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👩‍🍳 Culinary Skills & Creative Add-On Program

Foundational Cooking | Sushi Basics | Bead Making Basics

Welcome to an exciting, hands-on program designed for young learners, beginners, and anyone who wants to build real kitchen confidence. Across 12 fun sessions, you’ll learn essential culinary techniques, simple recipes, plating skills — plus two creative modules: Basics of Sushi and Basics of Bead Making for artistic expression.

🍽️ What You’ll Learn

• Kitchen safety & hygiene

• Cutting, chopping & prep skills

• Cooking methods (boil, sauté, bake, fry)

• Simple global recipes

• Plating & presentation

• Bonus: Sushi basics

• Bonus: Bead-making basics for culinary-themed crafts

📚 12-Session Curriculum

SESSION 1 — Kitchen Introduction & Safety

• Understanding tools

• Safe knife handling

• Hygiene fundamentals

• Simple no-fire recipe

SESSION 2 — Cutting Skills & Ingredient Prep

• Julienne, dice, slice

• Vegetable prep practice

• Quick salad creation

SESSION 3 — Heat & Cooking Methods

• Boiling, steaming, sautéing

• Temperature basics

• Cook a simple dish

SESSION 4 — Flavors & Seasoning

• Taste elements (sweet, salty, sour, umami)

• Seasoning practice

• Make a basic soup or stir-fry

SESSION 5 — Dough & Baking Basics

• Kneading & shaping

• Simple breads or cookies

• Understanding oven settings

SESSION 6 — Simple International Dishes

• Intro to world cuisines

• Create 1–2 easy global recipes

• Presentation basics

SESSION 7 — Introduction to Sushi (Part 1)

• What is sushi?

• Tools used (mat, rice paddle, etc.)

• Preparing sushi rice

• Learning rolling technique (dry run with no raw fish)

SESSION 8 — Sushi Making (Part 2)

• Rolling simple veggie maki rolls

• Cutting clean slices

• Plate presentation

• Safe food handling practices

SESSION 9 — Desserts & Sweet Treats

• Measuring ingredients

• Cold desserts / simple bakes

• Garnishing technique

SESSION 10 — Culinary Creativity Project

• Choose a dish style (snack, dessert, sushi plate, fusion)

• Plan your ingredients

• Create your signature dish

SESSION 11 — Basics of Bead Making

• Introduction to bead tools

• Choosing colors & patterns

• Make simple bead keychains themed around food (🍣 sushi charm, 🥐 pastry charm, 🍓 fruit charm)

SESSION 12 — Final Showcase

• Present your best dish

• Display your bead craft

• Feedback, certificates & celebration

🌟 Perfect For

• Beginners wanting core cooking skills

• Kids & teens curious about global cuisine

• Creative learners who enjoy cooking + craft

• Anyone wanting a fun, confidence-building experience