsmouth, NH or York, Maine or online atwww.stonewallkitchen.com.
Happy Cooking!
