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Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with Chef Mona
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, October 1st | 5:30-8:00pm

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Creamy Southern Grits, Sautéed Shrimp, Pumpkin Bread & Winter Greens Salad
Join Chef Mona for a hands-on Southern cooking experience featuring creamy cheese grits topped with seasoned sautéed shrimp. Round out the meal with savory pumpkin bread, and a tender winter greens salad with lemon vinaigrette. Along the way, you’ll learn essential techniques and tips for creating these comforting Southern favorites at home. Students work in pairs. Beer & wine available for purchase (cash or Venmo).

Menu:

  • Savory Shrimp over Cheesy Grits
  • Pumpkin Bread
  • Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Southern Classics

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers from class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • Students work in pairs – sign up with a friend!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Roots & Refinement: Southern Desserts Reimagined
Baking Class for Ages 16+
Monday, October 12th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Elevated Southern Sweets with Timeless Charm
Celebrate the heart and heritage of Southern baking through an elegant, contemporary lens with Chef Catrina. In this hands-on class, you’ll transform beloved comfort-food desserts into refined, restaurant-worthy creations while honoring the flavors that have made them classics for generations. Explore techniques in plating, texture, flavor balance, and presentation as you learn how to elevate simple ingredients into sophisticated desserts.

Menu:

  • Bougie Banana Pudding – Layers of silky vanilla custard, fresh bananas, crisp cookie elements, and beautifully composed garnishes.
  • Plated Peach Cobbler – Seasonal peaches paired with delicate pastry components and modern plating techniques that highlight this Southern favorite.

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Dessert fundamentals
  • Custards, cobblers, and more

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for Beginner to advanced cooks

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Catrina Mills 

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Breakfast For Dinner!
Cooking Class for Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Thursday, September 24th | 5:30-7:30pm

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In this hands-on class, young chefs and their adult partners will learn from Chef Mona how to make fluffy homemade biscuits from scratch, then top them with rich and savory country-style gravy. You’ll also prepare warm fried apples seasoned with cinnamon and spice for a comforting finishing touch. Who says breakfast is only for mornings? Grab your favorite grown-up and join us for a fun-filled evening of Southern-inspired cooking as we turn classic breakfast favorites into a delicious dinner feast! Perfect for ages 7–12 with an adult, this class is a cozy, family-friendly cooking adventure packed with Southern comfort and plenty of delicious fun.

Menu:

  • Country Style Biscuits and Gravy
  • Fried Apples

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to make the perfect country gravy
  • Flakey Biscuits
  • Kitchen Safety and Sanitation
  • Baking, Saute, Sauce Making

More about this class:

  • Class is for kids ages 7-12 with an adult – sign up together
  • Take home any leftovers from class, and recipes to make more at home!
  • Great for beginner-intermediate cooks

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua

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