Passion For Spices™ Team is Gearing Up For our Annual Around The World Cooking Camp 2024

We are thrilled to have our Annual Summer Camp for kids and teens in person for 2024. Passion for Spices™ Team will strictly be following the state guidelines along with our own protocols to maintain the health of our campers and the Passion for Spices™ Team. This is our 15th year of our Around the World Summer Camp. The Passion for Spices™ Team can’t wait to be with the campers and enjoy the culinary adventure.

Foods Of The World I: American RoadTrip
July 8-12

This year, we have introduced our new week, Foods of the World I: Roadtrip America, where the young chefs will explore different food and culture of different regions in the US. We will be introducing them to the New England, New York, Cajun, Southern BBQ, and Midwest food. Some of the highlights include the Cajun/Creole day, where the campers will be cooking Andouille Corn Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, and Beignets.

Foods of the World II: Around the World
July 15-19

The Passion for Spices Team is looking to forward to welcoming the campers to a fun culinary. The second week is our international Foods of the World Week, where the young chefs will be making stops all around the globe. This year, the culinary regions that the young chefs will experience are the Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean, French and Indian.

Arts & Science
July 22-26

The third week of our summer cooking camp is all about the art and science of the cooking process. Our chefs will be teaching basic cooking techniques, and the young chefs will get enhanced in their skills of making various dishes including pasta, baked goods, etc. This year we will be showcasing the art and science of cheese, breads, dumplings, pies and canning.

Farm To Table
July 29-August 2

For the Farm to Table week, we will be showcasing local and fresh seasonal food ingredients, and utilizing them in multiple recipes. The young chefs are introduced to various fruits and vegetables, and our recipes will enhance their culinary skills as well as get them used to a variety of foods in their diet. This year we will be featuring corn, tomatoes, squashes, eggs, and stone fruits to the young chefs. Each day the campers will be learning outdoor cooking methods and enjoying the abundance from the local farms.

Culinary Teen Competition
August 5-9

For our Culinary Teen Competition, we put several teams of teens to the progressive culinary test! Our professional chefs will be working with each team everyday, and each team will learn new techniques, building their skills as they go. At the end, they will increase their skills in planning, preparing, creating and presenting a 3 course meal using mystery ingredients from our seasonal "market basket" along with open access to our "community pantry." Finished dishes will be judged on presentation, use of seasonal ingredients, technique, flavor development, and teamwork. Based on their performance, teams are awarded points, with each team receiving a daily score. On the final day, daily scores will be added together and whichever team has the most points wins!

As we showcase here, our young chefs ages vary from five to teen, and is organized in such a way that they learn at their appropriate levels. Our Passion for Spices™ team are well experienced professionals, who will be guiding and training the kids to get the best experience in this culinary journey.

All  of the ingredients used during the weeks of camp are organic, fresh, and non-processed. Each day we have a totally different theme, but all to show kids that their food can be delicious, healthy, and sustainably grown!

Check out the details of our Around the World Summer Camp below, including the camp brochure and registration page:

Passion For Spices™ Team is Gearing Up For our Annual Around The World Cooking Camp 2023

We are thrilled to have our Annual Summer Camp for kids and teens in person for 2023. Passion for Spices™ Team will strictly be following the state guidelines along with our own protocols to maintain the health of our campers and the Passion for Spices™ Team. This is our 14th year of our Around the World Summer Camp. The Passion for Spices™ Team can’t wait to be with the campers and enjoy the culinary adventure.

Foods Of The World I: American RoadTrip
July 10-14

This year, we have introduced our new week, Foods of the World I: Roadtrip America, where the young chefs will explore different food and culture of different regions in the US. We will be introducing them to the New England, Pennsylvania Dutch, Cajun, Pacific Northwest, and Southwest food. Some of the highlights include the Cajun/Creole day, where the campers will be cooking Andouille Corn Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, and Beignets.

Foods of the World II: Around the World
July 17-21

The Passion for Spices Team is looking toforward to welcoming the campers to a fun culinary. The second week is our international Foods of the World Week, where the young chefs will be making stops all around the globe. This year, the culinary regions that the young chefs will experience are the Italian, North African, Thai, French and Indian.

Arts & Science
July 24-28

The third week of our summer cooking camp is all about the art and science of the cooking process. Our chefs will be teaching basic cooking techniques, and the young chefs will get enhanced in their skills of making various dishes including pasta, baked goods, etc. This year we will be showcasing the art and science of cheese, breads, dumplings, pies and noodles.

Farm To Table
July 31-August 4

For the Farm to Table week, we will be showcasing local and fresh seasonal food ingredients, and utilizing them in multiple recipes. The young chefs are introduced to various fruits and vegetables, and our recipes will enhance their culinary skills as well as get them used to a variety of foods in their diet. This year we will be featuring corn, tomatoes, squashes, eggs, and stone fruits to the young chefs. Each day the campers will be learning outdoor cooking methods and enjoying the abundance from the local farms.

Culinary Teen Competition
August 8-12

For our Culinary Teen Competition, we put several teams of teens to the progressive culinary test! Our professional chefs will be working with each team everyday, and each team will learn new techniques, building their skills as they go. At the end, they will increase their skills in planning, preparing, creating and presenting a 3 course meal using mystery ingredients from our seasonal "market basket" along with open access to our "community pantry." Finished dishes will be judged on presentation, use of seasonal ingredients, technique, flavor development, and teamwork. Based on their performance, teams are awarded points, with each team receiving a daily score. On the final day, daily scores will be added together and whichever team has the most points wins!

As we showcase here, our young chefs ages vary from five to teen, and is organized in such a way that they learn at their appropriate levels. Our Passion for Spices™ team are well experienced professionals, who will be guiding and training the kids to get the best experience in this culinary journey.

All  of the ingredients used during the weeks of camp are organic, fresh, and non-processed. Each day we have a totally different theme, but all to show kids that their food can be delicious, healthy, and sustainably grown!

Check out the details of our Around the World Summer Camp below, including the camp brochure and registration page:

Passion For Spices™ Team is Gearing Up For our Annual Around The World Cooking Camp 2022

We are thrilled to have our Annual Summer Camp for kids and teens in person for 2022. Passion for Spices™ Team will strictly be following the state guidelines along with our own protocols to maintain the health of our campers and the Passion for Spices™ Team. This is our 13th year of our Around the World Summer Camp. The Passion for Spices™ Team can’t wait to be with the campers and enjoy the culinary adventure.

Foods Of The World I: American RoadTrip
July 11-15

This year, we have introduced our new week, Foods of the World I: Roadtrip America, where the young chefs will explore different food and culture of different regions in the US. We will be introducing them to the New England, Pennsylvania Dutch, Cajun, Pacific Northwest, and Southwest food. Some of the highlights include the Cajun/Creole day, where the campers will be cooking Andouille Corn Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, and Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce.

Foods of the World II: Around the World
July 18-22

The Passion for Spices Team is looking toforward to welcoming the campers to a fun culinary. The second week is our international Foods of the World Week, where the young chefs will be making stops all around the globe. This year, the culinary regions that the young chefs will experience are the Italian, Mexican, Chinese, French and Indian.

Arts & Science
July 25-29

The third week of our summer cooking camp is all about the art and science of the cooking process. Our chefs will be teaching basic cooking techniques, and the young chefs will get enhanced in their skills of making various dishes including pasta, baked goods, etc. This year we will be showcasing the art and science of cheese, breads, pickles, pies and noodles.

Farm To Table
August 1-5

For the Farm to Table week, we will be showcasing local and fresh seasonal food ingredients, and utilizing them in multiple recipes. The young chefs are introduced to various fruits and vegetables, and our recipes will enhance their culinary skills as well as get them used to a variety of foods in their diet. This year we will be featuring eggplants, tomatoes, squashes, and stone fruits to the young chefs. This year, we are thrilled to have the whole Farm to Table experience take place at Murph Farm. Each day the campers will be learning outdoor cooking methods and enjoying the abundance of the farm.

Culinary Teen Competition
August 8-12

For our Culinary Teen Competition, we put several teams of teens to the progressive culinary test! Our professional chefs will be working with each team everyday, and each team will learn new techniques, building their skills as they go. At the end, they will increase their skills in planning, preparing, creating and presenting a 3 course meal using mystery ingredients from our seasonal "market basket" along with open access to our "community pantry." Finished dishes will be judged on presentation, use of seasonal ingredients, technique, flavor development, and teamwork. Based on their performance, teams are awarded points, with each team receiving a daily score. On the final day, daily scores will be added together and whichever team has the most points wins!

As we showcase here, our young chefs ages vary from five to teen, and is organized in such a way that they learn at their appropriate levels. Our Passion for Spices™ team are well experienced professionals, who will be guiding and training the kids to get the best experience in this culinary journey.

All  of the ingredients used during the weeks of camp are organic, fresh, and non-processed. Each day we have a totally different theme, but all to show kids that their food can be delicious, healthy, and sustainably grown!

Check out the details of our Around the World Summer Camp below, including the camp brochure and registration page:

Young Kid’s MiniCamp Around the World

We have also introduced a new camp for young kids aged 7 to 10 as requested by popular demand. It will introduce kids to kitchen concepts as well as teach them how to cook dishes with proficiency.

Passion For Spices™ Team is Gearing Up For our Annual Around The World Cooking Camp 2021

We are thrilled to open our Passion for Spices™ Cooking School and our Annual Around the World Cooking Camp in-person for 2021. We have a combination of outdoor and indoor classes to ensure safety during these pandemic times. As always, we are following health protocols to ensure the safety of our participants and our Passion for Spices™ team.

This is the 12th year of our Annual Around the World Cooking Camp, and we are thankful that we have inspired hundreds of young chefs in our community to experience a culinary journey while exploring the cuisines of the world. Our programs are planned in such a way that the young chefs learn more about food literacy and culinary techniques as a base that will help them enhance their knowledge of food. The campers will also enjoy a generous portion of the food they prepared and will get to experience the various food cultures they learn about.

In our 12th year of the Around the World Cooking Camp, our cooking program includes Foods of the World I: American Road Trip; Foods of the World II: Around the World; Art & Science; Farm to Table; Culinary Teen Competition; and Families Cooking Together. Passion for Spices™ Team can’t wait to be with the campers and enjoy the culinary adventure.

Foods Of The World I: American Road Trip
July 5-9

The first week of our summer camp is Foods of the World I: American Road Trip, where:

• Day 1 will showcase Midwestern food

• Day 2 will showcase Cajun Louisiana food

• Day 3 will showcase Southeastern food

• Day 4 will showcase New England food

• Day 5 will showcase Southern Barbecue food

Foods of the World II: Around the World
July 12-16

The second week of our summer camp is Foods of the World II: Around the World, where the young chefs will be making stops all around the globe. Every year we feature different Mediterranean, Latin, and Asian cuisines for this Around the World week.

• Day 1 will showcase French food

• Day 2 will showcase Indian food

• Day 3 will showcase Cuban food

• Day 4 will showcase Korean food

• Day 5 will showcase Moroccan food

Arts & Science of Cooking and Baking
July 19-23

The third week of our summer cooking camp is all about the Art & Science of the cooking process. In this week, our young chefs learn the science of baking that includes making classic breads and pies from scratch. In this week, they also learn to make simple pickles that are available in season.

Farm To Table
July 26-30

During the Farm to Table week, the young chefs will explore and get introduced to local, seasonal, and farm-fresh ingredients. Each day we feature a specific farm-fresh ingredient like tomatoes, eggplants, corn, and berries. As always, we source our ingredients from sustainable farmers and teach our young chefs about the importance of supporting local farmers as well as following a sustainable practice. For the Farm to Table week, we are thrilled to have our classes at the Murph Farm, where the kids will explore a working farm where there are chickens, vegetables growing, and even honey bees that produce fresh honey.

Families Cooking Together
July 14, 21, 28

In our Families Cooking Together Workshop, we provide a platform for families to come together as a team to cook a themed menu. It has been a very popular program, and everyone has enjoyed cooking together and relishing the food they made. This year’s themes include Breakfast for Dinner, Taco Bar, and Dumplings from Around the World.

Culinary Teen Competition
August 2-6

For our Culinary Teen Competition, we put several teams of young adults/teens in our progressive culinary program that builds their culinary skillset and gets them ready for their competition on the last day of the program! Our professional chefs will be working with each team everyday, and each team will learn new techniques, building their skills as they go. At the end, they will increase their skills in planning, preparing, creating and presenting a 3 course meal using mystery ingredients from our seasonal "market basket" along with open access to our "community pantry." Finished dishes will be judged on presentation, use of seasonal ingredients, technique, flavor development, and teamwork. Based on their performance, teams are awarded points, with each team receiving a daily score. On the final day, daily scores will be added together and whichever team has the most points wins! It is a very fun experience for teens and young adults, and the parents who are able to enjoy the meal that they make.

As a sustainable business, Passion for Spices™ as always ensures quality, local, and organic ingredients for our programs. Each day we have a totally different theme, but all to show kids that their food can be delicious, healthy, and sustainably grown!

Check out the details of our Around the World Summer Camp below, including the camp brochure and registration page:

Memories from Our 2020 Around the World Cooking Camp

During these pandemic times, we are so happy that we could hold our 11th Annual Around the World Cooking Camp. We had the opportunity to do it outdoors as well as virtually, where all the kids followed our COVID-19 protocols while learning and enjoying the culinary journey. We are thrilled to provide a platform for our young generation to learn about food and culture, and provide a true culinary experience. As always, we were so happy to receive farm fresh and organic ingredients from our local vendors to be incorporated in our cooking camp.

Week 1: Roadtrip America

Every year, our team comes up with a list of culinary regions to focus on, and introduces the cuisine and culture of the selected regions. This year we thought why not teach our own country! This year’s culinary journey across the U.S. included regions such as New England, Pennsylvania, Cajun, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southwest, where the campers got to experience the taste and flavors of each of these U.S. regions. For example, the campers made Beef Shepherd’s Pie, Blueberry Shortcakes, and Johnnycakes with Maple Syrup.

Johnnycakes with Maple Syrup

Blueberry Shortcakes

Beef Shepherd’s Pie

Week 2: Around the World

For the Around the World Week, our team picked different culinary regions from around the world to teach to our campers. This year, our team included regions such as Mexican, Country French, Italian, Austrian, and Asia. The young chefs were able to learn about and cook cuisine they never heard of, and experience different tastes every day. For example, the campers made Pollo Saltado, Pasta alla Norma, and Crema Blanca.

Salsa Cruda

Crema Blanca

Week 3: Art and Science

The staple Art and Science of Cooking and Baking week was meant to teach our campers about art and science that goes behind the cooking process. We showcased many dishes that used different processes to make. As always we used farm fresh, and locally sourced ingredients so our campers get the best taste they can. For example, the campers made Potato Gnocchi, Fresh Pita Bread, and Pici Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil.

Fresh Pita Bread

Pici Pasta

Israeli Salad

Potato Gnocchi

Week 4: Farm to Table

In our final week, the objective was to teach the kids how freshly grown food can be used to make delicious healthy meals. Each day we had one type of produce that we incorporated in all of our dishes. This again was all with the help of our wonderful professional chefs. The campers got to taste so many types of fresh produce, and combine different ingredients to make creations like Tomato Gazpacho, Grilled Focaccia with Tomatoes and Basil, and s’mores.

The final day of the Farm to Table week was a harvest feast, where all the families came and celebrated with the young chefs. Everyone was happy to have an outdoor farm to table experience. The kids loved the farm animals, and were sad to leave the new animal friends they made at the farm. Everyone said they can’t wait for next year’s cooking camp! We are so thankful for all the new families that joined the Passion for Spices™ community. We would like to thank Murph Farm for hosting the whole Farm to Table week, where the kids were able to enjoy the Farm to Table experience in an outdoor environment.