Peppercorn Cooking Classes
PARTY FOOD
Classes Offered: Aug 27-29, Sept 3-5
This class turns snack time into party time! A variety of bite sized treats are created in this hands-on culinary class. From sweet to savory, crunchy to creamy every combination is designed to be a mini version of your favorite food. Students will learn how to plan, prep and plate crowd pleasing hors d’oeuvres for family and friends.
LOTSA PASTA
Classes Offered: July 2-4, 9-11
Get ready to mix, cut and shape your way through this classic pasta class! We’ll be making our own pasta dough, fillings and a variety of familiar sauces as well as a quick study of the difference when cooking fresh vs. boxed pasta; what to look for and how to tell when it’s done.
DESSERTS
Classes Offered: June 25-27, Sept 10-12
Ooh la la! It’s time to whisk, torch and taste your way through this classic French dessert class-all hands-on and chef instructed. You’ll appreciate how simple ingredients come together with careful technique to create these truly elegant desserts.
HAND PIES
Classes Offered: July 16-18, 23-25
Bake your way to delicious! Fun, flavorful and portable, these hand pies are perfect for food on the go. From golden, flaky crusts to mouthwatering fillings, students will explore classic and creative combinations, both sweet and savory.
WINNER - WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!
Classes Offered: Aug 13-15, 20-22
Get ready to cook like a pro and eat like a champion! Turn ONE meal into many in this chef taught, hands-on cooking class that shows young chefs how to think and cook like a pro. We’ll start by making a whole roasted chicken dinner.
GOOD MORNING
Classes Offered: July 30-31, Aug 1, 6-8
Get ready for a whisk-tastic adventure! In this hands-on culinary class, kids will learn to cook up a breakfast spread that’s both delicious and full of real kitchen skills. Guided by a professional chef, young cooks will crack, mix, flip and create.
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About Us
Tanna Wagenman, founder and principal instructor at The Peppercorn Academy grew up in Red Wing, Minnesota. After graduating from Red Wing High School, Chef Tanna studied chemistry at North Dakota State University. Her passion, however, lay in the culinary arts and she pursued her passion by attending the highly reputable culinary school in Hyde Park, New York, The Culinary Institute of America, where she earned her degree and two medals for excellence.
Shortly after graduation Chef Tanna was granted a security clearance by the United States Secret Service and was selected by the Presidential Family as their summer chef in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Chef Tanna’s 30-year career as a classically trained chef included stints with the Hyatt Hotel Corporation, private airline catering, a French chocolate company (yes, chef Tanna is also a chocolatier) and with an international pastry and dessert wholesaler. She has owned, operated or worked in a number of hotels, restaurants and cafes from Maryland to Hawaii-with quite a few places in between!
Chef Tanna is devoted to passing on the skills and techniques of a near lifetime in the culinary industry to another generation. She is committed to teaching young people the ease and joy of making healthy, fresh unprocessed meals which can be enjoyed by the whole family.
At Peppercorn Academy students will work hands-on with Chef Tanna at their own fully equipped workstations using techniques and recipes collected over many years in the culinary world. She hopes to give young people the skills, knowledge and confidence to be comfortable preparing fresh, healthy meals in their own home kitchen.
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Our Cooking Classes
Party Food
This class turns snack time into party time! A variety of bite sized treats are created in this hands-on culinary class.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Lotsa Pasta
Get ready to mix, cut and shape your way through this classic pasta class! We’ll be making our own pasta dough.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Desserts
Ooh la la! It’s time to whisk, torch and taste your way through this classic French dessert class-all hands-on and chef instructed.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Winner-Winner, Chicken Dinner
Get ready to cook like a pro and eat like a champion! Turn ONE meal into many in this chef taught, hands-on cooking class.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Good Morning
Get ready for a whisk-tastic adventure! In this hands-on culinary class, kids will learn to cook up a breakfast spread that’s both delicious.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Hand Pies
Bake your way to delicious! Fun, flavorful and portable, these hand pies are perfect for food on the go.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
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About Our Kids Cooking Program
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About the program
Discover an exciting opportunity for children to learn essential cooking skills in the heart of historic Red Wing, MN. Peppercorn Academy-a culinary studio, offers a unique series of pro-grams that are chef-taught, hands-on and tailored specifically for young, aspiring cooks.
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Hands-on Learning Experience
Each class is designed to blend real-world kitchen techniques with engaging recipes from around the globe. Participants will not only explore new flavors but also develop valuable skills, build confidence and ignite their creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
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Benefits for Young Chefs
- Learn from professional chefs
- Prepare authentic, delicious food using fresh and healthy ingredients
- Make new friends and share culinary adventures
- Develop confidence and creativity through cooking
- Experience the joy of hands-on learning and discovery
Creating Delicious Memories Together
Our classes are the perfect way for kids to explore cooking, make new friends, and build lifelong skills—all while having tons of fun.
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Kids Cooking Photos
