The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Offering Cooking Class for Healthy, Tasty Alternatives to School Sack Lunches

Culinary team at Clayton luxury hotel to lead day of instruction to help
parents spice up their kids’ school sack lunches.

For parents who are concerned about the health value of the lunches their kids take to school, or if their kids complain that their made-at-home lunches are boring, The
Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is providing a timely hands-on solution.

The Clayton luxury hotel is offering a cooking class titled “Back to School – Modern Day Lunch Bag,” on
August 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to address the annual school lunch nutrition dilemma.  Members of the Ritz’ culinary team will provide preparation tips and recipes for healthy and tasty alternatives to thetypical school sack lunch.  Instruction will be provided throughout The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis kitchens.  Class participants will prepare a lunch, which they will enjoy (with wine) in The Grill following the class. 

Items Covered with Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Back to School Lunch Cooking Class

Healthy alternatives to the school sack lunch covered in The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis “Back to School” cooking class will include:

       Sandwiches - Grilled Portobello and Avocado Wrap;
       Chick Pea Po'boy;  and Curried Chicken Pita

       Spreads

       Dips, salads, and dressings

       Sweets, treats, and snacks

       Parfaits and smoothies

In addition to the hands-on instruction, attendees will receive a recipe booklet for the items covered during the class.

The cost of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis “Back to School – Modern Day Lunch Bag” cooking class is $79 per person, which includes coffee and a continental breakfast.  Space is limited to 25 guests.  To make reservations for the class, call 314-719-1433.

About The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, a 4-Star, 4-Diamond luxury hotel, is located in the heart of Clayton at 100 Carondelet Plaza.  For more information, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/stlouis
or call 314-863-6300.