Wednesday 29 January 2014 The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) has teamed up with Stir Krazy cooking clubs to create the perfect recipe for half-term fun this February. Children aged between 4 and 16 will be catered for at junior and senior workshops that are jam packed with cooking activities. Young people will learn about ingredients and nutrition, develop essential skills and techniques to use in the kitchen, and sample different cuisines through a range of interesting recipes. Run by Cathie Reuben and Sarah Crennell, Stir Krazy provides a fun and relaxed environment for children to learn about cooking at after school clubs and holiday workshops. This is the first time that GSAL and Stir Krazy have worked together, and Cathie is excited about the potential for the partnership. Cathie said: “Our workshops were previously for ages 4 to 10, now working with GSAL means that we can extend our provision for children up to the age of 16. The food technology staff are very accommodating, and the department has everything we need, enabling us to bring industry experts on board to work with the older age group.” The senior group, aged from 11 to 16, will be working with cake maker Zoe Hopkinson of Zoe’s Fancy Cakes. Zoe said: “Children are so creative; I’m looking forward to the workshop which will give them the chance not only to bake but to come out with a work of art!” The junior workshop (ages 4-10) runs from 9.00am to 3.30pm each day from Wednesday 19 February to Friday 21 February, at a cost of £38 per day. The senior workshop (ages 11-16) takes place over two days, Wednesday 19 February and Thursday 20 February, and costs £96 for both days. All ingredients and equipment are supplied and children bring home the dishes they have made. The courses take place at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 8GS and bookings can be made online General Primary Senior School News
