DS8 and I went out Saturday.  I wanted to use the $17 left on my Joann's gift card to buy more fabric and quilting stuff.  I also wanted to run by the SchoolBox to see if they had anything for Middle Ages study.  We were unsucessful in both places.  My problems with Joann.com continues.  They did not refund my money to my card, so now I have to call them Monday.  The Schoolbox had nothing at all interesting in their social studies area.

DS and I stopped by a little Mexican restaurant and had the Speedy Gonzales lunch together.  It was fun spending time with him.  Any time I have to go out for errands, I try to take only one child with me so we can have some alone time.  We'll stop for coffee and juice or maybe lunch. 

Anyway, DS8 noticed a YOUNG CHEF'S ACADEMY near the Schoolbox.  We darted in just as a birthday party was leaving and was able to speak to the director for a while.  She showed us around and after hearing we were homeschoolers, told me about the group fieldtrips which I will pose to our group.

The kids do EVERYTHING in the kitchen except use the oven and dishwasher.  DS was glad to hear this since his daily job is loading and unloading the dishwasher.   For a fieldtrip, the price is $10 per child and the coordinator can pick out the recipe.   The director even gave us a pass to try a class free for all three DSs. 

I think we'll go this Wednesday when they will be cooking salmon.  Mmm!  I'll post again with a review.  I know that I teach all the boys cooking in everyday life, and this is definately not an area most homeschoolers are lacking in.  On the other hand, DH and I both like cooking and trying new foods and I think the boys would enjoy a class like this.  Young Chef's Academy has locations all over.  Here's their website.