Youth Food Classes

Fall & Winter

ugly sourdough - it doesn't have to be pretty to taste good!

16 Yr Olds-Adults

Think sourdough must be crusty and Instagram-perfect to be delicious? In this beginner-friendly class, we toss that pressure aside and embrace “ugly” sourdough using a simple two-loaf pan method… no fancy tools, scoring, or shaping required. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or you've tried and failed before, this class is for you. You’ll be guided step‑by‑step through mixing, folding, fermenting, and baking, with easy‑to‑follow tips that make it all feel doable. By the end, you’ll go home with an active sourdough starter, two doughs resting in loaf pans for an overnight cold ferment, a printed guide with timelines and techniques, and the confidence to bake more imperfectly perfect treats like scones, focaccia, and sourdough cookies. Making good bread doesn’t have to be complicated and pretty… it just has to taste amazing. Let’s get messy, have fun, and bake some ugly, delicious sourdough together.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Registration Deadline: Session 1 - Sept 6 | Session 2 - Oct 11
  • Cost: $90r/$105nr
  • Instructor: Michelle Nolander (Owner - Brood Dough + Co) 
  • Session 1: Sat, Sept 13 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Session 2: Sat, Oct 18  | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - Room TBD

autumn cookie decorating

Parent-Child (5-8 Yrs) | Youth (9-16 Yrs) | Adults (17 Yrs+)

Join us for a cozy and creative Autumn Cookie Decorating Workshop! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the art of royal icing as you decorate a delightful set of fall-themed sugar cookies. You'll learn essential techniques like outlining, flooding, and adding charming seasonal details. Each participant will leave with a dozen beautifully decorated cookies and the skills to recreate them at home. Please note: Cookies are prepared in a home kitchen not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and contain wheat, eggs, dairy, and almond. Come celebrate the season with sweets, creativity, and fun!

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, Sept 6 (or when full)
  • Cost: $50r/$65nr
  • Instructor: Jen Meyering (Owner - One Smart Cookie) 
  • Parent & Child (5-8 Yrs + Guardian): Sat, Sept 20 | 10:00-11:30 AM
  • Youth (9-16 Yrs): Sat, Sept 20 | 1:00-2:30 PM
  • Adults (17 Yrs-Adults): Sat, Sept 20 | 3:30-5:00 PM
  • Location: New Groningen Elementary School - Cafeteria

winter wonderland cookie decorating

Parent-Child (5-8 Yrs) | Youth (9-16 Yrsz) | Adults (17 Yrs+)

Step into our Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating Workshop, a festive, beginner-friendly session where you'll master royal icing techniques like outlining, flooding, and wintry accents. Each participant will decorate a dozen sugar cookies and leave with both their creations and the skills to recreate them at home. Please note: the cookies are made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and contain wheat, eggs, dairy, and almond. Come join us for a sweet seasonal celebration and take-home edible art!

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, Jan 3 (or when full)
  • Cost: $50r/$65nr
  • Instructor: Jen Meyering (Owner - One Smart Cookie) 
  • Parent & Child (5-8 Yrs + Guardian): Sat, Jan 17 | 10:00-11:30 AM
  • Youth (9-16 Yrs): Sat, Jan 17 | 1:00-2:30 PM
  • Adults (17 Yrs-Adults): Sat, Jan 17 | 3:30-5:00 PM
  • Location: New Groningen Elementary School - Cafeteria

free family cookie class - snack edition!

School-Aged Kids & Their Families

Join us for a fun and interactive family cooking and nutrition class where healthy snacking takes center stage! In this engaging session, families will learn simple, nutritious snacking tips while creating delicious, no-bake energy bites together. Discover the benefits of wholesome ingredients, explore creative snack ideas, and enjoy hands-on fun as you mix, roll, and taste your way to healthier habits.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, Sept 27
  • Cost: FREE - registration still required
  • Instructor: Heidi Lynema (Corewell Health Dietitian & CATCH Instructor)
  • Date: Thur, Oct 2
  • Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
  • Location: Cityside MS - Room 135

free family cookie class - breakfast edition!

School-Aged Kids & Their Families

Kickstart your day with a fun, hands-on family cooking and nutrition class all about healthy breakfasts! Together, we’ll crack, mix, and bake our way to tasty egg cups packed with colorful veggies and fluffy baked oat cups bursting with wholesome ingredients. While we cook, we will chat about simple tips for making nutritious breakfasts that will fuel your family’s day. 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, Jan 26
  • Cost: FREE - registration still required
  • Instructor: Heidi Lynema (Corewell Health Dietitian & CATCH Instructor)
  • Date: Sat, Jan 31
  • Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
  • Location: Cityside MS - Room 135