My kids will take cooking lessons this winter break
I used to send my kids to local camps over winter break so they could do something constructive while I was at work.
But now that they are in the double digits, they groan at the idea of another organized activity. Fortunately I found something fun for them to do and they have actually agreed to it.
Publix has opened a cooking school in Boca Raton called Apron's. They are doing a Kids' Survivors Camp Dec. 29 and 30, in which kids can learn some basic recipes and cooking skills.
How could they say no to learning to make (and eat) pretzels, blondies, brownies, empanadas and churros?
Cost is $70. For more information, click here.
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