Yummy Carrots in a Muffin!!

This past weekend I made a carrot cake for my sister's shower because she really likes it. Well it turned out yummy and everyone enjoyed it!
Today I am home with a sick child so I made carrot muffins and they are yummy too!

Here is my recipe....

I used Agave nectar which comes from the agave plant. It is a sweet liquid with a consistency a bit smoother than honey. Agave is also low on the glycemic index and is metabolized by your body slower than sugar so it has a less severe effect on blood sugar fluctuations. You can find it at any health food store and I bet you’ll find many ways for it to replace sugar in your kitchen. If you want more of a treat you can put icing on them!



Carrot Cupcakes

1 Cup Flour
3/4 Tsp Baking Powder
3/4 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
3/4 Cup Agave
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
2 Large Eggs
1 1/2 Cup Carrots, peeled and shredded
1/4 Cup Pineapple, drained, crushed in juice

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a medium sized bowl.
3. Using a mixer, beat the agave, oil and eggs until thoroughly combined.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
5. Add the carrots and pineapple and beat until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
6. Line 12 1/3 cup muffin cups with paper liners.
7. Scoop batter into cups, filling 3/4 full.
8. Bake for 30 minutes.
9. Cool (cupcakes can be made 1 day ahead, cover and store at room temperature).
10 Spread top of each cupcake with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese icing and serve.

Cream Cheese Icing (Make 2 Cups)

1 8 oz Package Cream Cheese, room temperature
1/2 Cup Butter, room temperature
4 Tbsp Agave Nectar
1 Tsp Vanilla
1. Place all the ingredients in a mixer and beat on medium to high speed until fluffy.
2. Spread on cupcakes.
Enjoy!

Lori
Happy Cooking!

519-940-1131

Tis the Season to increase your Antioxidants

Fresh cranberries are now in season between October and December, just in time for the holidays!

One serving of fresh cranberries (1/2 cup) is low in calories and full of vitamin C and fiber and also a good source of vitamin K.
Cranberries have a great deal of health benefits:
• helps protect the urinary tract from infections
• fights viral infections
• increases the good cholesterol
• improves vascular function high antioxidant properties help fight cancer

Now that you know how great cranberries are for your family’s diet, here is some guidelines on buying fresh cranberries:
• Choose firm, ripe cranberries
• Look for cranberries that are deep red color
• Remember, fresh has more antioxidants than the dried cranberries or bottled cranberry drinks
• Fresh cranberries can be stored in the refrigerator for several months. Before storing, discard any soft, discolored, pitted or shriveled fruits.
• Once frozen, cranberries may be kept for several years. To freeze, spread fresh cranberries out on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer. In a couple of hours, the fully frozen berries will be ready to transfer to a freezer bag. Don’t forget to date the bag before returning to the freezer.
• Once thawed, frozen berries will be quite soft and should be used immediately.

Enjoy some seasonally fresh cranberries as part of your holiday season!

Yours in best health,

Lori Tinella
Little Chefs

Book your Little Chefs party now and receive our 1 year Anniversary special!
Contact us for more information 519-940-1131 or info@thelittlechefs.ca
NOTE: Gingerbread decorating classes are filling up fast so book your child's spot soon. Most classes in Erin @ What's Cookin are sold out. A few spots remain for the Friday November 27th @ 7 pm.
in Erin. Some spots in the classes in Orangeville Dec 6th and 12th!

Happy Halloween from Little Chefs!

Little Chefs would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Halloween. To celebrate this fun filled day we have classes that are still open for registration at Alder St Recreation Centre this Saturday October 24th!
"Hooray for Halloween"
1pm. Ages 5 and up.

Wear your costume and get a special themed treat! Come for food, fun, crafts, prizes and more..........

You must register by Friday October 23rd at Alder St. guest services desk or call 519-940-1131 for more information on this Spooktakular event!

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We are a proudly mom-owned and operated business!

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Get Your Kids Cooking This Fall!

Late Summer Newsletter
What a way to end our summer with all this beautiful weather! Fall is around the corner and we are all thinking of activities to keep the kids busy when there are not in school. Why not have them try a cooking class or two with Little Chefs!

Here at Little Chefs we are excited about all the upcoming Fall cookshops in Erin and Orangeville.

Fall Cookshops coming up in September *A few spots available so please call or stop by to register and your child's name will be entered in a draw for a prize!

Fall for Veggies! @ What's Cookin in Erin 519-833-0909
Come out and explore the bounty of veggies that are available now! Sunday Sept 20, 2009. 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Healthy Afterschool Snacking! @ Alder St. Recreation Centre in Orangeville
"I'm Hungry what can I make to eat?" Saturday September 26th, 2009. 1:00pm & 3:00pm

To find out more information or about other upcoming classes or events call or e-mail me anytime.

Lori Tinella, Founder Little Chefs
Happy Cooking!


Have a Party that COOKS!
519.940.1131

info@thelittlechefs.ca

Little Chefs Fall Cooking Programs

NEW Fall Weekend Little Chefs Series at What's Cookin' in Erin & Alder Street Recreation Centre in Orangeville!!

Whats's Cookin'in Erin

Sunday September 20th- Fall for Veggies!
Sunday October 18th- Hooray for Halloween!
Sunday November15th - Delightful yet healthy baking class
Stay tuned for December Gingerbread Dreams classes! Register at What's Cookin' in Erin 519-833-0909

Alder Street Recreation Centre in Orangeville
Saturday September 26th - Fall for Veggies!
Saturday October 24th- Hooray for Halloween!
Saturday November 21st - Fun, Fabulous Fruit!
Saturday December 12th - Gingerbread Dreams! Register at Alder Recreation Centre guest services desk.

** $ 20.00 one-time registration fee for signature Little Chefs apron or t-shirt and recipe book with Fall series.

To schedule your own cooking class or party of 8 or more! Call Little Chefs @ 519-940-1131

Be sure to sign-up early for classes as class size is limited and books up fast.

Thank you again! Whether you've done an event with us in the past or this was the first time with us, Thank you! I look forward to seeing you again.
**Stay tuned for more fun in the kitchen !!


Happy Cooking,

Lori Tinella
Little Chefs
Cook Up Some Fun Today!
info@thelittlechefs.ca
519.940.1131

Summer Cool Treats Kids Cookshops

At Little Chefs we love cooking! We are all about getting children excited about eating, fresh healthy food and learning to cook ' real ' food using simple recipes and great ingredients!

Liitle Chefs cookshops and classes are perfect for keen cooks, fussy eaters, and creative kids!!

To kick off our summer cookshops at What's Cookin' , we are offering a fantastic deal.
Any store purchases made while your child attends the cookshop or at pick-up ares TAX-FREE!

We still have a few spots available for our July 19th cool, summer treats classes at 11:30am & 1:30pm.

Please call What's Cookin' to reserve your spot! 519-833-0909

Lori

Little Chefs

Have a Party that COOKS!

519-940-1131

Kids Cooking Up Some Fun For Dad!!

This past Sunday Little Chefs Weekend Kids were cooking up some yummy foods for their Dads!
This group consisted of two boys and six girls, all ranging in ages of 5-8 years. The Little Chefs made their own healthy version of a cupcake complete with yummy icing and decorations. While the cakes were baking the pizza chefs were in full action rolling and stretching their doughs to customize it to their Dad's liking! After the pizza's were finished and cooking the kids had a break from cooking and make a placemat. (I will get these to you soon)
The picture you see was taken by a photographer friend of mine. She is an awesome photographer and gladly came out to What's Cooking' to snap lots of photos of all the Little Chefs and myself. Thanks so much Michelle, I really appreciate you coming by to take some photos of my Weekend Little Chefs! Michelle's business is called Captured Moments Photography and she can be reached at 519.938.9344 Have a look at her website to see some of her work. http://www.capturedmomentsphotography.ca/

Happy Cooking, Lori
Stay tuned for more great classes and cookshops around town!

Little Chefs
info@thelittlechefs.ca or 519.940.1131

Cooking with Kids Classes

Local Events around Town with Little Chefs

Looking for a relaxing night out , enjoy a cup of coffee, paint some pottery, shop , have a mini manicure and get some easy summer tips and recipes for summer months ahead?
Come to Joppa's Coffee House in Orangeville where there is a Fun evening planned by some local businesses! Thursday May 28th 7:00-9:00pm @ Joppa's 168B Broadway Ave.

Sunday May 31st bring the kids to What's Cookin' in Erin for some cooking Fun! The kids with have the opportunity to have some hands experience in the kitchen and you do not have to clean up!! Please register at What's Cookin' 98 Main Street, Erin 519-833-0909 to reserve your spot for 1:30pm or 3:00pm.

Father's Day is fast approaching so why not let your kids get cooking! Little Chefs has partnered with Orangeville Parks and Recreation for some cooking programs and events!
Saturday June 13th form 10:00am - 12:00pm is the day and time reserved for your kids to come to Tony Rose Recreation to make something special for Dad. Registration is done at Alder St or Tony Rose or call Tracy @ 519-940-9092 X 4102 to reserve your limited spot. This is a drop off cookshop for 5-13 year olds.

Happy cooking,

Lori Tinella
Little Chefs
519-940-1131
www.thelittlechefs.ca

HAVE A PARTY THAT COOKS!

**Spring Promo Book a Little Chefs cooking party this summer and receive one free guest!**

Cupcake Bake For March Break!

Little Chefs…healthier kids one bite at a time!


2009 Sessions Have Begun!
Check The New Orangeville Parks & Rec Spring/Summer Brochure*
*Delivered with The Banner March 10th


Little Chefs Presents ~ The March Break Cupcake Bake!

What child doesn't like making homemade cupcakes?
Say 'good-bye' to store bought, instant cupcakes and say 'hello!' to delicious, chocolate, carrot, and pumpkin spice cupcakes from scratch!

Kids will learn one of the above recipes from scratch, plus discover the origins of the first "cup-cake". Each child will decorate their own home-made cupcakes with an assortment of real butter-cream/cream cheese icings and colourful decorations – this is the part kid's love best!

Little Chefs is partnering with Orangeville Parks & Rec offering a bakeshop class during the camp day for children aged 5-12 on Tuesday March 17th and Thursday March 19th 12:30-2:30pm. Included is a printed copy of the cupcake recipe to take home.
What better way to spend your Spring Break! Yum !!

Contact Tracy at Orangeville Parks & Rec to reserve your spot as they are limited
519-940-9092 X 4106

Look for all New Spring Programs in the Parks and Rec brochure that came out with the Orangeville Banner March 10th. Or pick up a copy at Alder arena or Tony Rose Arena.

Yours in good health,

Lori
Little Chefs

Have a Party that COOKS!
519-940-1131

Cooking Classes for Kids

Yahoo afterschool cooking classes are on there way!!
I have recently partnered with Orangeville Parks and Rec for some great daytime classes.
There will be class sessions afterschool on Wednesdays and daytime Parent-tot classes on Friday mornings!
Look for more information in the local Orangeville paper.....
Also forgot some great march break program additions with parks and rec programs already set-up. We will be offering a Cupcake Bake on two days of the march break program week. Making cupcakes from scratch with real icings too! Yummy!
Contact Tracey at Alder Rec Centre for more information. 519-940-9092 X 4106

Yours in good health,

Lori
Have a Party that Cooks!!!

Stay tuned upcoming Easter Event in the end of March.....lots of fun for the kids!!

Little Chefs
519-940-1131
littlechefs@sympatico.ca