Kids Cook Arkansas

07/08/2024

Thank you Baptist Prep Lower School!

250 Trail Mix Snack Bags!! 250 Pasta Casserole Servings!!
On June 28, 2024, approximately 100 elementary students plus their teachers and 5 community volunteers assembled approximately 250 snack bags of Trail Mix and prepared 250 servings of Pasta Casserole for Potluck Food Rescue. The project consisted of an all-day event at Baptist Preparatory Lower School.

Since Nov 2008, over 1,400 kids, ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade from 18 schools, churches and community organizations have participated in Kids Cookin’ for a Cause! They have produced an estimated 13,000 pounds of food, enough for over 24,000 meals and snacks for hungry Arkansans.

05/31/2024

Kids book tasting event! We are collaborating with Wordsworth Bookstore to offer an event combining two of our favorite activities: eating and reading. Details and event tickets here:

https://www.wordsworthbookstore.com/event/just-try-it-kids-event

05/10/2024

Our friends at K12 are sponsoring a kids' cook-off. Check it out!

Enter the K12 National Cook-Off Is your 6–12th grader a budding chef who loves to cook? Encourage them to enter the K12 National Cook-Off for a chance to win a trip to an in-person cook-off in Arlington, Virginia—and a shot at the $1,000 grand prize! Enter NOW Competition Details Open to Student...

04/06/2024

Kids Cook! is continuing our collaboration with K12 www.k12.com in May to offer 1-hour virtual webinar classes for kids K-5th grade and 6th – 12th grades. You can cook along with us or just take notes to make later for family and friends.

There is no charge to attend these webinars, either hands-on or just watching.

K-5th Kids Cook! Along: Sweet Summer Fruit Crumbles!
Wednesday, May 8 3:00-4:00 pm CENTRAL Time

Register here for K-5th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CZbAjKL9SUGLINM7qLiMsg

What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries? Blueberries? Peaches? Grapes? Raspberries? Join us as Faith Anaya & the Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a tasty, culinary skills-building adventure baking sweet Fruit Crumbles. Students receive training in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment. At Kids Cook! we encourage kids to try new foods that they have not tasted. We promote economical, nutritious recipes. We instill confidence in kids, all in a stimulating, thoughtful, safe environment.

Get the shopping list and details here: https://www.smore.com/n/4ptk7-may-kids-cook-blueberry-crumble

6th-12th Kids Cook! Along: Sweet Summer Fruit Crumbles!
Thursday, May 9 3:30-4:30 pm CENTRAL Time

Register here for 6th-12th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZAKLExpATX6_9_ms4ylSDQ

What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries? Blueberries? Peaches? Grapes? Raspberries? Join us as Faith Anaya & the Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a tasty, culinary skills-building adventure baking sweet Fruit Crumbles. Students receive training in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment. At Kids Cook! we encourage kids to try new foods that they have not tasted. We promote economical, nutritious recipes. We instill confidence in kids, all in a stimulating, thoughtful, safe environment.

Get the shopping list and details here: https://www.smore.com/n/4ptk7-may-kids-cook-blueberry-crumble

04/02/2024

Thank you to our friends at eggshells kitchen co. for hosting Kids Cookin' for a Cause! The kids baked dozens and dozens of cookies and scones for our sidewalk bake sale. Thanks to generous donors we were able to raise over $200 for Potluck Food Rescue.

03/07/2024

Kids Cookin' for a Cause!, benefiting Potluck Food Rescue is scheduled for March 30, 2024, 1-3 pm at Eggshells. Baking class for kids! The theme is Cookies for a Cause! The kids will bake sweets. Once items begin coming out of the oven, and concurrent with the class, kids and Kids Cook! manage a sidewalk bake sale with proceeds going to Potluck Food Rescue

Tentative Menu: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin/Cranberry Cookies, Cheese Herb Scones, Lemonade Participating kids take home the recipes.

Sign up here:
https://www.eggshellskitchencompany.com/collections/cooking-classes/products/3-30-24-kids-cook-cookin-for-a-cause

Kids Cook! at Eggshells: Cookies for a Cause! March 30, 2024 Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm Open to kids 9 years old & up $65 Includes all ingredients, supplies and recipes Maximum enrollment: 12 students Baking class for kids! The theme is Cookies for a Cause! The kids will bake sweets. Once items begi...

03/01/2024

Kids Cook! is continuing our collaboration with K12 www.k12.com in March to offer 1-hour virtual webinar classes for kids K-5th grade and 6th – 12th grades. You can cook along with us or just take notes to make later for family and friends.

There is no charge to attend these webinars, either hands-on or just watching.

K-5th Kids Cook! Along: Eggs!
Tuesday, March 5 2:00-3:00 pm CENTRAL Time
Register here for K-5th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aI5NicPwR1S4vKNtZvSeyA

Eggs are so versatile - they can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Eggs can be eaten alone or with an array of savory ingredients and are key in many desserts. We are going to begin with a classic dish: Quiche. You will learn how to make a pie crust and how to make substitutions when you don’t have all the ingredients. And, you will have supper to share with your family and friends at the end of class. Join us as Faith Anaya & the Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a tasty, culinary skills-building adventure. Students receive training in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment. At Kids Cook! we encourage kids to try new foods that they have not tasted. We promote economical, nutritious recipes. We instill confidence in kids, all in a stimulating, thoughtful, safe environment.

Get the shopping list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the?fbclid=IwAR2P-NZ7jXI1S9u1jWYiWDskBG9W7ozeVF_vcMwld5vf-VrcNE06M3T3qfg

6th-12th Kids Cook! Along: Eggs!
Wednesday, March 6 3-4 pm CENTRAL Time
Register here for 6th-12th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wJ9G0rK5Tmyqw4MgwVah9Q

Eggs are so versatile - they can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Eggs can be eaten alone or with an array of savory ingredients and are key in many desserts. We are going to begin with a classic dish: Quiche. You will learn how to make a pie crust and how to make substitutions when you don’t have all the ingredients. And, you will have supper to share with your family and friends at the end of class. Join us as Faith Anaya & the Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a tasty, culinary skills-building adventure. Students receive training in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment. At Kids Cook! we encourage kids to try new foods that they have not tasted. We promote economical, nutritious recipes. We instill confidence in kids, all in a stimulating, thoughtful, safe environment.

Get the shopping list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the?fbclid=IwAR2P-NZ7jXI1S9u1jWYiWDskBG9W7ozeVF_vcMwld5vf-VrcNE06M3T3qfg

02/13/2024

Kids Cook! is continuing our collaboration with K12 www.k12.com in February to offer 1-hour virtual webinar classes for kids K-5th grade and 6th – 12th grades. You can cook along with us or just take notes to make later for family and friends.

There is no charge to attend these webinars, either hands-on or just watching.

K-5th Kids Cook! Along: Pasta!
Tuesday, February 20 2:00-3:00 pm CENTRAL Time
Register here for K-5th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V9f8nLrLR0uHUMeMXBquVw #/registration

In this class we are tackling pasta! You will learn a simplified technique for cooking pasta, how to make substitutions when you don’t have all the ingredients and will have supper to share with your family and friends at the end of class. Join us as Faith Anaya & the Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a tasty, culinary skills-building adventure. Students receive training in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment. At Kids Cook! we encourage kids to try new foods that they have not tasted. We promote economical, nutritious recipes. We instill confidence in kids, all in a stimulating, thoughtful, safe environment.

Get the shopping list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the?fbclid=IwAR2__8uE4jsBEAu2zGJt22rxjr-beWjHciYt0j0W77AFxJMtQhEiWNom7bs

6th-12th Kids Cook! Along: Pasta!
Wednesday, February 28 3-4 pm CENTRAL Time
Register here for 6th-12th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E3XP_DYOQzyF_0Gy90XAHw #/registration

In this class we are tackling pasta! You will learn a simplified technique for cooking pasta, how to make substitutions when you don’t have all the ingredients and will have supper to share with your family and friends at the end of class. Join us as Faith Anaya & the Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a tasty, culinary skills-building adventure. Students receive training in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment. At Kids Cook! we encourage kids to try new foods that they have not tasted. We promote economical, nutritious recipes. We instill confidence in kids, all in a stimulating, thoughtful, safe environment.

Get the shopping list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the?fbclid=IwAR2__8uE4jsBEAu2zGJt22rxjr-beWjHciYt0j0W77AFxJMtQhEiWNom7bs

02/10/2024

It's the amazing, dedicated cooking assistants that have made all the difference. Thank you!

02/09/2024

And here are a few photos from the 2010's.

02/08/2024

Thank you to all our students over the years! Here are just a few photos from the 2000's.

02/07/2024

Today is the 20th Anniversary of the very first Kids Cook! class. Thank you to the many students and cooking assistants who have participated over the years!

01/19/2024

Kids Cook! is continuing our collaboration with K12 www.k12.com in February to offer 1-hour virtual webinar classes for kids K-5th grade and 6th – 12th grades. You can cook along with us or just take notes to make later for family and friends.

There is no charge to attend these webinars, either hands-on or just watching.

K-5th Kids Cook! February Treats
Tuesday, February 6 2:00-3:00 pm CENTRAL Time
Register here for K-5th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Aeya7FYLTOKUPZm41Dpjww #/registration

In February we are learning to make chocolaty shortcakes! You will learn how baking works, how to make substitutions when you don’t have all the ingredients and practice making treats to share with your family and friends. The good news: you choose the fruit filling that you prefer. Join us as Faith Anaya & her Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a tasty, culinary skills-building adventure. Students receive training in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment. At Kids Cook! we encourage kids to try new foods that they have not tasted. We promote economical, nutritious recipes. We instill confidence in kids, all in a stimulating, thoughtful, safe environment.

Get the shopping list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the?fbclid=IwAR0KxOdPMvABAkH-euvoQcINGfYSC4U50Wsmu9e63XjIcoMkxZrZGnk3gks

6th-12th Kids Cook! February Treats
Wednesday, February 7 3-4 pm CENTRAL Time
Register here for 6th-12th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l6YSgA52RfmednYQucli4Q #/registration

In February we are learning to make chocolaty shortcakes! You will learn how baking works, how to make substitutions when you don’t have all the ingredients and practice making treats to share with your family and friends. The good news: you choose the fruit filling that you prefer. Join us as Faith Anaya & her Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a tasty, culinary skills-building adventure. Students receive training in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment. At Kids Cook! we encourage kids to try new foods that they have not tasted. We promote economical, nutritious recipes. We instill confidence in kids, all in a stimulating, thoughtful, safe environment.

Get the shopping list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the?fbclid=IwAR0KxOdPMvABAkH-euvoQcINGfYSC4U50Wsmu9e63XjIcoMkxZrZGnk3gks

01/09/2024

Kids Cook! is collaborating with K12 www.k12.com in January to offer 1-hour virtual webinar classes for kids K-5th grade and 6th – 12th grades. You can cook along with us or just take notes to make later for family and friends.

There is no charge to attend these webinars, either hands-on or just watching.

K-5th Kids Cook! Warm Winter Snacks
Tuesday, January 16 2:00-3:00 pm CENTRAL Time
Sign up here for K-5th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SqYp747_S4WDMywnhCjFIg #/registration
Get ready for a fantastic, flavor-filled adventure! In this awesome session just for Kindergarten to 5th graders, we are learning to make warm, delicious quesadillas! The best part? Our ingredient list is super short, so no need for fancy shopping – just grab everyday pantry staples and get ready for some delicious fun. Note that adult supervision is requested. Get the recipe list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the...

6th-12th Kids Cook! Warm Winter Snacks
Thursday, January 18 3-4 pm CENTRAL Time
Sign up here for 6th-12th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dl9eIr84RayWSYPfUCzVRg #/registration
Calling all 6th to 12th graders, get ready for a taste-tastic time making quesadillas! Time for culinary creativity. Learn how cooking works. Practice your cooking skills. And guess what? Our ingredient list is short and very flexible so you choose the filling that you prefer. Just grab your everyday pantry pals and let's cook up a storm! Get the recipe list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the...

12/18/2023

Kids Cookin' for a Cause!, benefiting Potluck Food Rescue is scheduled for March 30, 2024, 1-3 pm at Eggshells. Sign up here:

https://www.eggshellskitchencompany.com/collections/cooking-classes/products/3-30-24-kids-cook-cookin-for-a-cause

12/06/2023

Kids Cook! is collaborating with K12 www.k12.com in December to offer 1-hour virtual webinar classes for kids K-5th grade and 6th – 12th grades. You can bake along with us or just take notes to make later for family and friends.

There is no charge to attend these webinars, either hands-on or just watching.

K-5 Kids Cook! Cream Scones Tuesday, December 12 1:30-2:30 pm CENTRAL Time

Sign up here for K-5th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__fEeyt1aTd6p5a4sTL55rA

Get ready for a fantastic, flavor-filled adventure! In this awesome session just for Kindergarten to 5th graders, we're going to whip up some mouthwatering cream scones! The best part? Our ingredient list is super short and sweet, so no need for fancy shopping – just grab everyday pantry staples and get ready for some delicious fun. Note that adult supervision is requested. Get the recipe list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the-kitchen

6th-12th Kids Cook! Fruit Pizza Wednesday, December 13 4-5 pm CENTRAL Time

Sign up here for 6th-12th Grade: https://k12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kXzDLEUEQCa93MT6HVT16A

Calling all 6th to 12th graders, get ready for a taste-tastic time! We're diving into a thrilling hour of culinary creativity, whipping up a delicious fruit pizza. And guess what? Our ingredient list is as easy as pie, so no need for a big shopping spree – just grab your everyday pantry pals and let's cook up a storm! Get the recipe list and details here: https://www.smore.com/4ptk7-kids-cook-fall-into-the-kitchen

Click Here to Register for K-5 Kids Cook! Cream Scones

12/02/2023

Kids Cook! Winter 2024 Class Schedule

There are currently no Kids Cook! classes or series scheduled for Winter 2024. In early 2024 we will be focusing on continuing to develop our community service project, Kids Cookin’ for a Cause!

Kids Cookin’ for a Cause! is a program in which kids cook and bake for hungry Arkansans. Kids Cook! developed the program to benefit Potluck Food Rescue. Potluck distributes food to children and adults living with food insecurity in Central Arkansas.

Since November 2008, over 1,300 kids, ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade from 17 schools, churches and community organizations have participated in this project. They have produced an estimated 13,000 pounds of food, enough for over 20,000 meals and snacks for hungry Arkansans.

We plan to begin scheduling these events early in 2024. Check back here or at www.kidscookarkansas.com for updates.

Questions? Contact us: 501-766-7629 Text or Voice

11/20/2023

Kids Cookin' for a Cause! Thank you to the 13 kids and 5 adults who gave their time and skills on Saturday to assemble 210 pasta meals for House of Bread Deliverance Church in Pine Bluff. Thank you to the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas for hosting our event. And a special thank you to Chef Byron at Saracen Resort for his time and support.

08/25/2023

Kids Cookin’ for a Cause! at Eggshells
Saturday, October 7, 2023
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Open to kids 8 years old & up
$50 Includes all ingredients, supplies, recipes & snacks
Maximum enrollment: 10 students

The theme is Kids Cookin' for a Cause! This class is entirely hands-on and kids will prep, cook and assemble pasta dinners that will be donated to Potluck Food Rescue for distribution to children and adults living with food insecurity.

Faith Anaya & her Kids Cook! team lead young cooks on a delectable, culinary skills-building adventure. Students receive training in kitchen safety, cooking and nutrition while serving the community in a fun, interactive, hands-on environment.

Held at Eggshells Kitchen Company, 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite K, Little Rock 72207 Register directly online at: https://www.eggshellskitchencompany.com/collections/cooking-classes Or call Eggshells at 501-664-6900.

Nutrition-based, hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 4 and up.

07/06/2023

Places available! Summer camp dates, themes, ages, fees and registration links are posted here: https://kidscookarkansas.com/schedule Looking forward to cooking with your kids!

05/23/2023

Summer camp dates, themes, ages, fees and registration links are posted here: https://kidscookarkansas.com/schedule/. Looking forward to cooking with your kids!

04/16/2023

THANK YOU to all of you who supported our cookie sale to benefit Potluck Food Rescue yesterday - our student bakers, our kid assistants, our adult assistants, Eggshells Kitchen Company and all of you who purchased cookies. Your generosity will provide 300 meals for those served by Potluck.

Not familiar with Potluck? Potluck Food Rescue….
-- is the only organization dedicated solely to food rescue and food waste in Arkansas.
--handles mostly perishable goods. This makes them unique from traditional food banks.
--supplements food bank offerings, which are typically canned and dry goods, with fresh foods.
--has been doing this for more than 30 years!

Every year, Potluck rescues millions of pounds of a wide variety of healthy food that would otherwise be thrown away, saving it for those who need it the most and diverting it from the landfill. Rescued food is distributed free of charge to a large and growing network of nonprofit community food programs or composted when it is inedible.

04/04/2023

CrEATe Lab Comes To Family Fun Day!
Saturday, April 8, 2023 1-3 pm
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
701 S. Main Street, Pine Bluff, AR

Drop in for a family food activity. Families can learn to assemble snacks that are easy, nutritious and affordable.

This will also be an opportunity to give back. A portion of the snacks assembled with be donated to Potluck Food Rescue in NLR for those who have been displaced by the tornadoes.

The menu includes:
-- Brooke’s Two Bean Salsa with Chips – Make your own salsa.
--Trail Mix – Single portion size that can go into a backpack or the car. (A portion of these will be donated to Potluck Food Rescue.)
--Yogurt Parfaits – Use a variety of your favorite fruit to create your own sweet snack.

Since you will make these from scratch there is plenty of opportunity to customize the ingredients to your taste.
Take home whatever you make.

03/16/2023

Bake Sale: Cookies for a Cause!
April 15, 2023
Saturday, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Eggshells Kitchen Company, 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite K, Little Rock

The kids are baking and the theme is Cookies for a Cause! The kids will bake, and once items begin coming out of the oven the kids and Kids Cook! will manage a sidewalk bake sale. The proceeds will go to Potluck Food Rescue.

Tentative Menu: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin/Cranberry Cookies, Cheese Herb Scones, Lemonade

01/12/2023

Cooking What We Grow & Growing What We Cook:

Learn about where your food comes from, how to grow it and learn the skills you need to be able to cook nutritious meals at home from scratch. These classes are entirely hands-on and you get to eat everything you make!

7-Class Series: 1-3 pm Saturdays,
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2023

Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff, AR 71601

CrEATe Lab is open to kids ages 10 and older. No childcare available — please make alternate arrangements for siblings.

Cost: $35 for 7-class series. Half scholarships are available with submission of application.

To apply: contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, ASC Education Programs Manager, [email protected] or 870-536-3375.

12/13/2022

On December 10, 2022, 8 middle & high school students from the CrEATe Lab program prepared and assembled a total of 150 meals for First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry in Pine Bluff. The Kids Cookin’ for a Cause! project consisted of 1 two-hour cooking session at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas. The kids cooked meat, chopped garlic and grated cheese, then added sauce and pasta and assembled the ingredients into casseroles. Special thanks go to Chef Byron Hammock at Saracen Resort for cooking the pasta.

Since Nov 2008, over 1,200 kids, ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade from 17 schools, churches and community organizations have participated in Kids Cookin’ for a Cause! They have produced an estimated 12,700 pounds of food, enough for over 19,600 meals for hungry Arkansans. Kids Cookin’ for a Cause! is a program sponsored and produced by Kids Cook! in Little Rock, AR.

12/07/2022

The season of giving is here, and we can all give our time for those in need. 👨‍🍳ASC is partnering with First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry and Kids Cook Arkansas to bring Kids Cookin' for a Cause, a service program that provides youth ages 10+ the ability to hone their kitchen skills while cooking delicious pasta dinners 🍝 for hungry Arkansans.

Come help make a difference 👍 at The ARTSpace on Main on Saturday, Dec 10 from 10AM-12PM. Register for free at asc701.org/events/2022/kids-cookin-for-a-cause-december.

11/28/2022

The Winter series sold out quickly, so we added some Spring classes: https://www.eggshellskitchencompany.com/collections/cooking-classes

Our Winter 2023 class schedule for Warm Winter Recipes is posted on our website and we are happy to continue cooking at Eggshells Kitchen Company! You can sign up here: https://www.eggshellskitchencompany.com/collections/cooking-classes/products/kids-cook-warm-winter-recipes-set-of-3-classes or call Eggshells at 501-664-6900.

11/09/2022

197 Trail Mix Snack Bags! Last week 9 CrEATe Lab students assembled a total of 197 snack bags for Potluck Food Rescue. The project consisted of a two-hour session at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas and was the community service portion of a 7 week-long nutrition based cooking series in which the kids and their families participated.

The November event was the result of a community partnership between the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Mid West Dairy Council, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Potluck Food Rescue and Kids Cook!

Since Nov 2008, over 1,200 kids, ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade from 17 schools, churches and community organizations have participated in this project. They have produced an estimated 12,700 pounds of food, enough for over 19,500 meals for hungry kids.

09/14/2022

Our Fall classes are about to start! We will start off with some recipes gathered from my summer travels, continue with fall fruit and a spotlight on apples and conclude with some easy holiday ideas. Sign up here: https://www.eggshellskitchencompany.com/collections/cooking-classes
Classes are September 18, September 25 and October 2, 2-4 pm.