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Cooking with Alix Mum-of-two Alix Delahaye shares tips on creating little foodies, ahead of launching her cooking classes. By Gemma Shaw market for practical, healthy cooking classes for kids. “Since many Hong Kong parents work long hours they don’t have time to cook together with their children, let alone deal with the clean up afterwards,” she says. “I decided to offer classes that help children appreciate healthy ingredients and explore new foods in a fun and engaging environment. My business model is simple and so is the name, ‘Cooking with Alix’” she adds. For ease and comfort, classes are held in the client’s home with all equipment and ingredients provided. ‘I’ll arrive 15 minutes before the session to set the table. When the children arrive, it’s time to put aprons on. My aim is to keep little ones engaged and responsible for the cooking process, whilst also ensuring they have a lot of fun. If there is a baking break we’ll do a craft activity, read a story or play a game related to food. The classes are also great for introducing new vocabulary and instilling a curiosity towards new ingredients. I’m happy to cater to children of all ages and offer a choice of recipes that can be adapted to suit dietary needs including quiches, veggie cakes, madeleines, sablés and many more.” she adds.
Alix cooking with her son, Henry
After having her two children, French expat Alix Delahaye couldn’t imagine going back to her career in luxury retail. Her priorities had shifted and whilst she craved a workfocus, she wanted something that aligned
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with her new ‘mum’ life. Having a two-year-old, Delahaye was familiar with the plethora of extracurricular activities on offer in Hong Kong. However, she noted that there was a gap-in-the-
