Taste Buds Kitchen - Miami - Kendale Lakes

Sweeten your Labor Day gathering with our Red Velvet Whoopie Pies – a red, white, and blue delight! 🇺🇸🍪

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⭐️ Pro tip: For extra festive treats, add red, white, and blue sprinkles!

What is your go-to Labor Day treat? 🤔

Make back-to-school a breeze with these quick and nutritious lunch ideas; they’re perfect for busy mornings. 🥪🍎

Try out these fun recipes:
🥪 Animal Face Sandwiches
🍕 Homemade Pizza Muffins
🍓 Yogurt Parfait
🧀 Sandwich Kabobs

They're guaranteed to please your little ones while making healthy eating hassle-free!

Looking for after-school activities that are both fun and educational? Join our cooking classes for enriching learning experiences! 🧑‍🍳👩‍👦‍👦

At Taste Buds Kitchen, our list of programs combines fun and learning for everyone!

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Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer drink! Classic Lemonade is the perfect way to cool down on those hot days. 🍋🥤 Here’s our recipe:

Ingredients:
⭐️ 1 cup fresh lemon juice
⭐️ 1 cup sugar
⭐️ 5 cups water
⭐️ Ice

Instructions:
⭐️ In a pitcher, mix the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
⭐️ Add water and stir well.
⭐️ Serve over ice and enjoy!

Happy National Lemonade Day. 🍋

Spice up your date night with a dash of romance and a pinch of fun! 👩‍🍳❤️👨‍🍳

🥂🍝 Join us at Taste Buds Kitchen for a couples' cooking class that's sure to whisk you off your feet! Whether you're a culinary novice or a seasoned chef, our date night is time well spent.

So, grab your partner, and let's make some delicious memories together!

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Do you want to throw an unforgettable birthday bash without the stress? Celebrate with a cooking party and let us handle the planning! 🎉🎂

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Searching for an activity that everyone in the family will enjoy? Discover the joy of cooking together at Taste Buds Kitchen! 🌟

🍕👩‍👦‍👦 Celebrate National Son & Daughter Day by bringing the whole family to one of our exciting cooking classes.

From making delicious pizzas to baking mouthwatering cookies and exploring new recipes, our classes are the perfect way to bond and create lasting memories.

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Our campers have had a blast this summer at our Campfire Classics Camp and these S’mores Brownie Bars were a hit. 🍫🔥

Need a good excuse to make this fun recipe? Today is National S’mores Day!

Check out our blog post for the full menu 👉 https://tastebudskitchen.com/blog/campfire-classics-camp/

☀️🍽️🎉 Summer is still sizzling and so are our kitchens at Taste Buds Kitchen! From exciting camps to Caregiver & Me classes, we've got a menu full of fun.

Even though school is right around the corner, let’s keep the summer vibes going!

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Here’s the inside scoop on picking the best watermelon this summer! 🌞

🍉 Check the Field Spot: Look for the yellow spot on the watermelon, which is known as the field spot. This is where the watermelon sat on the ground and ripened in the sun. The darker the yellow, the sweeter the watermelon!

🍉 Tap for a Deep Sound: Give the watermelon a good tap. A ripe watermelon will have a deep, hollow sound, indicating that it's full of water and ready to be enjoyed. A dull sound could mean the watermelon is overripe.

🍉 Feel the firmness: If the watermelon is too squishy, it's overripe. You want it nice and firm to ensure it's just right.

Check out our blog post for some fun watermelon facts 👉 https://tastebudskitchen.com/blog/watermelon-heaven/

Ready to cook up some last-minute summer fun? 🌴 Use code CAMP20 to get $20 OFF a full week of camp! 👩‍🍳

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Happy International Day of Friendship! 😊 No matter the distance, let's celebrate the ties that bring us together and add joy to our lives.

Cooking and baking have a special way of bringing friends closer. 💖

Tag your cooking buddies and invite them to join you for a TBK cooking class! Click here to get started 👉 tastebudskitchen.com/miamiwest

Turn up the heat this summer! 🔥 Use code CAMP20 for a tasty $20 OFF a full week of camp!

👨‍🍳 Whip up some unforgettable memories with us! Click here to get started 👉 http://tastebudskitchen.com/miamiwest

Discover the secret to keeping your avocados fresh and green with this clever hack! 🥑

🧅 Store with an onion!
Onions release sulfur gases, which can help prevent the oxidation (browning) of the avocado.

⬇️ Here's how to use this method:

✨ Cut the Avocado: Only use what you need and keep the pit in the uneaten portion.

✨ Container Prep: Place chopped onion in an airtight container. It can be a red or white onion.

✨ Place the Avocado: Put the cut side of the avocado face-down on the chopped onion in the container.

✨ Seal and Refrigerate: Seal the container tightly and store it in the fridge. The onion will help keep the avocado green and fresh for a few days.

Here are some additional tips:

🍋 Lemon or Lime Juice: If you don't want to use onion, brushing the exposed surface of the avocado with lemon or lime juice can also help prevent browning. The citric acid in these juices helps to reduce oxidation.

🥑 Plastic Wrap: Tightly wrapping the cut avocado with plastic wrap, ensuring minimal air is trapped against the surface, can also help prevent browning.

💧 Water Method: For short-term storage (like overnight), you can also place the cut avocado face down in a container with some water. This method helps prevent air from reaching the exposed surface, keeping it fresh.

What's your go-to avocado dish? For us, it has to be avocado toast.

🍷🧀 Raise a toast to National Wine & Cheese Day! Elevate your tasting experience with these perfect pairings:

✨ Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Bordeaux Blends - Pair beautifully with cheddar, gouda, and other hard cheeses.

✨ Pinot Noir - Perfectly complements brie and camembert.

✨ Rhône and Other Southern French Reds - Ideal for a French cheeseboard.

✨ Rioja - Best enjoyed with sheep cheeses like Manchego.

✨ Chianti - Delicious with parmigiano reggiano and pecorino.

✨ Port - Perfectly complements blue cheeses like stilton.

✨ Sauvignon Blanc - Enjoy with goat cheese, feta, and cheeses infused with garlic and herbs.

✨ Chardonnay - Pairs wonderfully with buttery cheddar.

✨ Pinot Grigio - Matches well with mozzarella and other mild Italian cheeses, perfect for an antipasti platter.

✨ Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines - Best paired with Vacherin Mont d’Or and Chaource.

Enjoy these delightful combinations and celebrate in style! 🥂 What's your go-to wine and cheese pairing? Share with us below! 🍇🧀

🍦 Scoop up some joy on National Ice Cream Day with our Ice Cream Cone Cupcake recipe! These treats are guaranteed to sweeten any summer celebration.

Ingredients:
⭐️ 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
⭐️ 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
⭐️ 1/4 tsp salt
⭐️ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
⭐️ 2 tbsp mayonnaise
⭐️ 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
⭐️ 2 eggs
⭐️ 1 tsp vanilla extract
⭐️ 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp milk
⭐️ 12 wafer cones
⭐️ 1 1/2 cups white buttercream frosting
⭐️ Toppings: sprinkles, cherries, chocolate chips

Instructions:
🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F.
🥄 Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
🍰 Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
🥛 Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
🍦 Fill wafer cones 2/3 full with batter. Place in mini muffin pans.
⏲️ Bake for 10-12 minutes, until firm. Cool completely on a wire rack.
🎂 Frost with buttercream and add toppings. Enjoy!

Are you ready to elevate your cooking game? At Taste Buds Kitchen, we believe everyone has the potential to be a culinary star. ⭐

🧑‍🍳 Embark on a journey with our fun and interactive cooking classes, designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. Our expert chefs will mentor you through every step, ensuring you discover the pure joy of cooking. Join us and ignite your passion in the kitchen!

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🌞🍉 Embrace summer with this refreshing Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad! Perfect for those sunny days, this salad is a burst of flavors that will keep you cool and satisfied.

Ingredients:
⭐️ 4 cups cubed watermelon (seedless)
⭐️ 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
⭐️ 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
⭐️ 2 tablespoons olive oil
⭐️ Juice of 1 lime
⭐️ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
🍉 Prepare the Base: In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and thinly sliced red onion (if using).
🧀 Add Cheese and Herbs: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped mint over the watermelon.
🍋 Dress It Up: Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the salad. Gently toss to mix the flavors without breaking the watermelon cubes.
🧂 Season: Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
❄️ Serve: Chill for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend beautifully.

What’s your favorite summer salad? Share in the comments! 🥗

Summer is for hosting BBQs! Get fired up with these TBK-approved grilling techniques and become the BBQ hero of the season.

🔥 Preheat the Grill: Remember to preheat your grill for 10-15 minutes. A sizzling hot grill seals in flavor, keeps the food juicy, and prevents sticking.

🧽 Clean the Grate: After preheating, give the grate a good scrub with a grill brush to remove any leftover residue from previous cooking sessions. This helps prevent sticking and ensures delicious, clean flavors.

🍗 Oil the Food, Not the Grate: Lightly brush your food with oil or marinate it before placing it on the grill, instead of oiling the grates. This helps prevent flare-ups and sticking.

🌡️ Use a Meat Thermometer: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure your meats are cooked to the correct temperature. This avoids undercooking or overcooking.

🔒 Keep the Lid Down: For consistent cooking temperatures, keep the grill lid closed as much as possible, which is crucial for thicker cuts of meat.

What did we miss? Let us know your favorite grilling technique below. ⬇️

☀️ Hey you, time's running out to join our Summer Camps! Secure your spot and get set for a summer of kitchen adventures. 🍴✨

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Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫 Let's dive into some sweet and fun chocolate facts:

🍪 Ancient Beverage: Chocolate started as a drink, not a snack! The ancient Mayans and Aztecs of Central America brewed a spicy, frothy beverage from roasted and ground cacao beans mixed with spices and water.

🍩 Valuable Currency: In ancient civilizations, cacao beans were so valuable that they were used as money. The Aztecs could buy a turkey hen for just 100 cacao beans!

🍫 World's Largest Chocolate Bar: In 2011, the UK chocolate company Thorntons made history by creating the world's largest chocolate bar, weighing an incredible 5,792.50 kilograms (12,770 lbs 4.48 oz).

🤎 Health Benefits: Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. Studies have shown that dark chocolate (with high cocoa content) can improve health and reduce the risk of heart disease by improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure.

Psst! Fun fact: Dark chocolate has caffeine in it, too! 🍫

Red, white, blue, and delicious too! 🇺🇸🍓 Celebrate Independence Day with our American Flag Sugar Cookies Recipe!

Makes: 12 cookies

Ingredients:
⭐️ 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
⭐️ 1/4 tsp baking powder
⭐️ 1/4 tsp salt
⭐️ 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
⭐️ 1/4 cup sugar
⭐️ 1 egg
⭐️ 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
⭐️ 1 cup white buttercream frosting
⭐️ 1/2 cup blueberries
⭐️ 12 strawberries, quartered

Instructions
⭐️ Preheat oven to 400°F.
⭐️ Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
⭐️ Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients.
⭐️ Chill dough for 30 minutes.
⭐️ Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/8” – 1/4” thick. Cut into 2 1/2” shapes.
⭐️ Bake on a baking sheet for 6-10 minutes until lightly golden.
⭐️ Once cooled, frost cookies with buttercream. Decorate with blueberries and strawberries to create an American flag.

TBK TIP: If short on time, heavily flour the surface as unchilled dough is stickier.

For families dealing with food allergies, finding safe, delicious food can be a challenge. But everyone deserves to enjoy culinary possibilities without worry! Whether you're avoiding nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten, or any other common allergens, our kitchen is dedicated to creating allergy-friendly classes that are both safe and scrumptious. ❤️

Safety First: Our kitchen is prepared to handle various food allergies with the utmost care. Before each class, we meticulously review the dietary needs of our participants to ensure a safe cooking environment for everyone. ✍️

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Happy first day of summer! 🌞🎉

Here's a Summer Cooking Tip: Embrace Seasonal Produce 🍑🍅
Summer offers an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, including zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, berries, peaches, and more. Fresh, in-season produce will provide better flavor and nutrition for all your summer meals!🍴

On Juneteenth, we honor the strength and courage of those who fought for freedom and equality. Let's continue their legacy by working towards a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 🖤💚❤️

Happy International Sushi Day! 🍣🍱🐟 Let's master the art of making sushi rice together. 🍚

Rinse the Rice: The journey to delicious sushi starts with the rice. Begin by thoroughly rinsing your sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This step removes the excess starch from the rice, preventing it from becoming too sticky or gummy. Allow the rice to drain completely before cooking.

Cook the Rice: Follow the package instructions for water-to-rice ratios, as sushi rice requires a precise amount of water to achieve the perfect texture. Once cooked, let the rice sit covered for about 10 minutes. This allows the rice to steam and become fluffy.

Season the Rice: While the rice is still warm, season it with sushi vinegar—a blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold the vinegar into the rice using a wooden paddle or spoon. Be careful not to mash the grains; the goal is to lightly coat each grain of rice with the seasoning for that authentic sushi flavor.

Cooling: Properly cooling the rice is crucial. Spread the seasoned rice out in a wide bowl or tray. Use a fan or gently wave a piece of cardboard over the rice to cool it to room temperature. Cooling the rice quickly helps give it a shiny appearance and the perfect sticky texture for making sushi. Avoid refrigerating the rice, as this will harden it and affect the taste.

Keep Your Hands Wet: When handling sushi rice to form rolls or nigiri, keep a bowl of water mixed with a little rice vinegar nearby to wet your hands. This prevents the rice from sticking to your hands and helps in achieving a smooth, uniform shape without compacting the rice too tightly.

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads out there. Today, it's your turn to be spoiled with love and delicious food. 💙

Summer Camps are back. ☀️ Get your young chefs excited for a fun summer filled with tasty food, new friends, and cool themes like Chocolate Factory, Tasty Tales, Great American Bake-off, Culinary Travels, and more! Check out the schedule on our website, and sign your kids up today. 🧑‍🍳

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Get ready for an ocean-inspired cooking adventure! 🌊 🐠 Join us at our 'Under the Sea Cupcakes' Caregiver & Me Cooking Class. Perfect for little ones aged 2-8 accompanied by a caregiver. Let's bake some delicious cupcakes together! 🧁

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It's National Donut Day and Father's Day is coming up! 🍩 Join us for our special Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: Donuts with Dad on Saturday, June 15th. It's the perfect time to bond over sweet treats and create memories together. Ages 2-8 welcome with a caregiver. 💙

At Taste Buds Kitchen, we're mindful of allergies. 🚫✋

Our kitchen is an allergen-free zone, so everyone can enjoy the magic of cooking and tasting together! 🍽️💫

From gluten-free goodies to nut-safe treats, we've got you covered. Tag your foodie friends who need to know this! 😋👇

Get ready to spice up your holiday season because Gingerbread magic is here! 🍪🎅 The cozy aroma, the sweet decorations – it's the time to gather around and bake up some unforgettable memories. 🌟👩‍🍳 Whether you're a seasoned gingerbread pro or a newbie, we've got something deliciously fun in store for you. Let's mix, bake, and decorate our way into the most wonderful time of the year! Are you excited? We sure are! 🎉

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Hugs, high-fives, and a whole lot of gratitude! 🤗✋ "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."

Happy Turkey Day, foodie friends! 🦃 Today, we're trading in our aprons for stretchy pants, but our hearts are full of gratitude for each and every one of you! 🧡 Whether you're a tiny chef in the making or a seasoned kitchen pro, we're thankful you're part of our Taste Buds Kitchen family. Laugh, learn, and pass the gravy! 🍽️👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Sending a sprinkle-covered shoutout to our wonderful Palo Alto location on its special day! 🥳 Your culinary creativity has truly warmed our hearts. From rolling dough to sharing laughter, you've made every moment in the kitchen unforgettable. Here's to more years of cooking up magic together! 🍳🌟 Happy Birthday, Taste Buds Kitchen Palo Alto! 🎈🎂 If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, drop by our kitchen!

Cheers to sipping and savoring the flavors of the season together! 🥰 Today, we're not just stirring the pot; we're stirring up fun because it's National Apple Cider Day! 🍎 Get ready to cozy up with the ultimate fall treat: a steaming mug of delicious apple cider. Laugh, learn, and cook your way to a heartwarming classic with us at Taste Buds Kitchen! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

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