Lunar New Year Cooking and Dinner

Join Chef Tara Humphrey of the Global Peel as she explores culture through cooking. We’ll be eating longevity noodles and making a whole steamed fish for abundance. Lucky foods will include folding dumpling and rolling rice balls. Learn history, eat dinner, and share our common story with your fellow students in the Cheney kitchen and dining room.  Chef Tara will recommend beverages that will pair with the menu. Great food and life skills to carry forward. We are all family around food.  Ages 21+

Adult and Child Cooking -Breakfast Around the World!

Join Chef Tara Humphrey of the Global Peel as she explores culture through cooking. Bagels, donuts, and beans are just a few of the sweet and savory menu items. We’ll learn where pancakes originated and learn how to make eggs the way you like them. Learn history, eat dinner, and share our common story with your fellow students in the Cheney kitchen and dining room. Great food and life skills to carry forward. We are all family around food.  Ages 10+ with adult

Cooking Around the World—Philippines

Join Chef Tara Humphrey of Global Peel for a culinary and cultural tour around the world through food.

In September, explore the beauty of French Cooking and let’s sous-vis Coq au vin!  In October, the weather is perfect for Kenya’s savory stews and curries.  In November as a native Texan, let the chef share the secrets of her favorite home cooked foods!  January brings the Philippines and so many layered flavors including making our own Halo-Halo.  February brings Venezuela and dishes such halachas, tequenos and quesillo. In March, let’s go down under and cook, emu, a slice of beetroot on a burger, crayfish and taro! Tara has planned recipes for each session, and you will enjoy the fruits of your labor in the Cheney dining room while you explore cultures. Bring along your favorite wine to sip or Tara will send suggested menu pairings. Ages 21+

Pet Photos with Santa 12:30P

Santa will be waiting for you and your four-legged family member in the Greenhouse on the grounds of Cheney Mansion to capture your holiday photo for the whole family!  Registration is per family–just 1 person needs to be registered. Digital photos from our professional photographer are included. All ages

Cooking Around the World-Japanese Kaiseki

Join Chef Tara Humphrey of the Global Peel as she explores culture through cooking. Your child will experience a hands-on cooking class with recipes and techniques from around the world. Your camper will investigate a new technique and culture each day:

Tuesday: Japanese Kaiseki,

Wednesday: Seafood Prep and Cooking,

Thursday: Pasta and Pastry,

Friday:  The Almighty Cow and Pig on the grill and beyond.

Each day discover a broad range of flavors from several countries. Highlights this week will be Kaiseki, food presentation, working with whole fish, barbecue, and more. Learn history, eat lunch, and share our common story with your fellow students in the Cheney kitchen and dining room. Great food and life skills to carry forward. We are all family around food.  Ages 12-16