Cooking Classes & Holiday Celebrations at Twinkle Toes: Little Ones Learn About Tradition and Treats

from Twinkle Toes

(November 6, 2003) Twinkle Toes, the petite Boston Post Road boutique that carries clothes for babies through teens, is offering in-store holiday events for children ages 6 and up. Owner Denise MacDonald has developed an intriguing concept: cooking classes that provide young ladies and gentlemen with an appreciation of the customs and history of each holiday while they create and eat traditional treats.

For Give Thanks to Others, in November, there will be homemade marshmallows to decorate and sample along with homemade hot chocolate and applesauce cake. The children will experience an affair in the style of an afternoon tea.

For Celebrating Families, Friends and Traditions, in December, the goal is to remember what people treasure about the winter holidays – the food and its role in creating the warm associations people have with the end-of-year festivities.

“We’ve done tea parties in the past,” said MacDonald, who feels that celebrations are an important part of Twinkle Toes, which features outfits for special occasions along with more casual clothes. “Holiday classes seemed more appropriate for the season. Since we’re celebrating families, friends and traditions at this time, this is a way for children to be in involved.”

“Denise approached me at the end of the summer with the idea of doing something involving the holidays, tradition and food,” said Liv Grey, who teaches cooking classes in Westchester homes. “The holidays are a busy time and there is a lot of emphasis on the commercial aspect. We wanted to create an in-store event that would celebrate history and the fun of creating a festive environment; food is a great way to do that.”

“ The hardest part was coming up with edible projects we could do in the store - without having to cook or making a mess,” said Grey, who develops and teaches holiday menus through her business, Medium Rare.

“ We wanted to bring people together with what they have in common. With Christmas and Hanukah – it’s about traditions and what makes a celebration, “ said Grey. She will also discuss the role of etiquette, with the children, though she is quick to point out that she will not be lecturing. Rather, the class will be a fun adventure for the children, and a way of kicking off the holidays with spirit.

Give Thanks to Others
Saturday November 22nd, 1 – 2:30 pm

Celebrating Families, Friends and Traditions
Saturday December 6th, 1 – 2:30pm

Cost for each event: $20

Register with Twinkle Toes up to one week before the event: 2085 Boston Post Road, (914) 833.1455

Or Contact Liv Grey, Medium Rare – 834.1326 or e-mail: liv@livgrey.com