AMHERST – Amy LaBelle, winemaker and co-owner of LaBelle Winery, and New Hampshire PBS have partnered to present a series of pre-recorded interactive cooking classes geared toward kids age 6 to 16. The series, which is available online, is titled Amy LaBelle’s Cooking with Kids. The show is hosted by LaBelle and produced by New Hampshire PBS.

The idea for the series stems from LaBelle’s love of cooking with her two sons, Jackson, 13, and Lucas, 10. LaBelle has hosted a successful monthly Cooking with Kids hands-on cooking class during the summer at LaBelle Winery Amherst since 2018. The classes are popular and often sell out due to their limited class size, and are praised by parents and students alike.

Amy LaBelle’s Cooking with Kids includes recipes, ingredient lists and video tutorials conducted by LaBelle. A total of four online classes have been produced. The classes are free but registration is required to view them online. Parents can register their children for the classes at the New Hampshire PBS website.

The first class, How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough from Scratch, is scheduled to go online Feb. 19, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The three additional class topics include making meatballs, ravioli and tortillas from scratch. No special equipment is required.

“It’s an honor to cook with kids. They are so eager to learn, and love to devour what they make,” LaBelle says. “Parents have told me that their kids have an invigorated sense of confidence and enjoyment in the kitchen after participating in one of my classes at LaBelle Winery. Often, after a child takes one class, they want to sign up right away for all of them. There’s no better way for parents to connect with their kids-and teach them a valuable life skill-than by cooking together.”

The series is sponsored by these generous local businesses:

AutoFair | Cook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson | D.F. Richard Energy | Granite State Development Corporation | New England Dairy | Northeast Delta Dental | Stonyfield Organic | Unitil | Enterprise Bank | White Mountains Community College | Monadnock Food Co-op | Macaroni Kid Seacoast

LaBelle is the co-founder and winemaker at LaBelle Winery. A former corporate attorney practicing in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, her lifelong interest in wine led her to open LaBelle Winery to pursue her passion for winemaking.

With LaBelle Winery developing into a popular destination over the past several years, Amy has seen her dream of being able to focus on making world-class wine full time in New Hampshire realized. Growing the business with her husband, Cesar Arboleda, while balancing life with their two sons, has helped Amy become a strong leader and mentor, as well as a certified winemaker, farmer and producer of farm-to-table food, innovative entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Amy’s mission to provide customers with the very best culinary and wine experiences is rooted in her belief that guests should be treated like family. She is also committed to giving back to the community through charitable giving in ways that are fulfilling, impactful and meaningful. One of her goals is to grow her business exponentially so she can contribute more. A love of learning, dedication, integrity, craft, innovation and passion comprise Amy’s formula for success. Every day matters, and she strives to make the most of her time.

Amy is also the founder of Empowering Angels, a charitable organization that empowers girls and young women to embrace the possibility of entrepreneurship. The program offers education in basic business skills and strategies, and provides female role models after whom aspiring young entrepreneurs can model their behavior.

Amy serves on the New Hampshire PBS board of directors. She lives with her husband, Cesar Arboleda, co-owner of LaBelle Winery, and their sons, Jackson Alejandro Arboleda and Lucas Cesar Arboleda.

New Hampshire PBS inspires one million Granite Staters each month with engaging and trusted local and national programs and services on-air, online, via mobile and in classrooms and communities. Beyond its award-winning television programs, New Hampshire PBS is a leader in education and community engagement. www.nhpbs.org.

LaBelle Winery Amherst is located at 345 Route 101 in Amherst, New Hampshire.

LaBelle Winery Portsmouth is located at 104 Congress St. Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

LaBelle Winery Derry, located at 14 Route 111, Derry, New Hampshire, will open its event center and golf course in April 2021. Americus restaurant and LaBelle Market will open in May 2021. The Tasting Room will open in July 2021.