Let’s Get Cooking in Southwest Michigan
Cereal for dinner again?
For many parents, cooking can be a chore. We make the same meals on a regular basis, rarely venturing outside of our culinary comfort zones.
When you add kids’ activities and parents’ work schedules to the mix, we often don’t have sufficient time or ingredients to make the meals we want.
Before you break out the cornflakes for dinner again, why not check out local cooking classes?
These local events invite both adults AND kids to polish their cooking and baking skills near Kalamazoo:
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In-Person Cooking and Baking Classes in Greater Kalamazoo
“Can I help make dinner?”
A great way to bond with your children is to cook together. Whether it’s preparing dinner or baking the favorite family recipe for chocolate chip cookies, kids can have a lot of fun in the kitchen too.
We’ve highlighted the local spots that offer classes for the next generation of chefs and some adult-only classes.
| Cornwell’s Turkeyville 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068 Turkeyville in Marshall offers “Simpler Life” courses in canning, fermenting, cooking and Mommy & Me style baking. Mommy & Me classes often include fun sugar cookies or cupcake decorating for the holidays. These classes sell out quickly, so we recommend booking your reservation early. |
| Kellogg Community College 450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Making cookies, cheese, and gardening techniques are just some of the skills taught through lifelong learning on their campus in Battle Creek. Some classes include teens (see course descriptions). |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College 418 E Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 KVCC’s classes often feature a chef and a registered dietitian as they explore both cooking and nutrition. Some classes include teens (see course descriptions). |
| Pacific Rim Foods 29 West Kilgore Rd, Portage, MI 49002 Classes are offered approximately every month with an easy-to-follow new dish each time. Classes are typically limited to 12 participants. Private group classes are also available. |
| The Cake Boutique 56300 City Center Circle, Mattawan, MI 49071 Award-winning cake artist and professional chocolatier Beth Meyer offers many private and group classes for kids and adults based on whatever people want to learn: sugar, chocolate, or cake-related. While there is no set schedule, classes are offered during less busy times of the year and upon request. |
| The Candy Lady 640 Romence Rd Ste 111, Kalamazoo, MI 49024 The Candy Lady offers a variety of events to help you master your candy-making skills through scheduled classes and drop-in sessions. |
| The Henderson Castle 100 Monroe St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 This historic bed and breakfast hosts cooking classes for kids and adults. Kids Cooking Classes are offered once per month. |
| Schultz Sweets Known for their mouthwatering handmade treats, Schultz’s offers candy-making parties where you’ll learn how to pour, dip, and decorate. A minimum group size of six is required. |
| Dessert First 220 Eleanor St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Even though this downtown shop also serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, you’ll want to eat dessert first. Follow the shop on Facebook for cupcake classes. |
Scheduled Cooking & Baking Classes
From cake decorating to stir fry, try these scheduled courses in Kalamazoo:
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