Online Class: French Macarons by CocuSocial

This winter marks the full return of the traditional cabane à sucre at Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park in Pierrefonds. D-Trois-Pierres will be offering sweet and savoury French-Canadian fare on weekends, from February 4 to March 26, 2023, as well as March 2 and 3 during the school break.  Before dipping into the belly-warming goodies, take the time to explore the huge nature park by foot, snowshoe, cross-country ski, or fat bike. Then after a day of fresh air and exercise, enjoy a quick treat or sit down for a meal at the rustic sugar shack tucked into the forest. Surrounded by mature maple trees, the sugar shack can be accessed by foot, ski, or snowshoe. Park at the welcome centre and follow the trails signs throughout the park. The tiny dining room inside the shack is open and no reservations are needed, however, it can accommodate a limited number of sit-in guests at a time. If there isn’t room inside, what we usually do is find a spot outside in the snow and enjoy our food in the open air.

This camp will last 5 days, from Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm. Supervised by our professional chefs, which are trained in teaching kids, they will discover the kitchen from A to Z. Our activities are 100% practice-oriented. At the end of the week, they will leave with the recipes for everything they did, an apron, a bottle of olive oil “La Belle Excuse” and a box of CrispPearl from Cacao Barry. Please note that the exact recipes change every year. Course of the week : From 9am, the learning starts. With the help of our chefs and assistants, the kids discover foods and spices in the form of culinary activities and snacks. Afterwards, they cook the lunch meal from A to Z based on a different theme everyday. During the afternoon, they will learn about basic technics in the kitchen or about the world of baking, all oriented towards a healthier way of life. Every day, your child might bring you a surprise home. Childcare serviceUnfortunately, we cannot provide childcare due to lack of personnel.We can welcome children from 8:30 am, and at the end of the activity until 4:30 pm.Thank you for your understanding.

Made with fresh blueberries, this Smash Cake recipe is easy, allergy-friendly, and made without added sugar. It has the most delish Blueberry Frosting, and you can bake the cakes a day ahead if needed. So yummy! This egg-free is an especially great option for kids with some allergies and it’s also just an easy smash cake to make if you have a kiddo who loves blueberries.   Ingredients You Need This cake includes whole grain flours, bananas, blueberries, and cinnamon for a flavorful, yet really simple cake. Here’s a look at what you’ll need for the recipe. Bananas: You’ll want them to be very ripe with lots of brown spots, which indicate sweetness. Whole wheat flour: This flour has nutrition and fiber but also absorbs moisture well so it helps the cake bake through well. Oat flour Baking powder and baking soda Cinnamon Butter: preferably with unsalted butter to control the level of salt in the cake. Blueberries: Fresh or frozen blueberries are stirred into the batter so they’re evenly distributed throughout the cake. TIP: This cake is a no-added-sugar so the natural sweetness from the fruit shines through.    Step-by-Step Instructions This smash cake is very easy to make, even if you aren’t a regular baker. Here’s a look at the steps involved. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full info. Start with very ripe bananas. The browner they are, the sweeter they will be! Add to a blender and blend into a puree. Add to a medium bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Prepare your 6-inch cake pans by coating with nonstick spray and adding a round of parchment paper. This will ensure that the cakes come out of the pans easily once they are baked. Divide the batter between the pans. Bake and let cool in the pans.     How to Make Natural Frosting with Blueberries Here’s a look at the general process for making the blueberry frosting. Place the freeze dried fruit into a blender or spice grinder. Blend to make a fine powder. Add the rest of the ingredients and the powder to a medium bowl. Beat. Spread some of the frosting onto one cake. Top with the second cake and add more frosting on top. Frost the sides to finish.