SWEET JOY
(BAKING LAB)
SUMMER CAMP LAB DESCRIPTION:
Did you know that baking is therapeutic? According to several studies, baking naturally makes you happy, provides a creative outlet, is meditative, and most importantly, BAKING BRINGS JOY!
During the Summer Lab, Sweet Joy for Black girls, campers will get the opportunity to explore the basic knowledge of food science; specifically baking and pastry arts. Each week, Chef Lasheeda will walk them through some fun and unique dessert recipes! She will explain each recipe step-by-step and discuss the importance of math and science in baking.
At the conclusion of each Lab, every young girl will be empowered to taste their wonderful creations and to ask Chef Lasheeda any baking and pastry questions.
Must be enrolled in camp to participate.
camp INSTRUCTOR:
Lasheeda Perry is the owner and pastry chef of Queen of Flavor, a company that specializes in everything from revamping your dessert menu to helping you design and execute your dream dessert, and an array of virtual baking experiences. She has always had a passion for culinary arts, and luckily for the sweet-tooth everywhere, this love has materialized into a successful and rewarding career. Prior to creating Queen of Flavor, she received her culinary education from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Immediately after graduation, Lasheeda secured an entry level pastry cook position at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Dallas. She’s held the title of Executive Pastry Chef at two Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts properties and Bon Appétit Management Company LinkedIn.
Throughout her culinary journey, Lasheeda has received numerous awards and accolades. In 2012, she won season two of Food Network Sweet Genius after proving her skills by overcoming tight time constraints, masterfully incorporating secret ingredients and accommodating larger-than-life requests. That same year, several of Perry's desserts landed on Philadelphia food critic Craig LaBan's coveted Four-Bell Finest List. In 2018, she was a finalist on Food Network Best Baker in America, Season 2 where she was coined the “Queen of Flavor”. Perry has also co-authored The Matcha Miracle and featured in Toques in Black which is a cookbook that celebrates Black 1010 chefs.
Queen of Flavor is based in the Long Beach and Los Angeles areas; however, you can find her virtually in a city near you! Currently, she teaches fun-filled pastry live classes on Food Network Kitchen app and hosts private virtual baking experiences.
TUESday’s Schedule:
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST
Campers should join the Zoom meeting at 10:50 AM each day where attendance will be taken.