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Friday, April 15, 2011

The Pepper Mill

Little Chefs Cook Big Meals at New School

ABC Chef's Academy, opening this weekend, teaches kids the art of cooking.

The cult of cooking is a modern phenomenon. The Food Network—the first dedicated cooking channel—has recently added a second network, the Cooking Channel. Food shows are peppered throughout television, and movies like Julie and Julia and Big Night are as much about cooking as the plot lines. Even cartoons got into the act when Ratatouille gave kids a taste. Never mind the star was a rodent; that rat could cook. Now, kids' cooking camps are popping up across the country. The St. Louis area's first chef's school for kids is coming to Chesterfield Mall. ABC Chef's Cooking Academy opens its doors Saturday with their grand opening celebration. The academy is the creation of Chesterfield resident Faronda Davis. Originally from Florida, Davis had…

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The Mom Memo

Whipt Cream Takes the Birthday Cake

Looking for a birthday cake to rival "Ace of Cakes"? Look no further than a Chesterfield cake shop.

For adults, birthdays are another harsh reminder of age progression. Sure, the big milestones, like turning 21 or reaching a new decade, are occasionally marked with parties. But our adulthood soirees are never quite as grand as the parties we throw for our kids. A child’s birthday party is a celebration that, parents hope, will create lifelong memories. And nothing is more important to a great birthday celebration than the perfect cake. Most of my kids’ birthday cakes have been purchased from Schnucks or Dairy Queen. My oldest son loves ice-cream cakes, and, really, DQ takes the cake with their frozen confections. Schnucks’ bakery also has been a popular choice because, as I am prone to party planning procrastination, I love that the …

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