Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
​Janine Frizzo - Culinary Arts: Cooking with the Little Red Hen           Fall 2018

Instructor:  Janine Frizzo
Location:   Birchbank Farms    1826 Platt St., Niles                                                    Class begins Sept. 13 - Jan. 10
Teacher's phone #269-683-1786 Farm,  #269-845-0792 (Text Only)
Grades 4 and over

Additional registration at location is required. Click here for instructions.
                        
                                                                                                               ****Contact Janine if interested in a gluten-free cooking class****
Cooking I
Thursdays  9:00  to 10:30 AM
Course Outline may be adjusted for current student/parent expectations.  Basics,  from scratch.  Kitchen safety,  cleanliness,  how to analyze ingredient labels………..cooking by method , apron and hair cover required.  Food allergies and intolerances contact  Janine directly.


Cooking II
Thursday 10:45 AM  to 12:15 PM
​Prerequisite:  Cooking I or interview
Course Outline may be adjusted for current student/parent expectations.  Working with the skills learned in Cooking I. We will review, reinforce and improve.  Details such as spice and herb identification,  sauces, fillings and menu planning. Ethnic foods, seasonal availability, and preservation.  Garden choices.


Cooking III
Thursdays 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Prerequisite:  Cooking II or interview
Course Outline may be adjusted for current student/parent expectations.    Students will meet with parents to determine the two semester schedule.  We will study seasonal meals and eating for better health.  Creating a cookbook to follow the first will be essential and recipes will be tested.  Potential Serve  safe NRA  testing, or seminar.   


Cooking IV Advanced
Thursday 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Prerequisite: Cooking III or interview
Course Outline; Julia Child study


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Syllabus 
Syllabus (levels 3 and Adv.)
Teacher of Record:  Lisa Van Plew-Cid