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September - December 2016

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registerhow to

1. Register and pay in person or by phone at Customer Service at (613) 831-9268. Full payment must accompany registration and may be made in cash, by Interac, Visa or MasterCard. GST is added to all classes and room rentals.

2. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. A place in class is assured only if registration is received at least 3 days prior to class. Last-minute registration is the decision of the Cooking School Coordinator or Chef.

3. Brown’s Independent Grocer reserves the right to cancel or postpone classes with less than 8 registered participants.

4. Register both your name and phone number on the class list. Your phone number is essential in case of class changes or cancellations.

5. Credits for future classes are offered in place of refunds. If you are unable to attend a class, you must inform the Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance to be eligible for credit. We are unable to offer credit for ‘no shows’.

6. Registration Procedures for Telephone Orders. Signatures are required for all Upstairs at Brown’s telephone credit card bookings. If it is a Hands-On remember to wear comfortable footwear. Upstairs at Brown’s appreciates your cooperation.

For further information, or to book a birthday party, call Upstairs at Brown’s Coordinator, Sandra Brown at (613) 831-9274 or 613-324-1525 or email [email protected]

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MORE ABOUT UPSTAIRS AT BROWN’S

What’s for Dinner?Starved for good dinner ideas? Check out our regular What’s for Dinner demonstrations every Thursday from noon-1pm for the months of January-June classes will commence Thursday September 8, 2016 to Thursday December 8, 2016 and resume Thursday January 5, 2017 and we be cancelled Thursday November 10, 2016 for staff appreciation day. One of our Cooking School chefs demonstrates an easy-to-make meal, and then sends you off with a recipe and grocery list in hand so you can recreate the meal at home. FREE!

Private Classes and Room RentalsInterested in learning a cooking technique, or exploring a cuisine not offered here?We are happy to arrange private team building cooking classes for groups of 12 or more. Our room may also be rented for private functions such as corporate meetings, sales presentations and product showcasing. For more information, call Sandra Brown at (613) 831-9274 or 613-324-1525 or email [email protected]

Looking for Meeting Space?Upstairs at Brown’s is available for business and private meetings. We offer plenty of free parking, space for 30 people or more, and readily available coffee and freshly prepared food. For more information, and to book Upstairs at Browns, please call Sandra Brown at (613) 831-9274.

Class Food TastingsOur regular cooking classes include tasting portions of all dishes prepared. In our hands-on baking classes, registrants are encouraged to take home ‘the fruits of their labour’. For health reasons, all other food must be consumed during the class. Our assistants are not authorized to package food to take home.

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There’s always something cooking upstairs at browns

ADULT COOKING CLASSES

Food For Life: Cancer Project with Navjit KaurThe Power of Plant-Based Nutrition for Cancer Prevention & Survival1-3pm, Wednesdays Sept 28 – Nov 30, 2016 (10 weeks) $495+HSTCertain diet patterns seem to have a major effect in helping people prevent cancer and for those diagnosed with cancer to live longer, healthier lives. The National Cancer Institute research shows that as much as 50 percent of cancer risk may be related to diet, yet most are unaware of the connection. In this class series, developed by the Physicians Committee for Respon-sible Medicine (PCRM), you will learn about how certain foods and nutrients work to promote or discourage cancer growth, along with demonstrations of simple recipes that can be easily recre-ated at home. The class series covers a variety of cancer-related nutrition top-ics and demonstrates how to prepare several meals loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals, high-fiber and low-fat plant-based foods. This is an informative series taught in a supportive, relaxed and positive setting.Register at www.yogaandtea.com Fee includes a PCRM book, recipes, hand-outs and the opportunity to enjoy the food made during the cooking demo!

Food For Life: Nutrition Essentials with Navjit KaurThe Power of Plant-Based Nutrition for Health1-3pm, Tuesdays Oct 18 – Dec 6, 2016 (8 weeks) $395+HSTDiscover how a plant-based diet can lead to a healthy weight, lower choles-terol, lower blood pressure, provide better diabetes control, and improve energy and mood! This class series is developed by the Physicians Commit-tee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and is based on their successful 21-Day Kickstart Program. This program pres-ents an engaging and effective way to help you reach your health goals using the power of food. As an evidence-based program, it introduces you to the Power Plate, which consists of meal-planning around vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains.Register at www.yogaandtea.com Fee includes a PCRM book, recipes, hand-outs and the opportunity to enjoy the food made during the cookingdemo!

Lebanese Cuisine with Arvid SingWednesday September 14, 6:30-8:30pm Tonight Arvind Singh treats you to the incredibly flavourful, cuisine of Lebanese Food. This is one of the very popular foods in the world which provide different mouthwatering dishes like Shish Taouk, Beef Kabab, Tabuli, Hammas and irresistible desert Baklava. The food is not only tasty but very healthily and can be served in all occasions. $30

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Ever Popular Indian Selection with Pradeep SultaniaMonday September 19, 6:30-8:30pmWhen you’re looking for great Indian dishes, it makes sense to choose the ones that Indians themselves love the most. Join Chef Pradeep Sultania of Ottawa’s renowned Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel as he prepares some of India’s most popular dishes, including fish pakoras (fritters) chicken madras, paneer and spinach curry and home-made herb Nann bread. $35

Italian Harvest an Artisnal Italian Menu: with chef Trudy Bloem hands on-interactive (3 hour class)Thursday September 22, 6-9pmThe essence of Italian cooking is simplicity, using the freshest-in sea-son ingredients possible and the most basic cooking techniques to enhance the freshness and the vibrance that the food and the recipes have to offer. Tradi-tional Italian meals need not be formal structural affairs. Gatherings are most often family based, featuring Nona’s cooking, using recipes from passed generation to future generation. You will be cooking a menu that is typi-cal of a family Italian cucina (kitchen and cuisine) and as teams you will select a recipe to prepare, cook and present; marinated mushrooms sott’olio with preserved meats, spinach ricotta gnocchi with sage butter, duck breast with balsamic glaze, artichokes sauteed in butter, white wine and chicken broth, along with a ‘dolci’, a pear almond cake (a delicious concoction more than pear cake) served with a hot espresso. Buono Appetito! $40

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Child Care Connection (CCC)Thursday’s September 8, October 13, November 17, 7-8pmAre you a parent looking for home child care? Are you a caregiver looking for clients? Then CCC is for you. Join us for our next meeting and start the child care connection process. For more informa-tion contact Child Care Providers Resource Net-work - www.ccprn.com or call Doreen Cowin at 613-749-5211 ext 23.

Raising Your “Spirited” ChildHost: Sandra LeBlanc, BSW, RSWDate: Thursday November 3Time: 6:30-8:30 pmDescription: “Spirited” children are normal kids but just MORE persistent intense, sensitive, per-ceptive, and uncomfortable with change. Parent-ing a spirited child can be challenging! Sandra LeBlanc has over 20 years experience counselling children and families. Join her and learn ways to manage the intensity, the power struggles and stay connected to your child.Price: $30.00.Call 613-301-7386 to register or email [email protected]

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A Vegan Thanksgiving Feast with Navjit KaurMonday October 3, 6:30-8:30pm Join Navjit Kaur certified Food For Life Cooking Instructor and learn to make some tasty appetizers, main course dishes and desserts for you and your vegan guests and spare the turkey! Discover some of the many benefits of preparing low-fat, plant-based meals around the “Power Plate”, which consists of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains. This class is based on evidence-based research presented by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Enjoy some of the traditional dishes, made vegan. $35

Southwest Thanksgiving BrunchWednesday October 5, 6:30-8:30pmIts thanksgiving again and why not do something different for a change. A nice southwest brunch instead of the traditional turkey dinner. Come and spend and evening with Chef John Wright while he takes you through some great alternative thanksgiving recipes. We start with a turkey sausage gumbo then on to a main course of Sweet potato veggie strata with a cranberry feta walnut salad on the side and finishing up with your not so traditional pumpkin pie being, praline pumpkin pie topped with a maple rum sauce. $35

The French Alps featuring chef Erick Le PorsThursday October 6, 6:30-8:30pmTonight join chef Erick Le Pors a former Cordon Bleu Master Chef, second level culinary curriculum. Erick has a strong knowledge of French classical cuisine and will share it with you during his class tonight. On the menu this evening; fondue savoyarde, Arctic char or trout (depending on availabil-ity of fresh fish), grenobloise (décliné au broccoli), une tartiflette, and to finish, gateau de Savoie with myrtilles (blueberry). $35 Bon Apetit!

Gluten Free & Paleo Soups & StewsWednesday October 12th, 6:30-8:30pmJoin Holistic chef & nutritionist Kristin McCaig as she shows you how easy it is to make gluten-free / paleo healthy and delicious meals. As the weather gets cooler, we’ll be cooking up soups and stews to keep your belly cozy and satis-fied. We will learn the basics of making delicious, nutritious and gut support-ing homemade bone broth and then continue on with fall inspired hearty soups. We will finish the class with an awesome gluten free, grain free, by design version of a favourite fall dessert, apple crumble. $35

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Authentic Indian Cuisine with Chef PradeepMonday October 17, 6:30-8:30pmWhen you’re looking for great Indian dishes, it makes sense to choose the ones that Indians themselves love the most. Join Chef Pradeep Sultania of Ottawa’s renowned Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel as he prepares some of India’s most popular dishes, includ-ing; tandoori chicken skewers, butter chicken, vegetable Korma and tandoori stuffed Naan bread. $35

Taste of Thai Cuisine with Chef Thuy Nguyen (Hands-on 2 hours class) maximum 16 peopleThursday October 20, 6:30-8:30pmThai food is so delicious and healthy too. Today we are making satay chicken, with sweet and sour peanut sauce, noodle salad with Thai basil glaze chicken, smoke bird eye chili shrimp cocktail with avocado, mango and dill, tofu and tomato brochette, and for dessert we will enjoy a refreshing mango drink with mint. $40

Beer, Bacon and Chocolate Oktober-fest #3 with Chef John WrightWednesday October 26, 6:30-8:30pmBeer bacon and chocolate three of the most wonderful things to eat. Chef John Wright is celebrating Oktoberfest again for the 3rd year in a row. This year he is going to make a menu which features lots of bacon beer and chocolate. The menu starts with a potato beer soup accompanied with some beer, bacon cheese bread and followed with a main course of rouladen which Chef John calls the German Baconator and for dessert a mouthful of brownie called, Root beer, bacon, potato chip,pretzel,caramel,chocolate cookie dough brownie. If you like beer bacon and chocolate then this class is for you. Happy Oktoberfest.! $35

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Classic Italian Dishes with Home-Cook Rosanna RybackWednesday November 9, 6:30-8:30pm Join us Upstairs in the Brown’s cook-ing school as home-cook Rosanna Ryback shows us how to make some classic Italian dishes. The night will begin with an appetizer of pesto stuffed portobello mushrooms. Next, we will learn how to make fresh homemade ricotta spinach ravioli in a marinara sauce accompanied by a side of Italian roasted vegetables. For dessert delicious cream puffs with a custard filling. $25

Indo Chinese Hakka Fusion Cuisine with Chef PradeepMonday November 14, 6:30-8:30pm Join Pradeep Sultania of Ottawa’s renowned Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel as he teaches you the secrets of cooking authentic Indo Chinese Hakka Fusion Cuisine. This mixed cuisine is very popular and full of taste. It is like east meets west. On the menu tonight; shrimp chilli fry, sweet and sour vegetable egg soup, chicken Manchu-rian and vegetable Hakka noodles. $35

Stuffed Party Appetizers (Interactive maximum 16 participants)Wednesday November 23, 6:30-9pmNeed some new ideas for your cock-tail parties or Christmas gatherings. Come and spend an evening with Chef John Wright as he guides you through some great party appetizers. We will be stuffing artichokes, avocados, mushrooms as well as some puff pastry. The appetizers will include, stuffed artichokes with a cream cheese sour cream and cilantro stuffing, then on to crab and blue cheese stuffed mushrooms. We will be making a tapenade out of roasted red pepper and avocado and also making our own pita chips to use as a dip with the tap-enade. Finishing off with a goats cheese, cranberry chutney walnut stuffed puff pastry. Garnished with yogurt and strawberries.This is a 2 ½ hour class and It will be an interactive class. Chef John will do whatever cooking is required, the participants will do most of the cutting and assembling. $40

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A Very Merry Vegan Christmas! with Navjit KaurMonday November 28, 6:30-8:30pm Join Navjit Kaur certified Food For Life Cooking Instructor to make some tasty and festive appetizers, main course dishes and desserts for you and your Vegan guests this holiday season! Discover some of the many benefits of preparing low-fat, plant-based meals around the “Power Plate”, which consists of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains. This class is basedon evidence-based research presented by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Enjoy some of the traditional dishes, made vegan. $35

Gluten Free &Paleo Holiday Favourites with Kristin McCaigWednesday November 30, 6:30-8:30pm Join Holistic chef & nutritionist Kristin McCaig as she shows you how easy it is to make gluten-free / paleo holiday fa-vourites. Yes, the holidays are all about food. And this year you get to enjoy ev-ery bite while still keeping on track with eating healthy because we are going to learn healthy versions of our favourite holiday foods. We will enjoy sausage stuffing (a grain free, gluten free stuffing that disappears every time it is served), the prettiest holiday salad, the best make ahead breakfast and we will finish off with macadamia caramel clusters, a simple gluten free dessert that will knock your holiday socks off! $35

Holiday Cooking with Chef Thuy Nguyen (Hands-on 2 hours class) maximum 16 peopleThursday December 1, 6:30-8:30pm Everybody loves holidays, here is our kitchen menu for holiday cooking. Come and join Chef Thuy in the kitchen to make pastry asparagus, mushroom and havarti cheese mini bites, mashed turnip and parsnip in a cocktail glass, festive décor beef wellington with sundried tomatoes and for dessert: poach pears with red wine and spices. $40

Hands-On Holiday Baking #1 Everything ChocolateMonday December 5, 6:30-9pm Take the hassle out of Christmas baking. Let us doing the shopping, set up and clean up for you. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing evening of hands-on Christmas baking. Chef Colleen Tisdall leads you through this class as you prepare an assortment of chocolat-ey Christmas treats. In groups create a batch of; chocolate chess squares, choco-late peanut butter balls, white chocolate cranberry bars, dark chocolate icebox cookies and delicious chocolate ginger cookies. Your goodies will be packaged up to bring home and share with your holiday company. $45 (Maximum 16 persons per class, register early)

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Mexican Christmas Dinner with Chef John WrightWednesday December 7, 6:30-8:30pm Come on up to the Brown’s cooking school and celebrate a holiday dinner with a Mexican flair. We are having a Mexican traditional holiday dinner.. with all the trimmings. The menu will consist of a tortilla soup served with Mexican corn bread and a wonderful main course of stuffed turkey breast ( Rollo de pavo relleno)... an original Mexican Xmas recipe.. finishing off with bunuelos, a sweet fried tortilla, a very traditional Mexican xmas dessert.. OLE! $35

Hands-On Holiday Baking #2 Holiday Chocolate FavouritesThursday December 8, 6:30-9pm Take the hassle out of Christmas baking. Let us doing the shopping, set up and clean up for you. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing evening of hands-on Christmas baking. Chef Colleen Tisdall leads you through this class as you prepare an assortment of choco-latey treats. In groups create a batch of; chocolate coconut bars, triple chocolate mini chocolate cheesecakes, german chocolate cake cookies, mint chocolate icebox cookies and everyone’s favorite salted caramel brownies..... Your good-ies will be packaged up to bring home and share with your holiday company. $45 (Maximum 16 persons per class, register early)

Hands-On Holiday Baking #3 Oldies But Goodies!!Monday December 12, 6:30-9pm Take the hassle out of Christmas baking. Let us doing the shopping, set up and clean up for you. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing evening of hands-on Christmas baking. Chef Colleen Tisdall leads you through this class as you prepare an assortment of Christmas favourites that never go out of style. In groups create a batch of; date squares, Fran’s favorite raspberry coconut bars, merry fruit cookies, chocolate marsh-mallow roll and thumbprint cookies... Your goodies will be packaged up to bring home and share with your holiday company. $45 (Maximum 16 persons per class, register early)

Hands- On Holiday Baking #4 Everything Shortbread!Wednesday December 14, 6:30-9pm Take the hassle out of Christmas bak-ing. Let us doing the shopping, set up and clean up for you. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing evening of hands-on Christmas baking. Chef Colleen Tisdall leads you through this class as you prepare an assortment of short-bread desserts for your Christmas tray. In groups create a batch of; shortbread caramel bars, peanut butter cup short-bread cookies, shortbread buttons, lemon bars, double chocolate short-bread. Goodies will be packaged up to bring home and share with your holidaycompany. $45 (Maximum 16 persons per class, register early)

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The Tower of Cream Puffs the “Croquembouche” with Chef Trudy Bloem hands on-interactive (3 hours)Thursday December 15, 6-9pm Often served at weddings, baptisms and other special events, the “Cro-quembouche” (French for ‘crunch in the mouth’) small pates au choux are traditionally served in a Christmas tree style presentation, filled with ‘patisserie cream’, ‘Chantilly cream’ and other style of fillings, stacked and bound together, often with caramel and then decorated with spun sugar or chocolate, glazed nuts or candied flowers. This style of pastry is becoming an increasingly popular Christmas dessert due to its impressive looks. In this class you will bake a recipe of traditional choux puffs, select and prepare a recipe of cream filling, choose and construct a presentation to display these delectable morsels. And the best part is eating your beautiful creations at the end of the class! $35

Hands- On Holiday Baking #5 The ClassicsMonday December 19, 6:30-9pm Take the hassle out of Christmas baking. Let us doing the shopping, set up and clean up for you. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing evening of hands-on Christ-mas baking. Chef Colleen Tisdall leads you through this class as you prepare an assortment of classic holiday desserts for your Christmas tray. In groups create a batch of; sugar cookies, ginger snaps, chocolate coconut macaroons, butter pecan tarts and nanaimo bars. Goodies will be packaged up to bring home and share with your holiday company. $45 (Maximum 16 persons per class, register early)

Hands- On Holiday Baking #6 Jam, Jam & More Jam!! Wednesday December 21, 6:30-9pm Take the hassle out of Christmas baking. Let us doing the shopping, set up and clean up for you. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing evening of hands-on Christmas baking. Chef Colleen Tisdall leads you through this class as you prepare an assortment of classic holiday desserts with a jam theme for your Christmas tray. In groups cre-ate a batch of; linzer cookies, peanut butter jelly bars, apricot oatmeal bars, raspberry filled butter cookies and chocolate strawberry cups... Good-ies will be packaged up to bring home and share with your holiday company. $45 (Maximum 16 persons per class, register early)

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Our GoalAs the leader in Children’s Cook-ing Programs, Upstairs at Brown’s is committed to offering innovative, high quality classes and birthday parties at reasonable prices in our community.

AllergiesUpstairs at Browns is NOT a peanut or allergy free zone.

Pre-registration and PaymentPre-registration for all classes is essential. Pre-register and pay at Customer Service for one or more classes, in person or by phone with a credit card. Full payment must be made at time of registration. No refunds or credits are offered for children’s classes.

Ages All children’s classes are age specific. Children must be in the age range in order to be registered.

Special NeedsChildren with special needs must be ac-companied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Birthdays UpstairsVisit the cooking school Upstairs at Brown’s for information about fabulous cooking parties full of cooking, feasting and fun, or call Sandra Brown (613) 831-9274. A non-refundable deposit is required to book a birthday party.

Parent & Tot - Ages 3-5 Sign up early for this incredibly popular program which provides loads of fun and learning in the kitchen! Parents and tots work together to explore and taste foods with beginner recipes. Preschoolers learn basic kitchen skills as well as develop important social skills. Please register by 8pm the day before for classes, classes will run with a minimum of 5 children. We are now offering Saturday morning classes, selected weekends. Craft and story time provided at each class. Each class $8 per tot (free to parent/caregiver!)

Back to School Little Chefs!Tuesday September 6, 10-11am Wednesday September 7, 10-11am Saturday September 10, 10-11amWelcome back little chefs! Come and bake back to school muffins! While the muffins are baking, chefs make a cute craft to take home. These muffins are delicious!

Autumn Little Chefs!Tuesday September 13, 10-11am Wednesday September 14, 10-11am Fall has arrived and so have crispy cookies!! While the cookies are baking little chefs will enjoy making a fun fall craft and listen to a fall story together!

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Apple Little Chefs !Tuesday September 20, 10-11am Wednesday September 21, 10-11am Saturday September 24, 10-11amJoin us today little chefs and see how much fun it is to make homemade apple dump cakes. Chefs will then get to make an apple craft and enjoy a story together.

Imagination Mover Little Chefs!Tuesday September 27, 10-11am Wednesday September 28, 10-11am Join us today and learn to make yummy ham & cheese bites, great for picky eaters! While the bites are baking chefs will enjoy making an “Imagination Mov-er” craft and enjoy story time together.

Thanksgiving Little Chefs!Tuesday October 4, 10-11am Wednesday October 5, 10-11am Saturday October 8, 10-11amGobble, gobble, gobble! Thanksgiv-ing is just around the corner. Come and bake festive old fashioned soft pumpkin cookies that can be enjoyed at your Thanksgiving gathering. Little chefs also make terrific turkey table topper craft for your Thanksgiving table.

Wake Up Little Chefs!Tuesday October 11, 10-11am Wednesday October 12, 10-11am Today little chefs wear your pj’s to class because we are making cinnamon streu-sel coffee cakes! While the cakes are bak-ing chefs will make a cute craft and enjoy story time together.

Crepes with Caillou Little Chefs!Tuesday October 18, 10-11am Wednesday October 19, 10-11am Saturday October 22, 10-11amToday little chefs will be making homemade fresh fruit filled crepes. While the crepes are flipping little chefs will enjoy making a fun Caillou craft and enjoy story time together.

Halloween Cuisine!Tuesday October 25, 10-11am Wednesday October 26, 10-11am Trick or Treat!! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and have fun making black cat cookies and wash it all down with goblin gulp punch!! Trick or treaters will then make a Halloween craft to take home.

“Movember”Little Chefs!Tuesday November 1, 10-11amWednesday November 2, 10-11am Saturday November 5, 10-11amJoin us Upstairs little chefs in the Brown’s cooking school to make some funny moustache shaped sugar cookies in honour of “Movember”. Little chefs will also make a fun “moustache” craft to take home and enjoy story time together.

Poppy Little Chefs!Tuesday November 8, 10-11amWednesday November 9, 10-11amRemember little chefs November 11 is Remembrance Day!! Today we aremaking warm and delicious lemon poppy seed bundt cakes. Chefs will also make their very own “Poppy Pin” to wear on this important day.

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Max & Ruby Tots!Tuesday November 15, 10-11am Wednesday November 16, 10-11am Saturday November 19, 10-11amHey little chefs today we are making chunky chocolate and orange muffins a very yummy snack. While the muffins are baking little chefs get to make a fun “Max & Ruby” craft and enjoy story time together.

Sesame Street Chefs!Tuesday November 22, 10-11 amWednesdayNovember 23, 10-11am Join us today chefs and learn to bake some quick and easy corn bread. While the bread is baking tots will make a cute Sesame Street craft and enjoy story time together.

Evergreen Little Chefs!Tuesday November 29, 10-11am Wednesday November 30, 10-11am Winter is in the air..come in from the cold chefs and bake, ice and decorate a blondie (caramel version of a brownie) Holiday Tree….these cute trees are sure to please your holiday company. Chefs will then make a festive tree ornament and listen to a story together.

Happy Holidays Little Chefs!Tuesday December 6, 10-11am Wednesday December 7, 10-11am Saturday December 10, 10-11amHo! Ho! Ho! Tis the season for fun and festive Holiday baking. Today chefs will make yummy Christmas crinkle cool whip cookies. While the cookies are bak-ing chefs make a delightful Holiday plate to put baked goods on for Santa.

Little Chefs Gingerbread House WorkshopsTuesday December 13, 10-11am Wednesday December 14, 10-11am Your little chef is sure to enjoy decorating a special already assembled gingerbread house. We supply all the goodies and you and your child decorate. We’ll wrap it up ready for you to take home! A tasty treat of hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Maximum 2 persons per house. Seating available 2 chairs per house. $18 per house

KITCHEN KIDS – AGES 6-10YRSThe kids are taking over the kitchen! Drop your kids off at these classes designed to introduce junior chefs to the basics of cooking. Classes focus on healthy eating, kitchen safety, table etiquette and cleanliness and of course, tons of fun! $14

Back to School baking—Better Than Store Bought!Saturday September 17, 10am-12pm Did you ever wonder what it would be like to make your favorite lunch time store bought treats? Come upstairs to the Brown’s Cooking School and find out! Today we are making homemade oreos, jumbo bakery muffins and wagon wheels. $14

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Everything Apples !Saturday October 1, 10-12pm Today on the menu we are making everything with seasonal apples. Pork and apple burgers with a delicious salad, apple and cheddar galettes and personal-ized baked apples. Delish! $14

Cup Cakes with Crystal !!Saturday October 15, 10-12pmJoin cake decorator Crystal as she shows you how fun and easy it is to fill & decorate a variety of delicious cupcakes. Each child will be given pre-baked vanilla & chocolate cupcakes and will have a chance to make 5 varieties including, Boston creme cupcake, salted caramel cupcake, strawberry short-cake cupcake, brownie fudge cupcake, and birthday party sprinkle cupcake. Each child will leave with 10 yummy & delicious cupcakes!!. Snack will be provided. $14

Haunted House Workshops for kids ages 6-14yrs (no adult accompani-ment required, drop your child off)Friday October 21, 6-9pm pizza, movie & popcorn included $22 per child (drop your child off)Saturday Oct 22, 6-9pm pizza, movie & popcorn included $22 per child (drop your child off)

Haunted House Workshops for ages 3-14 yrs( children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult)Sunday October 30 10am-11:30am & 1-2:30pmThursday October 27, 6:30-8pmKids, bring your parents and decorate a special haunted house together! We supply the house and all the goodies for decorating. When you’ve finished your masterpiece, we’ll wrap it up for you to take it home. Maximum 2 persons per house. Maximum seating available 2 chairs per house. While decorating your house enjoy a Halloween snack and beverage. Children age 6 years and up may be dropped. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. $18 per house. Creepy Cuisine! Saturday, October 29, 10am-12pm & 2-4pmTrick or Treat!!! Kids we dare you to come and try to make; these CREEPY recipes. On the menu today; spider egg cookies, mummy pizzas and stuffed Jack-o-lanterns. Of course we will wash all our Halloween treats down with toilet water punch! Food perfect for any Halloween Party! It’s going to be a very creepy cooking class today!!! $14

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Moana the Movie! Saturday November 12, 10am-12pmThe Disney movie Moana is coming out in theatres and wouldn’t it be fun to make some South Pacific Island food to go with it? Today we are making chicken and pumpkin soup (don’t knock it till you try it, YUM!) with sweet potato buns. For snacking we’ll have banana chips and for dessert we will be making bananas in coconut cream. $14

Edible Gifts from the KitchenSaturday November 26, 10am-12pm & 2-4pmHappy Holidays!! It’s time to start Christmas gift giving! Starved for that perfect teacher or grandparent gift well come and have fun measuring, mixing and creating; soft sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles, mixed berry freezer jam and Oreo pudding cookies. All your creations will be decoratively packaged up ready to give to that special someone. Happy Holidays!!!! $14

Christmas Cookie WonderlandSaturday December 3, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa’s on his way and it’s time to start Christmas baking!! Join Chef Colleen as she shows you how easy it is to create these festive Christmas cookie favorites.Today we’ll be mak-ing delicious candied ginger cookies, mint polka dot cookie bars and candy cane cookies! These cookies are ideal for freezing. Happy Holidays!! $14

Gingerbread Madness!!!! Gingerbread House Workshops for Kids ages 6-14yrs Friday December 9, 6-9pm.. pizza, movie & popcorn included $22 per child (child drop off)Saturday December 10, 1-2:30pmSunday December 11, 10-11:30amFriday, December 16, 6-9pm... pizza, movie & popcorn included $22 per child (child drop off)Saturday December 17, 10-11:30am & 1-2:30pmSunday, December 18, 10-11:30 amThursday December 22, 6:30-8pmFriday, December 23, 6-9pm... pizza, movie & popcorn included $22 per child (child drop off)

Kids, bring your parents and decorate a special gingerbread house together! We supply the house and all the goodies for decorating. When you’ve finished your masterpiece, we’ll wrap it up for you to take it home. Maximum 2 persons per house. Maximum seating available 2 chairs per house. While decorating your house enjoy festive holiday music with a cup of warm hot chocolate and cook-ies. Children age 6 years and up may be dropped. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. $18 per house. Friday night workshops run 6-9pm and include pizza, movie and popcorn $22 per child The Friday night class is child drop off for children ages 6-13yrs.

a passion for fun cooking classes

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September - December 2016

JUNIOR CHEFS- AGES 11-14YRS The junior chefs are taking over the kitchen! Drop your junior off at these classes designed to introduce junior chefs to the basics of cooking while also challenging their culinary techniques and skills. Classes focus on healthy eating, kitchen safety, table etiquette, cleanliness and of course, tons of fun! $14

Back to School baking—Better Than Store Bought! Friday September 16, 6:30-8:30pm Did you ever wonder what it would be like to make your favorite lunch time store bought treats? Come upstairs to the Brown’s Cooking School and find out! Today we are making homemade ore-os, jumbo bakery muffins and wagon wheels. $14

Everything Apples !Friday September 30, 6:30-8:30pmToday on the menu we are making everything with seasonal apples. Pork and apple burgers with a delicious salad, apple and cheddar galettes and personal-ized baked apples. Delish! $14

Cup Cakes with Crystal!!Friday October 14, 6:30-8:30pmJoin cake decorator Crystal as she shows you how fun and easy it is to fill & decorate a variety of delicious cupcakes. Each child will be given pre-baked vanilla & chocolate cupcakes and will have a chance to make 5 varieties including, Boston creme cupcake, salted caramel cupcake, strawberry shortcake cupcake, brownie fudge cupcake, and birthday party sprinkle cupcake. Each child will leave with 10 yummy & delicious cupcakes!!. Snack will be provided. $14

Haunted House Workshops for kids ages 6-14yrs (no adult accompaniment required, drop your child off)Friday October 21, 6-9pm pizza, movie & popcorn included $22 per child (drop your child off)Saturday Oct 22, 6-9pm pizza, movie & popcorn included $22 per child (drop your child off)

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Haunted House Workshops for ages 3-14 yrs (children under 6 must be ac-companied by an adult)Sunday October 30 10-11:30am & 1-2:30pmThursday October 27, 6:30-8pmKids, bring your parents and decorate a special haunted house together! We supply the house and all the goodies for decorating. When you’ve finished your masterpiece, we’ll wrap it up for you to take it home. Maximum 2 persons per house. Maximum seating available 2 chairs per house. While decorating your house enjoy a Halloween snack and beverage. Children age 6 years and up may be dropped. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. $18 per house.

Creepy Cuisine! Friday, October 28, 6:30-8:30pmTrick or Treat!!! Kids we dare you to come and try to make; these CREEPY recipes. On the menu today; spider egg cookies, mummy pizzas and stuffed Jack-o-lanterns. Of course we will wash all our Halloween food down with toilet water punch! Food perfect for any Halloween Party! It’s going to be a very creepy cooking class today!!! $14

Moana the Movie! Friday November 11, 6:30-8:30pmThe Disney movie Moana is coming out in theatres and wouldn’t it be fun to make some Pacific South Island food to go with it? Today we are making chicken and pumpkin soup (don’t knock it till you try it, YUM!) with sweet potato buns. For snacking we’ll have banana chips and for dessert we will be making bananas in coconut cream. $14

Edible Gifts from the Kitchen Friday November 25, 6:30-8:30pmHappy Holidays!! It’s time to start Christmas gift giving! Starved for that perfect teacher or grandparent gift well come and have fun measuring, mixing and creating; soft sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles, mixed berry freezer jam and Oreo pudding cookies. All your creations will be decoratively packaged up ready to give to that special someone. Happy Holidays!!!! $14

Christmas Cookie Wonderland Friday December 2, 6:30-8:30pmHo! Ho! Ho! Santa’s on his way and it’s time to start Christmas baking!! Join Chef Colleen as she shows you how easy it is to create these festive Christmas cookie favorites.Today we’ll be mak-ing delicious candied ginger cookies, mint polka dot cookie bars and candy cane cookies! These cookies are ideal for freezing. Happy Holidays!! $14

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Book your private Gingerbread work-shop for friends, birthday, neighbours, schools, Girl Guide or Scouting group. Gather a minimum of 10 people and host your own private gingerbread workshop! $18 per person. Maximum 2 persons per house. Maximum seating 2 chairs per house. All supplies and snack provided. Please call Sandra Brown at (613) 831-9274 or 613-324-1525 or email [email protected] reserve the date and time. Deposit required.

Christmas Baking Room RentalsGather up a group of friends and rent the room Upstairs @ Brown’s to do your Christmas baking. Our kitchen offers double ovens for fast and easy baking, industrial sized cookie sheets, multiple pans, baking trays, Kitchen Aid mixers, lots of counter and table space and not to mention 2 dishwashers for easy cleanup. Don’t forget the convenience of having the grocery store right downstairs. Com-munity room staff will show you where everything is and for an extra fee an as-sistant can be provided to assist with set up and cleanup. Room rental times and dates:Monday December 19, 8-3pm Tuesday December 20, 8-3pm Wednesday December 21, 8-3pm Thursday December 22, 8-3pm Friday December 23, 8-3pmSaturday December 24, 8-3pm $50 per group/recommended 4 per group (extra charge for assistant) to enquire or to book your room rental please call Sandra Brown @ (613) 831-9274 or 613-324-1525 or email [email protected] Aid 4U Babysitting Course (for kids ages 11-15). Friday November 18, (the Friday’s are PD Days for selected school boards) Wednesday December 29, 9-4pm Learn about caring for children, safety, emer-gencies and first aid. Babysitting man-ual and certificates are issued. Bring a baby sized doll/teddy bear and a lunch or purchase your lunch in store. Course cost: $55(+hst). Register online at www.firstaid4u.ca or call 613-314-4299

Home Alone (For Kids Ages 9-12)Friday September 23, November 18, 6:30-8:30pmIf your child is spending time alone before or after school this interactive workshop is designed to prepare children to look after themselves during these times. Children learn about home safety when not being supervised by an adult and learn how to handle callers at the door and on the phone as well as when and how to call emergency numbers. Kids also learn how to make safe and healthy snacks after school. This workshop will help make both you and your child feel more confident when they are home alone. Snacks and instructional guide are provided. $20

FIRST AID 4U & CPR COURSES First Aid 4U is offering WSIB approved First Aid & CPR Courses on: September 3rd & 4th..... You have the choice of Standard First Aid & CPR C (2 day course) or Emergency First Aid & CPR C (1 day course). Register online at www.FirstAid4U.ca or call 613-314-4299 for details and pricing.

September - December 2016

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Recommended for Ages 5 and Up

EACH BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Upstairs at Brown’s invitations• Several Cooking Themed Parties to choose from:pizza,

• Friendly and knowledgeable staff to provide set-up,cooking instruction and clean-up

• All cooking ingredients for a complete party menu• A personalized chocolate or vanilla birthday cake

fresh from Brown’s bakery• Napkins, tableware, beverages, birthday candles

• A tasty treat for each guest to decorate and take home

At a cost of only $18 per child (plus HST),10 children minimum, our 2 hour parties are really cooking.

For your convenience, additional food or party items may be purchased in our store!

Call Sandra Brown at Upstairs at Brown’s @ 613 831-9274 or 613-324-1525 or email

waffle, Mexican, cake decorating, sundae party, baking party and new appetizer party

[email protected] to book your party