Peppercorn Cooking Classes
Studiwheat Sundays – Pancake Palooza!
Classes Offered: Sept 20, Oct 4, 18, Nov 1, 15, 29
In this cheerful morning lab, kids (ages 8 and older) get to become true pancake pros using Red Wing’s own; Sturdiwheat Pancake Mix.
Twist & Bake
Classes Offered: Oct 1-3, Nov 19-21
Kids get hands-on in this delicious dough-filled adventure! We’ll mix, twist, and bake our own soft pretzels and bagels, learning the secrets behind chewy texture and golden crusts.
Brunch Bonanza
Classes Offered: Oct 8-10, 15-17
In this cheerful, hands-on kitchen, students dive into the flavors and fun of breakfast and brunch. We’ll learn practical culinary skills — whisking, flipping, toasting, baking and plating — while making cozy egg creations as well as a variety of other delicious and easy to prepare morning favorites.
Make It, Mix It, Freeze It!
Classes Offered: Oct 22-24, 29-31
In this hands-on class, you’ll discover why mastering frozen treats is one of the most exciting (and useful!) skills in the kitchen. The class teaches the magic of creamy emulsions. We’ll discover how fruit, sugar, and science come together to make something refreshing and bold.
Chocolate!
Classes Offered: Nov 5-7, 12-14
Lively, hands-on kitchen adventure where students will explore the fundamentals and science of baking and how to successfully work with chocolate.
Gluten Free Snax
Classes Offered: Sept 17-19, 24-26
Roll up your sleeves and dive into a hands-on cooking adventure where kids learn to make gluten-free snacks that go way beyond flour swaps.
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About Us
Tanna Wagenman, founder and principal instructor at The Peppercorn Academy grew up in Red Wing, Minnesota. After graduating from Red Wing High School, Chef Tanna studied chemistry at North Dakota State University. Her passion, however, lay in the culinary arts and she pursued her passion by attending the highly reputable culinary school in Hyde Park, New York, The Culinary Institute of America, where she earned her degree and two medals for excellence.
Shortly after graduation Chef Tanna was granted a security clearance by the United States Secret Service and was selected by the Presidential Family as their summer chef in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Chef Tanna’s 30-year career as a classically trained chef included stints with the Hyatt Hotel Corporation, private airline catering, a French chocolate company (yes, chef Tanna is also a chocolatier) and with an international pastry and dessert wholesaler. She has owned, operated or worked in a number of hotels, restaurants and cafes from Maryland to Hawaii-with quite a few places in between!
Chef Tanna is devoted to passing on the skills and techniques of a near lifetime in the culinary industry to another generation. She is committed to teaching young people the ease and joy of making healthy, fresh unprocessed meals which can be enjoyed by the whole family.
At Peppercorn Academy students will work hands-on with Chef Tanna at their own fully equipped workstations using techniques and recipes collected over many years in the culinary world. She hopes to give young people the skills, knowledge and confidence to be comfortable preparing fresh, healthy meals in their own home kitchen.
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Our Cooking Classes
Studiwheat Sundays – Pancake Palooza!
In this cheerful morning lab, kids (ages 8 and older) get to become true pancake pros using Red Wing’s own; Sturdiwheat Pancake Mix.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $28.00
Twist & Bake
Kids get hands-on in this delicious dough-filled adventure! We’ll mix, twist, and bake our own soft pretzels and bagels, learning the secrets behind chewy texture and golden crusts.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Brunch Bonanza
In this cheerful, hands-on kitchen, students dive into the flavors and fun of breakfast and brunch. We’ll learn practical culinary skills — whisking, flipping, toasting, baking and plating — while making cozy egg creations as well as a variety of other delicious and easy to prepare morning favorites.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Make It, Mix It, Freeze It!
In this hands-on class, you’ll discover why mastering frozen treats is one of the most exciting (and useful!) skills in the kitchen. The class teaches the magic of creamy emulsions. We’ll discover how fruit, sugar, and science come together to make something refreshing and bold.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Chocolate!
Lively, hands-on kitchen adventure where students will explore the fundamentals and science of baking and how to successfully work with chocolate.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
Gluten Free Snax
Roll up your sleeves and dive into a hands-on cooking adventure where kids learn to make gluten-free snacks that go way beyond flour swaps.
- Seats: 6
- Join the Class
- Price: $78.00
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About Our Kids Cooking Program
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About the program
Discover an exciting opportunity for children to learn essential cooking skills in the heart of historic Red Wing, MN. Peppercorn Academy-a culinary studio, offers a unique series of pro-grams that are chef-taught, hands-on and tailored specifically for young, aspiring cooks.
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Hands-on Learning Experience
Each class is designed to blend real-world kitchen techniques with engaging recipes from around the globe. Participants will not only explore new flavors but also develop valuable skills, build confidence and ignite their creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
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Benefits for Young Chefs
- Learn from professional chefs
- Prepare authentic, delicious food using fresh and healthy ingredients
- Make new friends and share culinary adventures
- Develop confidence and creativity through cooking
- Experience the joy of hands-on learning and discovery
Creating Delicious Memories Together
Our classes are the perfect way for kids to explore cooking, make new friends, and build lifelong skills—all while having tons of fun.
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Kids Cooking Photos
