I'm an experienced baker and parent educator who is passionate about teaching teens the fundamentals of baking. Baking is not only fun and rewarding, it also teaches valuable skills such as patience, organization, and time management.
In my online mini baking class, you will find step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and plenty of hands-on practice to ensure that your teen comes away with the skills and confidence to create an Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie, a mashup between a chocolate chip cookie and a pie.
After baking the Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie, from my Online Mini Baking Class, teens will bask in the sense of accomplishment that comes from creating a delicious treat from scratch. And for those parents who want to connect with their teens, create new memories, and bake up some fun, this class is perfect for them as well.
Over the years, I've worn many hats!
My educational background is in counseling psychology + parenting education. I have graduate degrees in both. For many years, I was a parenting educator working, with the parents of teenagers.
I started Sara Ran Away with the Spoon as a home-based bakery. My signature items were stuffed cookies with surprise middles, and not-your-grandmother’s bundt cakes. You could find me selling at local farmers markets or creating custom-made gifts/care packages.
In 2017, I switched gears from selling baked goods to teaching baking classes to tweens/teens. One of my core messages is that baking can be empowering, especially for tweens/teens.
It helps them gain confidence, allow for creativity, and build connection, all while learning an important life skill.