Simsbury Program Shows Kids Around the Kitchen

SIMSBURY, CT — Before parents let their children anywhere near a stove, they might want to have them take a special class with the Simsbury Culture, Parks & Recreation Department.

That's because the town has a special children's cooking program called "Food Explorers," where future foodies can learn the tricks of the cooking hobby.

This multi-week program introduces children to all aspects of the kitchen and allows them to explore new recipes and flavors.

Two four-week programs start on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Apple Barn, the recreation department's indoor meeting space at 60 Old Farms Road (it has a kitchen).

The first program is for children in grades ­2-4 and it is called "Cheese Please!" (guess what the primary ingredient is?)

That will take place every Wednesday from Feb. 7 to Feb. 28 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, a program called "Surprise Desserts" is available for children in grades 3-6 at the Apple Barn on the same Wednesdays Feb. 7 to Feb. 28.

The event times for these classes is 6 to 7 p.m.

The cost for the four-week program is $100, but scholarships are available for those families who qualify.

For more information and to register, click on this link.