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THE WHISK & THE FLAME

GOOD FOOD.

BOLD FLAVORS.

BRIGHTER CONNECTIONS.

The Whisk & The Flame brings people together through live culinary experiences, inspiring recipes, and quality ingredients that ignite creativity in every kitchen. 

The Whisk & the Flame Chefs
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KIDS DAY COOKING DEMO

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KIDS DAY

COOKING DEMO

A HANDS-ON MARKET EXPERIENCE KIDS WILL LOVE!

Join us for a big, fun, interactive cooking demo where kids shop the market, meet the chefs, learn about fresh ingredients, and make their own delicious creations to enjoy! 

The first 50 kids at the market & the 20 Curious Chefs doing the demos will receive SWAG BAGS!

LITTLE PIZZA MAKERS

with Chef Darrick

Kids will shop the market for fresh toppings, then create, bake and enjoy their own personal pizza! 

BUILD YOUR OWN PARFAIT

with Chef Bláque

Kids will shop the market for fresh fruit and ingredients, then layer, create, and enjoy their own yogurt parfait! 

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HOW TO SIGN UP

Presign up online and enter your child for a chance to cook with our chefs! Miss the deadline to sign up? Find the golden ticket during the Hammond Market for a chance to win a spot! 

Remember spots are limited! 

CAPACITY: 10 KIDS PER SESSION / CHEF 

AGES: 8-12 ONLY

WHATS NEXT

UPCOMING LIVE DEMOS

JUNE 18

A Southern Classic with Bold Flavor

A Southern-inspired skillet meal packed with bold spices, fresh vegetables, and hearty flavor. Learn how to recreate this crowd favorite using ingredients sourced from local market vendors.

JULY 16

Little Chefs, Big Flavors 

Celebrate Kids Day with an interactive cooking demo designed just for young food lovers! Kids will have the chance to build their own personal pizzas and yogurt parfaits while learning simple kitchen skills from Chef Blāque and Chef Darrick.

AUGUST 20

COMING SOON

Chef Blāque and Chef Darrick put their spin on regional favorites, combining Southern inspiration, comfort food, and fresh local ingredients.

SEPTEMBER 17

COMING SOON

Explore recipes inspired by the changing season, featuring hearty flavors, late-summer harvests, and a preview of autumn cooking.

MEET THE CHEFS

THE HEART BEHIND THE FLAVOR

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Chef Bláque

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AWARD WINNING PASTRY CHEF

From Chicago to the world stage, Chef Blāque turns sugar into art and desserts into unforgettable experiences.

As seen on Netflix, Food Network, Disney+ and more, his bold creativity and signature energy continue to inspire a new generation of chefs and creators.

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Chef Darrick

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ROOTED IN TRADITION

Midwestern born with roots in Mississippi and Alabama, Chef Darrick brings Southern comfort food to life with bold flavor, tradition, and his own signature spin.

As a personal chef and caterer, Chef Darrick blends soulful classics with elevated presentation honoring Southern tradition while making every dish uniquely his own.

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FROM THE KITCHEN

RECIPES FROM THE DEMO KITCHEN

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ONE PAN JAMBALAYA 

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CHERRY & BACON CROSTINI

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STRAWBERRY ANGEL BITES

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PERSONAL PIZZA

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YOGURT PARFAIT

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Building Community One Recipe at a Time

The Whisk & The Flame is about more than recipes. Each demo creates opportunities for neighbors, local businesses, community leaders, and market visitors to gather, learn, and connect through food.

Whether someone arrives to discover a new recipe, meet local chefs, support market vendors, or simply spend time with friends and family, the demo becomes a place where conversations start and relationships grow. By highlighting local ingredients and shared experiences, The Whisk & The Flame helps strengthen the connections that make Northwest Indiana communities thrive.

Every demo celebrates the people behind the ingredients and the communities that support them, turning a simple cooking lesson into a gathering place for learning, conversation, and collaboration.

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Creating Connections Beyond the Kitchen

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