How to register - Call us at the shop (816)554-3755 for your reservation. All classes must be paid for at time of reservation. Please, don't wait to register! We have minimums and maximums for each class, we don't want you to miss out!
Cancellation Policy - We are happy to honor requests for refunds or transfers to another class as long as it is made more than seven (7) calendar days prior to the class date. We encourage you to find a substitute should you discover that you are unable to attend within the seven (7) days prior to class. Please understand that we cannot make exceptions. We have a minimum number of students required in order for a class to occur. We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason, in which a full refund will be given. Full payment is expected at time of registration.
Bad Weather Policy - We will make a determination no later than 2 hours prior to a class and will make every attempt to notify you by phone at the phone number you provide us upon registration and/or email. If we are not able to speak with you in person, we will leave a message. We encourage you to call us if in doubt. Unless you hear from us the class will be held.
WATCH FOR NEW DATE!!!
Saturday Kid's Thyme in the Kitchen 10:30 a.m. - l:30 p.m. 
Cake Artist Carey Iennacarro
Owl Fondant Cake
Join Carey Iennaccaro once again for one of her unique kid/parent
workshop! Olive the Owl is welcoming spring all deck out in her pretty
colors. Come ready to make this adorable cake from start to finish with guidance from Carey herself. You will get to experience everything from icing a cake to working with fondant and texture. Don't miss out on this one!!!! Spots fill up FAST!!!
Supplies needed: Small fondant rolling pin and small offset icing spatula (These are available at A Thyme for Everything if needed). Recommend an apron..Carey likes to get Messy!!! Picture coming soon!
workshop! Olive the Owl is welcoming spring all deck out in her pretty
colors. Come ready to make this adorable cake from start to finish with guidance from Carey herself. You will get to experience everything from icing a cake to working with fondant and texture. Don't miss out on this one!!!! Spots fill up FAST!!!
Supplies needed: Small fondant rolling pin and small offset icing spatula (These are available at A Thyme for Everything if needed). Recommend an apron..Carey likes to get Messy!!! Picture coming soon!
$50.00 per person
May 26, 2012 - Saturday Cooking Class 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Author Jason Day (BBQ Makes Everything Better)
Bacon Explosion!
Just in time for the summer grilling season, join local barbecue author and professional pitmaster Jason Day as he takes you on a journey through his award winning cookbook "BBQ Makes Everything Better". Jason will demonstrate how to utilize classic pitmaster techniques to prepare Smoked Deviled Eggs, Jalapeño Cheese Squares, Sweet Potato Fire Fries, Grilled Candy Bars, and his world famous Bacon Explosion! Take what you learn and make it for your guests on Monday!
$55.00 per person
$55.00 per person
June 1 & 2, 2012 – Friday 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shannon “FireBug” Kimball
Learn the secrets and techniques of competition BBQ Work with award winning Pitmasters during the annual Lee’s Summit BBQ competition. You’ll walk away with everything you need to know how to start your own team and enjoy this popular sport! Great news! Dodge City Beef is going to be supplying all the meat for the competition! Because of this you can bring a friend for free! Or each of you can come at only $150! Call today!!!
$300.00 per person (limited to 6 students)
June 4, 2012 – Monday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FULL
Chef Jasper Mirabile, Jr.
Passport to Italy
Jasper and the "famiglia" are leaving for Italy in a few weeks so the chef needs to rush up on his cooking skills before he cooks on a cruise ship for 1200 guests each night. Hmmmm....Summer in Italy, thinking Lobster Cappuccino (no, it does not contain coffee) Summer Pasta, Jasper's famous recipe for Porchetta (12 hour roasted fennel crusted pork butt) and Peaches Chianti over Gelato. Don't forget your passport!
$55.00 per person
June 9, 2012 – Saturday Cooking Class 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Shannon “FireBug” Kimball
Smoking Meats & Cheeses Class
Choosing the right wood and temperatures. Dry Rubs and Marinating. Dry Aging vs. Wet Aging. How to select and buy the best meats and cheeses to get the most for your money. Taming and tenderizing Brisket and Port Butt. Chef Shannon will show you the secrets of cooking it to perfection every time!
$60.00 per person
$60.00 per person
June 12, 2012 – Tuesday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Brenda Nolte
** FREE EMILE HENRY PIE DISH **
Emile Henry: Summer Patio Party
Using your brand new Emile Henry Pie Dish, savor alfresco dining with these summer offerings: a Caramelized Vidalia Spread with Crostini’s, a Roasted Red Pepper Strata, a Green Chili Pie with Salsa, and finish the evening with a Creamy Strawberry Tart.
$60.00 per person
June 16, 2012 - Saturday Kid's Thyme in the Kitchen 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cake Artist Carey Iennacarro
Father's Day Cake - Freddie the Fish
Here's another workshop that you don't want to miss!!!!
For all those special father's out there who would love to have a day to kick back and toss a line in! YES, talking about fishing! Come join Carey Iennaccaro to create another cake just for dad!!! Freddie the Fish is here to complete dad's day just in case he didn't land one himself. Carey will take you step by step to create Freddie. You will experience basic carving, icing, and fondant work including playing with textures. Supplies recommended: Small fondant rolling pin, small offset spatula, apron(Carey likes to get messy!), These can all be purchased at A Thyme For Everything if needed.
Ages recommended...8 and up. Parent is required to attend under the age of 10.
For all those special father's out there who would love to have a day to kick back and toss a line in! YES, talking about fishing! Come join Carey Iennaccaro to create another cake just for dad!!! Freddie the Fish is here to complete dad's day just in case he didn't land one himself. Carey will take you step by step to create Freddie. You will experience basic carving, icing, and fondant work including playing with textures. Supplies recommended: Small fondant rolling pin, small offset spatula, apron(Carey likes to get messy!), These can all be purchased at A Thyme For Everything if needed.
Ages recommended...8 and up. Parent is required to attend under the age of 10.
$45.00 per person
June 16, 2012 - Saturday Hands On Cooking Class 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Author Jason Day (BBQ Makes Everything Better)
Hands On Ribs - RIBS, RIBS, RIBS
Learn to master one of the all-time great barbecue meals from the 1st place winner in ribs at the North KC State Championship 2012! Local barbecue author and professional pitmaster Jason Day will provide a hands-on cooking experience designed to make you an instant pitmaster. Each student will work in parallel with Jason to prep, smoke, and carve their very own slab of mouthwatering baby back ribs. Discussion topics to include the differences styles, trimming and skinning, building flavor, proper cooking techniques, and side dishes.
$60.00 per person
June 18 - June 22, 2012 Kid's Thyme in the Kitchen Culinary Camp 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ONLY 3 MORE SPOTS
$275.00 per child
June 23, 2012 - Saturday Demonstration Class 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Pastry Chef Andrea Adams-Britt
Limoncello Cake + Bonus
One of my favorite things in the Summer is a tart lemon dessert. I will be demonstrating a vanilla cake with Limoncello Curd and Lemon Buttercream. Now what to do with them? You will observe the making of the cake, curd and Swiss meringue buttercream. Here's the twist, now that you have the skills to make lemon curd, you can make lemon tassies.
$25.00 per person
July 10, 2012 – Tuesday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chef Nancy Stark
ASIAN WRAPS TO MAKE AT HOME
Learn how to make all the fun dishes you love best from your favorite Asian restaurants. Great for parties! VIETNAMESE SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS with SPICY PEANUT SAUCE, CRAB and AVOCADO CALIFORNIA SUSHI ROLL CRISPY THAI EGG ROLL with SWEET CHILE GARLIC SAUCE, GINGER CRÈME BRULEE, HOMEMADE FORTUNE COOKIES!
$55.00 per person
July 14, 2012, Saturday Hands On Cooking Class 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Pastry Chef Andrea Adams-Britt
Key Lime Cake + Bonus!
Is the summer heat beating you down? Walk on the wild side and learn how to pucker with a cooling summer cake. I will be demonstrating how to make a simple White Cake, Lime Curd and a Lime Swiss Meringue Buttercream that is to die for. Our bonus for this class is providing a Lime Meltaway Cookie recipe that can incorporate the lime curd and lime buttercream for a second dessert.
$25.00 per personJuly 21, 2012, Thursday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Author Karen Adler
Italian Style Grilling
Karen will share recipes from her recent trip to the Sorrento Cooking School and her new cookbook, The Gardener and the Grill.
$45.00 per person
August 2, 2012 - Thursday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Chef Paige Vandegrift
What's in Season? Corn & Zucchini!
Second in a series, this class will focus on two of the Midwest's most abundant summer crops--corn and zucchini--and several ways to prepare them together or by themselves. Summer Pasta with Corn & Zucchini; Salad of Roasted Corn, Zucchini, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs; Sauteed Sweet Corn with Cabbage & Bacon; Summer Squash Gratin with Salsa Verde & Gruyere.
$45.00 per person
August 6, 2012 – Monday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chef Jasper Mirabile, Jr.
Annual Heirloom Tomato Class
Five years strong, without a doubt the "BEST HEIRLOOM TOMATO CLASS" in the Midwest. Local Kurlbaum "maters" cooked with pasta, chicken and even in a sweet tart...oh yes, Jasper's Heirloom Tomato Tart with Sweet Basil Gelato. Doctors on hand during class if you pass out from enjoying yourself...Just saying!
$55.00 per person
August 6 - 10, 2012 - Kid's Thyme in the Kitchen Culinary Camp
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$275.00 per child
September 10, 2012 – Monday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chef Jasper Mirabile, Jr.
Italian Grape Harvest & Vineyard Dinner
How many dishes can Jasper prepare with grapes? I am thinking at least Five! Grape Foccacia, a unique risotto, slow cooked chicken "Osso Buco" style. Learn to make Zabaglione...A dessert you will never forget!
$55.00 per person
September 15, 2012 - Saturday Hands On Class 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chef & Author Judith Fertig
I Love Cinnamon Rolls! Hands-on Class
Do you love ooey-gooey, sweet and spicy cinnamon rolls? Do you want to learn how to make them, then take home a batch to bake yourself! Spend the morning with Judith Fertig, author of the new I Love Cinnamon Rolls! cookbook. Did you know you can mix and match doughs, pan sauces, fillings, and glazes to get just the cinnamon roll you want? Find out how in this class. We'll sip our coffee and sample FIVE!!!!! different kinds of homemade cinnamon rolls: Classic Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Rolls, Szechuan Pepper Cinnamon Rolls with Fresh Ginger Glaze, Orange Cinnamon Rolls with Sweet Orange Drizzle, Cinnamon Blueberry Crowns, and Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting. Then we'll get to work stirring up the Classic Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Roll dough, preparing the filling, rolling out the dough, and making the rolls. Bring an 8-inch square pan to take a batch of fragrant cinnamon rolls home to bake.
$55.00 per person
Sept. 22, 2012 - Saturday Cooking & Demo Class 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Author Karen Adler
Autumn Harvest & Farmers Market Class
Grilled, Roasted, & Pan Seared Vegetables & Fruits, plus a Special Farmers Market with Fahrmeier Farms! We’ll high-heat roast, pan sauté, and grill a medley of recipes with in season vegetables and fruits including:
*GRILLED ZUCCHINI and YELLOW SQUASH STACKS WITH FETA AND BLACK OLIVES
*GRILLED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE
*ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH SMOKED TOMATO AIOLI
*ROSEMARY AND SUGAR-SPICE-RUBBED APPLE SLICES
$45.00 per person
September 25, 2012 - Tuesday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Authors Roxanne Wyss & Kathy Moore
Babycake Appliance Cooking
$55.00 per person
October 1, 2012 – Monday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chef Jasper Mirabile, Jr.
The Italian Butcher
Jasper is friends with the world's most renowned butcher from Panzano, Italy , Dario Cecchini and you will be treated to some special cuts of beef in this class including Dario's Bistecca Fiorentina, Slow Braised Pork Shanks & Pasta, Tuscan Ribs & more...The list is ENDLESS! Don't think Jasper forgot dessert...How about Biscotti Pratto with Espresso Gelato.
$55.00 per person
October 6, 2012 - Saturday Cooking & Demo Class 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Author Karen Adler
Tribute to Jacques Pepin
Jacques Pepin first came to the US in 1959 working with Pierre Franey at La Pavillion in NYC. He has worked with luminaries of the culinary world and written dozens of cookbooks. Karen will share recipes she has acquired from her recent culinary cruise on Oceania’s Marina featuring Jacques Pepin as the celebrity culinary instructor and chef of the 3 restaurants on board which toured the coast of Spain, France and Italy. Recipes will appear in June, but sign up now for a space in this amazing class!
$45.00 per person
October 9, 2012 – Tuesday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chef Nancy Stark
PAELLA PARTY
Paella demystified: the perfect “party in one dish”! We’ll start with some appetizers,
GARLIC MUSHROOMS, MANCHEGO CHEESE, BAKED OLIVES, SPICY ALMONDS, CHICKEN AND CHORIZO EMPANADA. Then Chef Nancy will prepare large pans of Paella right before your eyes!
CLASSIC SPANISH PAELLA WITH SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD, COFFEE AND TURRON ICE CREAM TORTE WITH BRANDIED ORANGES.
$55.00 per person
November 5, 2012 – Monday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chef Jasper Mirabile, Jr.
An Italian Thanksgiving
The Italians may not celebrate the actual Thanksgiving holiday but Jasper knows how to add an "Italian Touch". Escarole & Pastina Soup, Lasagna Bianco,
$55.00 per person
November 8, 2012 - Thursday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Chef Paige Vandegrift
What's in Season? Sweet Potatoes & Winter Squash!
Third in the series....this time sweet potatoes and winter squash. Once again, will discuss how to purchase and store (this is especially important for "storage" vegetables) along with basic cooking methods. I'll teach Butternut Squash & White Bean Soup with Tuscan Kale; Pizza with Carnival Squash, Caramelized onions and Goat Cheese; Sweet Potato, Apple & Dried Fruit Gratin; and a Marbled Chocolate-Sweet Potato Cake.
$45.00 per person
November 10, 2012 - Saturday Cooking & Demo Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chef & Author Judith Fertig
$45.00 per person
November 17, 2012 - Saturday Cooking Class 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Author Jason Day (BBQ Makes Everything Better)
Thanksgiving on the Grill
Tired of the same old roasted turkey year after year? Local barbecue author and professional pitmaster Jason Day will present the tips and tricks for smoking the perfect holiday bird. Topics to include brining vs. injecting, properly cooking both dark and white meat simultaneously, carving/presenting, and how to transform a standard backyard grill into a smoker.
$55.00 per person
December 1, 2012 - Saturday Cooking & Demo Class 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Author Karen Adler
Quick Gifts from the Kitchen
It’s not too late to make something special, delicious, useful, thoughtful and quick from your kitchen for gift giving! We’ll be thinking outside of the cookie box and offer savory and cost-saving treats, too. A thoughtful savory gift is HOMEMADE SEASONED SALT or a colorful red and green GOAT CHEESE LOG WITH PISTACHIOS AND CRANBERRIES. For the chocolate lover comes a no-bake TUSCAN CHOCOLATE ROLL. Part homemade and part store-bought: a basket of bagels or English Muffins with homemade GINGERBREAD BUTTER, plus a SAVORY BUTTER in a crock for gift giving. Darling MINI-CRANBERRY-ORANGE BUNDT CAKES can be packaged as singles or a box of 4 – and add the Mini-Bundt Cake Pan for an over-the-top gift. Plus Karen will share other no-cook gifts from the kitchen as well – but you’ll have to come to class to get the information and also to receive your Surprise-Gift-From-The-Kitchen from Karen!
$45.00 per person
December 3, 2012 – Monday Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chef Jasper Mirabile, Jr.
Nana's Sicilian Christmas
Nana Mirabile's original holiday recipes including Christmas Eve Pizza, Pasta & Lobster, Homemade Sicilian Fennel Sausage and of course Nana Mirabile will be on hand to make some of her famous cookies.
$55.00 per person
