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The Wooden Spoon

241 West Main St.

American Fork, UT 84003

“Bee Prepared” Skills for Cooking with Home Storage     $120.00

In six weeks you will be the king or queen bee of your home storage kingdom.  Take the stress out of learning to use your long term storage items through a series of instruction, demonstration, tasting and take-n-makes focusing on the following:  Wheat, Oats and Sugar, Rice and Pasta, Powdered Milk, Oil and Seasonings. 

Preparing to Leave the Nest                  $65.00

We have had many requests from parents and young people alike asking for a series of classes to help prepare youth who are leaving home.  Here it is… the first 3 classes on making the launch from the nest a success!  Kitchen Know-How,  Housekeeping Heros,  Money Management.

Watch for additional classes to follow in January.

“Charm School”                                      $65.00

Becoming a charming young lady can be fun and exciting.

The Charm School classes are designed to help girls ages 14-16 successfully navigate their way through the ins & outs, dos & don’ts, and facts verses fiction of proper behaviors with confidence.  

She will be on her way to developing the grace, charm, and poise that are universally admired.

The first 3 class series will include:

 - Love Being You… body imaging, make-up, wardrobe

 - Saying It With Style… language, conversation, corresponding

 - Manners Do Matter… top 10, execution, benefits

Watch for additional classes beginning in January

Private Gatherings                                     $100.00/Group of up to 10

Are you looking for a unique experience or activity to share with a group of family, friends or co-workers?

Is there a culinary or family life skill that you would like to learn more about?

New to The Wooden Spoon schedule are dates set aside for you to gather your group together for a private gathering.

Contact us to book a date and create a custom class just for you.

Tailgate Party… It’s A Date!                     $45.00

Bring your date and join us for instruction, food and fun!  We will be sharing grilling techniques, delicious recipes and clever presentation ideas for your Fall tailgate parties.

Dinner on the Go!                                       $25.00

It’s 5 PM, time for family dinner!  Wrong!  It is often time for dance, soccer, math tutoring, music lessons, etc., etc.  This class is designed to assist Moms in avoiding the “drive thru” dinner and creating great foods that can be consumed on the go.  With a few meal plans, some make-a-head recipes, nifty containers and a little fairy dust you will transform the dinner hour dread into dinner hour delights!

Sensational Slow Cookery                         $25.00

Dust off our slow cooker.  We have some great tips, recipes and tastings that will bring your family back to the dinner table.  Soups, stews, sandwiches, side dishes and savory main dish recipes to please the pallet.

“Bee Prepared” Skills for Cooking with Home Storage    Continued

Preparing to Leave the Nest         Continued

Soup’s On!                                     $25.00

Nothing says Fall like Soup… A steamy bowl or mug of soup is the perfect comfort for the chilly weather ahead.  When it comes to soup, “homemade is bestmade”, it beats canned or packaged hands down.  During this class you will learn the importance of good stock as a foundation for your soups, tempering cream soups, pairing veggies with grains and adjusting seasonings.  You will love our soup buffet.  We hope it is chilly that day.

“Charm School”    Continued

Saaavory Breads                         $25.00

It has been said that “man cannot live by bread alone”.  They haven’t tried some of the fabulous breads that can be made in the family kitchen!  Pair one of these with your next pot of soup or stew.  Fondue Bread, Rosemary Focaccia, Herbed Cream Cheese Biscuits or the versatile French Bread.  Come Learn the skills and taste these exceptional breads… with a cup of soup of course.

Dried Corn                                    $25.00

“Bee Prepared” Class graduates… here is the class you have been waiting for!  Following the same extensive format that was used in teaching the other food commodities from the “Bee Prepared” Resource Guide, this class on Dried Corn will be inspiring!  Those who have not yet taken the “Bee Prepared” Series are mosst certainly welcomed!

“Fall Fest Fare”                            $25.00

Looking for some delicious fall treats that are not scarry to create?  How about golden doughnuts baked and fried; fun and fancy caramel apples; our popped corn favorites and warm drinks to fill your mug?  You’ll be the talk of the neighborhood when you serve this “Fall Fest Fare”!

Mom and Me ae Cookin’ Dinner!      $55.00

We think cooking together as a family is one of the best ways to bring the family back to the table.  Sharing ideas, learning skills, and working together will build unity and enthusiasm for family meals.  This class is the perfect jump start for Mother and Daughter/or Son (ages 11-14) to begin working together in the kitchen without the prep or clean up!

The 2 part class will begin with preparing your kitchen to cook, menu and shopping plans, food preferences, (yes, we will be tasting) and recipes.  The second class will focus on skills and techniques, to create and present a dinner that athe class members will enjoy together.

Gifts from the Kitchen…                        $35.00

The holiday question, “what shall we give to the neighbors this year,” or “what do I take as a hostess gift to the annual gathering” can cast a shadow over the sparkle of the season.  We’re excited to share some tasty make-a-head recipes and clever gifts from our kitchen.  You will be delighted.  Your gift list just got easier.

Dinner? - It’s in the Bag!                        $25.00

This revolutionary method of meal planning and preparation will save you time, money, and hair - since you won’t be pulling it out every night trying to decide what to have for dinner!

Preparing to Leave the Nest      Continued

Start with Hors d’oeuvres                        $25.00

Delight your dinner guests with fabulous starters!   Or use hors d’oeuvres as demi-meals.  We will be sharing exceptional recipes, make-a-head tips, and presentation ideas.  You won’t want to miss this class!

Hosting House Guests                             $25.00

Pampering your guests can be stress free and enjoyable.  We can help you make their stay relaxing and memorable.

-  10 Do-A-Head Strategies

-  Just Before They Arrive

-  During Their Stay

-  Upon Their Departure

“Charm School”   Continued

Cabin Cooking… It’s A Date!                   $45.00

Dutch Oven cooking doesn’t have to be done at a cabin it just sounded good for the title of this class.  Come learn the tricks of cooking and baking in a Dutch oven.  Starting the coals, establishing baking temperature, great recipes, prep and clean-up tips.  Bring your date & come hungry!

Pies, Dumplings & Turnovers                  $25.00

The ultimate comfort foods!  Warm, sweet, fruit filled pockets of flavor that will melt in your mouth.  The perfect ending to holiday meals or evening dessert by the fire.  Learn how to make the dough and fillings, practice the assembling techniques, and enjoy the convenience of do-a-head pastries.

The Perfect Setting                                   $25.00

“Presentation is Everything”!  While planning the menu for your next event, remember to include the presentation.  Answer… Who, What, Where and When.  Consider your “tablescape”, lighting, music and table talk.  From tassels to foot stools, let us share some unique ideas that will assist you in creating the perfect setting for your gathering.

                                 Do-a-Head TIps - Patterns/Diagrams - Resource List

Private Gatherings                                     $100.00/Group of up to 10

Are you looking for a unique experience or activity to share with a group of family, friends or co-workers?

Is there a culinary or family life skill that you would like to learn more about?

New to The Wooden Spoon schedule are dates set aside for you to gather your group together for a private gathering.

Contact us to book a date and create a custom class just for you.