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Julianna Banana

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Julianna Banana aims to inspire kids and families to get baking, cooking, and creating in the kitchen all while learning about food, having fun, and gaining an appreciation for the importance of community and giving back. 

We provide culinary experiences for kids and families, ranging from Classes to our Culinary Boxes for Kids which combine the fun of a class with a collection of kid friendly recipe cards, kitchen tools, science activities and more. Sound amazing? Join the Julianna Banana Club by purchasing a subscription of  Culinary Boxes for even more fun. The Holiday, Valentines and Spring Boxes are shipped in early December, February and April. The subscription (also called bundle) comes with  complimentary classes where junior chefs learn in live interactive online classes how to make some of the recipes showcased in each of the Culinary Boxes!  Classes are taught by trained graduates of Le Cordon Bleu of Ottawa.

We support LOCAL business and give back to the community.  A fundamental pillar of Julianna Banana is to support local businesses and to give back to the community. Materials in our Culinary Boxes including kitchen tools and accessories are sourced whenever possible from local vendors. Recipe cards are designed and printed in Ottawa and our Julianna Banana apron is made and printed in Canada In keeping with our mission to give back to the community, a portion of proceeds from sales of Julianna Banana Culinary Boxes and Julianna Banana classes go directly to food charities . Join us, give back.

 

Classes

Fun, interactive baking and cooking classes for kids ages (5-14). Younger ones may need a sous chef and older ones will work more independently to showcase their new skills! Classes focus on providing children an opportunity to explore different foods, develop kitchen skills and create tasty treats for the whole family.

Classes are hosted by Cordon Bleu Pastry  Diploma Graduates and Julianna herself. Classes are kept small and designed to be fun and interactive! 

Since the start of Julianna Banana,  classes were  organized as a way of fundraising for local organizations. We are proud to have raised thousands of dollars collectively for the Dovercourt Recreation Centre and more recently the Parkdale Food Centre. We also have volunteered classes for the Girl Guides of Canada , Scouts Canada and other not for profits. 

Julianna Banana Culinary Boxes for Kids - What's inside?

Learning Never Tasted So Good! Julianna Banana Boxes are all about connecting kids with food and creating a long-lasting extraordinary experience. Each Culinary Box is a carefully crafted learning lab for kids to learn about science and more . Each Box contains:

  • Kid-friendly graphic recipe cards showcasing seasonal ingredients and easy recipes that kids can prepare with minimal supervision or even independently
  • Science activities
  • Quality kitchen tools sourced from local merchants whenever possible
  • Guaranteed Family Fun Time
  • Access to a live 2 hr, interactive class with Julianna Banana hosted by a Cordon Bleu graduate **
  • A made in Canada Julianna Banana apron*
  • A fun activity/craft
  • All in one convenient box! ***
*  For those who join the Julianna Banana Club,  1 Apron is  included in your bundle purchase.  Additional aprons can be purchased separately.
**Complimentary classes  that are included in any of the  Culinary Boxes are separate from any ongoing Julianna Banana Culinary Classes available by registration. Complimentary classes are held  as follows: Spring Culinary Box: Sat May 2, 2021 “Lemon Tart”

***The Julianna Banana Culinary Box comes in a functional kitchen storage container.  For those who join the Julianna Banana Club, 1 functional container is included with your bundle purchase. The first Culinary Box is shipped in the container, subsequent Culinary Boxes are shipped in mailers.

Get a Spring Culinary Box or Join the Julianna Banana Club and get a Subscription and have your junior chef receive the ultimate experience gift time and time again!

This year, more than ever, we need to appreciate the time we have together. Time in the kitchen together creates not only delicious treats but more importantly wonderful memories.

This year, instead of heading to the toy store, give your kids the gift of:

  • An experience in the kitchen, in which your junior chefs can start down the path to loving cooking and thinking critically about the food they eat.
  • Spending time together as a family, creating meals and memories at the same time!
  • Giving back to their community.
  • Supporting local vendors and industries
  • Live interactive class with trained graduates from le Cordon Bleu of Ottawa to help prepare some of the recipes showcased in each of the Boxes

The Julianna Banana Spring Box contains

  • graphic and kid-friendly recipes, featuring spring flavous ; lemon meringue pie, lemon curd, Kids make Brunch and so much more
  • 1 food science activity: We're growing our own food; includes seeds
  • 1 quality kitchen tool locally sourced to help your junior chef prepare their meal
  • helpful accessories to help prepare your recipes
  • 1 functional kitchen storage container perfect for storing the recipes
  • 1 made in Canada and locally printed Julianna Banana apron
  • Access to a live, interactive Julianna Banana class where we prepare one of the recipes! Class will be held Saturday May 2, 2021 " Lemon Tart"
  • The box contains kitchen tools and materials valued at over $60, not including the 2 HR live class!
  • Crafting and learning experiences in the kitchen, providing priceless family fun time.

  • tools will be included but are subject to slight changes depending on availability during this time.

Julianna Banana Club ( Box Bundle/ 2021 Subscription)

The Julianna Banana Culinary Box Subscription contains the Spring Boxes as well as the Summer, Fall and December Boxes*.

Each Box will include seasonal kid friendly laminated recipe cards, activities and tools shipped to your junior chefs. 

Each Box also comes with a complimentary online, live class with trained Cordon Bleu graduates. Receive a complimentary class with each Julianna Banana Culinary Box you receive!

Plus receive a complimentary recipe notebook your junior chefs can use while they craft recipes of their own.  

With each shipment, children will enjoy countless hours of learning and crafting in the kitchen, plus fun crafts, a kitchen tool and accessory, science activities, complimentary live interactive and fun classes where we make one of the recipes showcased in each Culinary Box plus so much more. Each shipment will benefit local vendors and a portion of proceeds will go back to the community and directly to local food charities. It’s a Win Win

Get Your Julianna Banana Culinary Boxes Today!

Free delivery for Bundles and Subscriptions in Ottawa!

Spring Culinary Box
Spring Culinary Box

The Spring Box  features:  easy, peasy  fresh spring recipes including classic lemon meringue tarts, and so much more, PLUS kids learn to make a full meal; Brunch!  Children will receive a quality kitchen tool and accessories and a super fun science activity; plant growing! Plus a complimentary 2hr class demonstrating lemon meringue pie. Hope to see you in the kitchen!…

$65.00

YOUTH APRON
YOUTH APRON

$15.00

Culinary Bundle (spring, summer, harvest & holiday Boxes)
Culinary Bundle (spring, summer, harvest & holiday Boxes)

4 Culinary Box Bundle! Give your Junior Chef the Ultimate Experience Gift, Time and Time Again! Spring Culinary Box (April) Summer Culinary Box (June) Harvest Culinary Box (October) Holiday Culinary Box (December)

$250.00

2021 Trio (Summer, Harvest & Holiday Boxes)
2021 Trio (Summer, Harvest & Holiday Boxes)

4 Culinary Box Bundle! Give your Junior Chef the Ultimate Experience Gift, Time and Time Again! Spring Culinary Box (April) Summer Culinary Box (June) Harvest Culinary Box (October) Holiday Culinary Box (December)

$195.00

Terms and conditions

  1. all terms subject to change
  2. delivery is available for a fee for Valentine Boxes / Free delivery is offered for Bundles/ Culinary Subscriotions
  3. pickup is available for single Box puchases at our partner locations
  4. delivery for a fee is available for Ottawa or outside of Ottawa 

JULIANNA BANANA BIRTHDAY PARTIES


(Choose between one of the following virtual birthday party options
1.Tea Time (scrumptious scones, tarts and cookies) & tea of course
2. Pizza Party (guests can make savoury and dessert pizzas together)
3. Cake & Decorating Party
4. Customizable – contact us

TEA TIME

the birthday girl/boy and guests would make a selection of 2-3 mini treats choose from cranberry orange scones, mini tart, quiche, or decadent cookie, at the end of the class, guests can eat the treats and have tea together (and sing happy birthday of course)
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PIZZA PARTY

a unique pizza party experience for her/him and her/his friends
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CAKE AND DECORATION PARTY

Make a cake and decorate it (Choose from an assortment of layered cakes and decor, even drip cake)
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GIFT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE!

Shopping for someone else, but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a Julianna Banana gift card.

Gift cards can be applied toward a Julianna Banana class as well as Culinary Boxes available and in stock. 

Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees.

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TESTIMONIALS

Thanks again for a great class. I really enjoyed them
Erica
What a fun class! The boys loved it! I was a little nervous when every participant was a girl, but when it was over, they said, "I didn't think it would be that fun"
Parent
Our daughter has been participating in Julianna Banana’s classes over the past four months. We continue to be very impressed by Margherita’s ongoing positive, instructive and dedicated approaches to her different sessions. Her personal interactions with each participant is no doubt a key success factor, amongst many, in our child’s ongoing interest in the classes let alone the really elaborate and delicious final products. The learning extends beyond the class instruction. For example, there's the elements of grocery planning and product selection. We highly recommend any budding chefs to enrol in upcoming sessions. We know we will. You won’t be disappointed. We look forward to expanding our palates.
Greg
Dear Margarita I have been in your classes since June and I have enjoyed every minute. I am glad I did these classes because each and every class I learned some new skills each time. I have learned a lot in these classes and have a better understanding of food and I've become a better cook and baker. Thanks for offering and giving your time to do this for the community in these unprecedented times.
(11 years old)Participant
My 8 year old has LOVED every session! From measuring ingredients to learning the science behind what she is creating, I have seen her enjoy the whole process. We always await the next class and enjoy the variety of baked goods that are taught. Looking forward to more.
Shruti
Thanks Julianna Banana for the wonderful baking classes. My daughters aged 9 and 11 really enjoyed baking with you and Julianna. And we all enjoyed eating their tasty treats! It was wonderful to seeing their confidence grow in the kitchen week after week. Recipes have now become family favourites. We will definitely be signing up for more of your classes.
Tracy & Michael
It was a fun and yummy class!
Participant
Juliannabanana has created an opportunity for me to spend quality time with my daughter baking this summer! Baking together was at the top of her to-do list this year and it is only by taking these classes together that we found the time. We have both learned lots and had so much fun! Thank you Margherita and Julianna! Se you next time!
Maryanne
Dear Margarita I have been in your classes since June and I have enjoyed every minute. I am glad I did these classes because each and every class I learned some new skills each time. I have learned a lot in these classes and have a better understanding of food and I've become a better cook and baker. Thanks for offering and giving your time to do this for the community in these unprecedented times.
Kaitlyn
Delicious! We loved the lessons!
Participant
This is EXACTLY what my child wanted to do with me this summer . And you are making that happen. I am so grateful.
MK
Hello Margherita, Your support and kindness of PFC is a wonderful thing! Third party events, like yours, are so special. They promote a sense of community, advocate for our work while generating financial support- all things we need more of in these difficult times. Thank you for your interest and love of PFC, we appreciate all of it! Warmly, Meredith Kerr
Parkdale Food CentreCEO
It has been wonderful to have you as a partner and to help to raise awareness of PFC. And also to do this with Youth who really are our future and it is important for them to know their way around the kitchen, but also it is also so very important for them know how they can help their neighbours. Thanks Margherita!! Kind regards, Stay safe, Deb Deborah (Deb) Abbott Chair, Parkdale Food Centre Board of Directors
Parkdale Food CentreCEO
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