Cooking Classes
Christina is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience and a skilled, passionate cooking instructor. She has been teaching cooking classes for both children and adults for close to a decade, beginning her career while still a student, working in grocery store–based cooking schools.
As a mom of three, Christina understands firsthand the joys and challenges of family mealtimes, picky eating, and getting kids involved in the kitchen. She brings this personal experience, along with her expertise in nutrition and cooking, to create practical, approachable strategies that make healthy eating enjoyable for the whole family.
Her children’s cooking and baking workshops are designed to help kids build real-life cooking skills and confidence in the kitchen. Christina emphasizes a balanced approach to healthy eating—one that includes enjoying a wide variety of foods and fostering a positive relationship with food.
Her classes provide a supportive, low-pressure environment where children can safely explore new foods, express creativity, and develop skills that last a lifetime. This approach can be especially helpful for picky eaters, encouraging them to be more open and curious while making cooking fun and engaging.
Hands-On Italian Pasta Making Workshop: A Kids’ Cooking Experience (Ages 7+)
Sunday, September 13th
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 1970 Avenue Road (upstairs prep space of The Rolling Pin bakery)
Please note, that while the recipes are nut-free, the bakery is not, and cross-contamination is possible.
Early Bird Pricing: $99 per child
Price increases to $115 on September 7th
Give your child the opportunity to step into the kitchen and experience the joy of Italian cooking! In this hands-on workshop led by a registered dietitian, children will learn real cooking skills while creating a delicious Italian meal from scratch.
Young chefs will explore the traditions of Italian cuisine, build confidence in the kitchen, and enjoy a fun, interactive cooking experience with other food-loving kids.
What We’ll Make:
- Fresh Homemade Pasta
- Italian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
- Italian Cookies
During the Workshop:
Hands-on cooking from start to finish
Learn kitchen skills, food preparation techniques and food safety
Explore Italian food traditions
Enjoy the meal they created together
Take home leftovers and decorated cookies to share with family
At the end of the workshop, children will sit down together to enjoy their handmade pasta and meatballs. Each child will bring a selection of their decorated cookies.
This workshop is designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of cooking in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment.
Little Italian Chefs: Parent & Child Pasta Workshop
A Hands-On Cooking Experience for Ages 3–6
Sunday, September 20th
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: 1970 Avenue Road (upstairs prep area of The Rolling Pin bakery)
Early Registration: $75 per child (until September 13th)
Regular Price: $85 per child
Additional sibling: $65 (use code ‘sibling’ at checkout for the discount)
Join us for a fun and interactive Italian cooking experience designed for little chefs and their grown-ups!
Together, you’ll mix, knead, shape, and create your own Italian favourites while building kitchen confidence and making special memories together.
During the Workshop, You’ll:
- Make Fresh Pasta Dough
- Create Your Own Mini Focaccia
- Shape & Take Home Fresh Pasta
- Taste Italian Pasta Together
At the end of the workshop, children will enjoy a sample of freshly prepared pasta with a classic tomato sauce.
Each Parent-Child Team Takes Home:
- Handmade fresh pasta (plan to eat it that night or freeze it for later use)
- A mini focaccia with toppings of choice
- New cooking skills and memories together
This class is a wonderful introduction to cooking for young children, encouraging creativity, confidence, and a love of food through hands-on learning.
Hands-On Pizza Workshop
Ages: 3–6 (with parent participation)
Sunday, October 25th
Location: 1970 Avenue Road, North York (we will be using the upstairs area in The Rolling Pin bakery)
$64.95
Looking for a fun, engaging activity for you and your little one? Join us for a hands-on cooking experience designed especially for kids ages 3–6 and their parents or caregivers!
On October 25th from 11:00–12:15 PM, you and your child will:
- Make your very own pizza with toppings of your choice
- Bake delicious cookies from scratch (Halloween or fall-themed)
- Build confidence and kitchen skills in a supportive environment
- Explore new foods in a fun, low-pressure way
This class is all about early learning through mixing, shaping, tasting, and most importantly, having fun together.
One parent/caregiver per child. Cost also includes food for adults. All supplies included.