Wooden Spoon kitchen

Wooden Spoon kitchen Online Cooking Program for Children, Ages 9-16
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Where children learn to cook with confidence and joy

Follow for delicious recipes, stunning food photography, and exciting ice cream workshops/demos. We offer professional food styling and photography services to bring your culinary creations to life! 🍨📸

STUDY SNACK SEASON IS HERE 🧠💪We are all knee deep in exam time right now, and let’s be honest-snacking is high on the pr...
15/06/2026

STUDY SNACK SEASON IS HERE 🧠💪

We are all knee deep in exam time right now, and let’s be honest-snacking is high on the priority list between studying, revising, and trying to keep energy levels up 😅

As a mom feeding my own teens (and with most of my cooking club students also being teens), I’ve been thinking a lot about simple snack ideas that actually help support focus and energy during this time.

Here are some ideas for smarter study snacks:

🥜 Combining high fibre + high protein foods can help keep you fuller for longer and support more stable energy levels during study sessions
🧠 Protein-rich foods like yoghurt, milk, eggs, biltong, chickpeas, nuts and edamame help with satiety and focus
🌾 Fibre-rich foods like fruit, oats, popcorn and legumes help slow down energy release and reduce crashes
🍫 A small treat element (like dark chocolate or marshmallows) can still fit in- it’s all about balance and portion awareness
⚡ The goal is not perfection, but better fuel choices that support your brain during long study hours

⚖️ Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist. These are general, rough ideas and estimates depending on portion sizes and brands. Things I am trying out for my own children:)

This week in our Cooking Club we made a Basque Cheesecake! 🍰This famous Spanish cheesecake is known for its beautifully ...
12/06/2026

This week in our Cooking Club we made a Basque Cheesecake! 🍰

This famous Spanish cheesecake is known for its beautifully caramelised top and creamy centre. It may look burnt on the outside, but that's exactly what makes it so delicious!

This was our baking challenge of the term-baking something that can actually flop if you don't follow the method carefully.

👩‍🍳 What We Learned:
• The history of Basque Cheesecake and where it originated
• The difference between Basque Cheesecake and New York Cheesecake
• How to measure ingredients accurately
• How caramelisation and the Maillard reaction create flavour and colour
• How to tell when a cheesecake is perfectly baked

👩‍🍳 Thinking about joining us?

Our Founding Members group is almost FULL and there are only 10 spots left before prices increase.

So if you've been sitting on the fence, now is the time to lock in your lower monthly price before the increase 😊

We are taking a break for the school holidays and will release our programme for next term soon.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 17:00–18:00

📅 Fridays
⏰ 12:00–13:00
Especially for homeschoolers

📅 Saturdays
⏰ 12:00–13:00

Sign up here:
🔗 https://woodenspoonkitchen.co.za/cooking-club

05/06/2026

Did you know that pizza wasn't always popular?

Before it became one of the world's favourite foods, it was a simple meal enjoyed by working-class people in Naples, Italy. Everything changed when Queen Margherita tasted a pizza made with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil-the colours of the Italian flag. 🇮🇹🍕

In this week's Online Cooking Club lesson, we learned the story behind Pizza Margherita and made our own mini pizzas using a simple 2-ingredient dough.

One of the things that makes our club different is that we don't just teach children how to cook-we teach them about nutrition, ingredients, food history, and the science behind cooking too.

🌍 Join from anywhere
👩‍🍳 Suitable for ages 10–18
🍴 Program for next term is released next week.

Comment PIZZA and I'll send you the details.

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A very important part of our cooking club is teaching teens about nutrition.And I see it all the time when I ask these q...
04/06/2026

A very important part of our cooking club is teaching teens about nutrition.

And I see it all the time when I ask these questions. The basics of nutrition that teens cover at school-and often even at home-are not nearly enough to carry them into young adulthood when they'll be cooking, shopping, and making food choices on their own.

So, can your teen answer these simple questions about fibre?

✔️ What is fibre?
✔️ Why do we need it?
✔️ How much should teens eat each day?
✔️ Which foods are high in fibre?

Swipe through the carousel and test their knowledge!

Comment FIBRE below and I'll send you my cheat sheet of 20 foods that are high in fibre.

Last week in our Cooking Club we made a Chicken Tagine & Cous Cous!A delicious fragrant recipe, using different aromatic...
04/06/2026

Last week in our Cooking Club we made a Chicken Tagine & Cous Cous!
A delicious fragrant recipe, using different aromatic spices.

👩‍🍳 What We Learned:
History of Tagine
Names and uses of different spices
How to cook whole chicken pieces
How cous cous is made
How to chop and peel sweet potatoes

👩‍🍳 Thinking about joining us?
Our Founding Members group is almost FULL and there are only 10 spots left before prices increase.
So if you’ve been sitting on the fence, now is the time to lock in your lower monthly price before the increase 😊

👩‍🍳 Want to join us for a FREE trial class?
Send me a WhatsApp to book and come see what our Cooking Club is all about!
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 17:00–18:00
📅 Saturdays
⏰ 12:00–13:00

Sign-up here:
🔗 https://woodenspoonkitchen.co.za/cooking-club/

How I Survived a 16th Birthday Party (For Under R1000!) 🌮🎉My eldest turned 16 yesterday! We’ve never been into massive, ...
02/06/2026

How I Survived a 16th Birthday Party (For Under R1000!) 🌮🎉
My eldest turned 16 yesterday! We’ve never been into massive, expensive parties-for us, it’s always been about creative, special moments that actually count.

So when I found some old decor in a storage box, I asked her: "Want to host a Mexican-themed cooking party?" Against all teenage odds, she said YES!

It was beautifully chaotic-rain pouring down, a last-minute grocery delivery, and me rushing around playing "mom taxi" right up until the doorbell rang.

But once the music started? Absolute magic.
The phones disappeared. The kids cooked, laughed, played games, and even started daring each other to eat the raw décor chillies (with hilarious, slightly regretful results! 🥵).

It proved to me that you don't need a massive budget to create an unforgettable experience. The kids cook, they connect, and they build real kitchen confidence.

Because so many parents dread the "teen party planning" phase, I’ve packaged my exact recipes and planning into the Mexican Fiesta Party Bundle!

What’s Inside:
Customisable Canva templates
Teen-approved interactive recipes & shopping lists
Spotify playlist
Easy, budget-friendly decor ideas and so much more!

I’m keeping the launch price at just R199 for the rest of July before it goes up to R250. (Cooking Club members, check your inbox for your 35% discount code!)

Get your complete party guide here!
https://woodenspoonkitchen.co.za/product/mexican-fiesta-diy-cooking-party-bundle/

Last week in our Cooking Club students levelled up their breakfast game!! 🍳✨Once a term we learn how to make a delicious...
27/05/2026

Last week in our Cooking Club students levelled up their breakfast game!! 🍳✨

Once a term we learn how to make a delicious breakfast recipe in our Cooking Club because breakfast is one of the best meals of the day… just look at any coffee shop menu! Am I right?😉☕🥐

These are the kinds of everyday kitchen basics that build real confidence in the kitchen and skills your teen will use for life.

If your child would love to learn how to cook from scratch, we still have two fabulous recipes left this term and new students are welcome to join anytime. Or send me a message if you would like to join a free class.

Only 10 spots left for our founding members and then monthly membership prices will increase.

https://woodenspoonkitchen.co.za/cooking-club/

Last week in our Cooking Club we made comforting Chicken Pot Pie with a crispy phyllo pastry topping 🥧A delicious, cozy ...
18/05/2026

Last week in our Cooking Club we made comforting Chicken Pot Pie with a crispy phyllo pastry topping 🥧
A delicious, cozy recipe packed with practical cooking skills and kitchen confidence!

👩‍🍳 What We Learned:
How different types of pastry are used in cooking -including puff pastry, shortcrust, and delicate phyllo pastry
Where phyllo pastry originated from and why it’s so popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking 🌍
Why frozen vegetables are actually a fantastic alternative to fresh -convenient, budget-friendly, and often frozen at peak freshness 🥕
Different recipes you can make with phyllo pastry.

👩‍🍳 Thinking about joining us?
Our Founding Members group is almost FULL and there are only 10 spots left before prices increase.
So if you’ve been sitting on the fence, now is the time to lock in your lower monthly price before the increase 😊

👩‍🍳 Want to join us for a FREE trial class?
Send me a WhatsApp to book and come see what our Cooking Club is all about!

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 17:00–18:00

📅 Saturdays
⏰ 12:00–13:00

Sign-up here:
🔗 https://woodenspoonkitchen.co.za/cooking-club/

This week in our Cooking Club we made crispy stuffed jacket potatoes with homemade mayonnaise 🥔✨Simple, delicious comfor...
08/05/2026

This week in our Cooking Club we made crispy stuffed jacket potatoes with homemade mayonnaise 🥔✨
Simple, delicious comfort food and the perfect recipe for building confidence in the kitchen!

👩‍🍳 What We Learned:

Why potatoes become crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside when baked

How mayonnaise is made through emulsification and why oil and egg magically combine 🥚

Why potatoes are actually a great source of energy, fibre, and important nutrients

The kitchen chats, proud smiles, and loaded potato creations were honestly the best part 💛

👩‍🍳 Thinking about joining us?
Our Founding Members group is almost FULL and there are only 15 spots left before prices increase.

So if you’ve been sitting on the fence, now is the time to lock in your lower monthly price before the increase 😊

👩‍🍳 Want to join us for a FREE trial class?
Send me a WhatsApp to book and come see what our Cooking Club is all about!

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 17:00–18:00

📅 Saturdays
⏰ 12:00–13:00

Sign-up here:
🔗 https://woodenspoonkitchen.co.za/cooking-club/

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