Raising Confident Kids Through Real Food & Real Skills
Because cooking is a life skill—not an elective.
You want your kids to be capable, confident, and connected.
Not just entertained.
Not just fed.
But empowered.
You want them to know how to:
- Feed themselves real food
- Help in the kitchen without fear
- Follow directions
- Create something with their own hands
- And grow up understanding that meals don’t come from a box
But in today’s busy world, those skills often get pushed aside.
That’s where the Junior Cooking Club comes in.
What Is the Junior Cooking Club?
The Junior Cooking Club is a kid-friendly cooking membership designed to teach children real kitchen skills, one simple lesson at a time.
This is not about fancy recipes or perfection.
It’s about:
- Learning how to cook real food
- Building confidence in the kitchen
- Developing responsibility and patience
- Creating positive memories around food
- And raising kids who feel capable
These are the same skills families relied on for generations—and they still matter.
What Your Child Will Learn
- 🥣 Basic kitchen skills (measuring, mixing, cracking eggs, reading recipes)
- 🔪 Age-appropriate kitchen safety
- 🍞 Cooking and baking from scratch
- 🥕 Where food comes from and how ingredients work together
- ⏱ Following steps and completing tasks
- 💛 Confidence, independence, and pride in their work
- Lessons are simple, encouraging, and designed to grow with your child.
Sample Modules:
- Sauces & Dips (Ranch, BBQ, Cheese Sauce—goodbye, store-bought junk!)
- Healthy Snacks (Cookies, Graham Crackers, No-Bake Treats)
- Bread Baking 101 (Tortillas, French Bread, Pizza Dough + Secrets to Perfect Dough)
- Dinner Night Wins (Taco Bar, Spaghetti Feast, Chicken Pot Pie!)
designed for REAL families
Perfect for Homeschoolers & Busy Families:
✅ 10 modules, 70+ step-by-step videos (watch anytime!)
✅ Workbook with 100+ scratch-made recipes (no weird ingredients!)
✅ Lessons build from cracking eggs → cooking full meals (tacos, roast chicken, breakfast casseroles!).
The Junior Cooking Club is perfect for:
- Parents who want to teach life skills early
- Homeschool families
- Kids who enjoy helping in the kitchen
- Families focused on real food and from-scratch cooking
- Parents who want less screen time and more hands-on learning
No prior cooking experience needed—for you or your child.
“But My Kid Can’t Even Boil Water!”
No problem.
Laura starts at the very beginning:
- How to Read a Recipe?
- What’s a Whisk?
What You Get:
- 70+ Full Step by Step Videos (Pause, rewind, let them learn at THEIR pace).
- Printables & Workbooks (Turn lessons into a hands-on cooking journal!).
- Lifetime Access (No rush! Revisit lessons as they grow).
What Makes This Different
- ✔ No complicated ingredients
- ✔ No expensive tools
- ✔ No pressure for perfection
This is real-life cooking, taught with patience and grace.
Kids are encouraged to:
- Try
- Make mistakes
- Learn
- And keep going
Because confidence isn’t built by doing things perfectly—it’s built by doing them at all.
Designed With Parents in Mind
Lessons are:
- Easy to follow
- Clearly explained
- Flexible for different ages
- Meant to be done together or independently
You decide how involved you want to be.
Some families cook side-by-side.
Others let their kids take the lead.
Kids who learn to cook:
- Feel more confident
- Develop practical independence
- Eat better long-term
- Understand the value of real food
- Carry these skills into adulthood
You’re not just teaching them how to cook.
You’re teaching them how to care for themselves—and others.
That’s legacy work.
What’s Inside the Cooking Club?
Welcome Module:
- Kick-off with a warm welcome video.
- Meet your dedicated Cooking Club coaches.
- Discover the story behind the club and gain access to essential kitchen resources and printables.
Module 1 – Kitchen Basics:
- Introduction to kitchen tools and safety.
- Learn simple skills like shredding cheese, cracking eggs, browning meat, and safe knife handling.
Module 2 – Sauces & Dips:
- Master the art of making homemade sauces such as ranch, BBQ, pizza, and cheese sauces.
Module 3 – Sweet Treats:
- Create simple cookies, shortbread, and no-bake goodies with minimal ingredients.
Module 4 – DIY Snacks:
- Replace store-bought treats with healthier, homemade alternatives like mini muffins and crackers.
Module 5 – Bread Baking:
- A deep dive into bread-making—from understanding different flours and proofing yeast to kneading dough and baking various types of bread including garlic bread and pizza dough.
Module 6 – Healthy Breakfasts:
- Start the day right with recipes for granola, waffles, egg quesadillas, and hearty casseroles.
Module 7 – Complete Meal Creation:
- Perfect a full meal like taco night with lessons on seasoning, prepping sides, and presentation.
Module 8 – Pasta Perfection:
- Explore spaghetti night with lessons on boiling noodles, making sauces, and creating a balanced meal.
Module 9 – Beyond the Basics:
- Learn to cook a whole chicken in multiple ways—from crockpot to oven—and repurpose leftovers into new, exciting dishes.
Plus, Enjoy Bonus Recipes!
- Buckeyes, tator tots, queso cheese, easy rice, homemade buttermilk, DIY non-stick spray, soups, smoothies, gluten-free blends, Italian seasoning, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
While originally designed with kids in mind, the Junior Cooking Club is perfect for anyone new to cooking. Whether your child or you are a beginner, these lessons provide the perfect start. Some activities may require adult supervision for safety—your call as the guardian.
How long will I have access for?
Enjoy lifetime access to all the modules and resources. Learn at your own pace—there’s no rush!
What’s included?
10 comprehensive modules
- Over 70 detailed video lessons
- A downloadable workbook full of from-scratch recipes
- Direct support from Laura through Q&A on each lesson & module
Is there support available?
Absolutely! Laura is dedicated to your culinary journey. She’s available to answer questions, review progress, and celebrate every success along the way.
Meet Hazel
Get ready to meet Hazel, our adorable resident pig with a big appetite and an even bigger heart! Hazel reminds us that food is meant to be enjoyed and she’s here to add a playful touch to your kitchen adventures.
Meet Laura
Laura is a warm, genuine food lover who believes that cooking from scratch brings people together. Based in northern Michigan, she and her husband proudly raise most of their own food, living by the motto that “food is our fuel.” As a dedicated homeschooling mom, Laura infuses every recipe and lesson with practical, heartfelt expertise, inspiring others to rediscover the joy of genuine, homemade meals.
Watch a Preview of How the Club Works