What’s cookin’?
Some of the best conversations happen around food, and we know some great learning comes from food and cooking, too. Pull up a seat, roll up your sleeves and join us as we cook up the science, history, culture and community of food.
Discover the chemical reactions that change flavor and textures, explore foods that reveal cultural histories, tell your own stories of family recipes and hone your tactile motor skills to make it all possible. The Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio features ovens, induction burners and multiple food stations stocked with all the equipment and tools to turn recipes into experiments and microwave misfits into culinary scientists.
Pricing
Science by the Bite: Homeschool Cooking Club (Ages 7 to 14)
Members: $35; Non-Members: $45
Junior Chefs: Parents and children cooking together (Ages 7 to 18)
Price includes admission for one child and one parent or caregiver (parent or caregiver must be 18+).
Members: $110; Non-Members: $125
The Cr(eat)e Kitchen Adult Cooking Classes (Ages 18+)
Members: $120; Non-Members: $130
Pop-up, Drop-in
Members: FREE; Non-Members: FREE
Registration
If the class you are interested in is sold out, you can check back often to see if a spot opens up!
Please note: sales of each program will end at noon the day prior to the program's start date.
Members
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Upcoming Programs
(V) Vegetarian or can be made vegetarian
Science by the Bite: Homeschool Cooking Club (Ages 7 to 14)
Have you ever wondered why bread rises or cheese melts? Explore the science and connections behind food, from the first chop to the last bite.
Please note: if the class you are interested in is sold out, you can check back often to see if a spot opens up!
SOLD OUT: Vibrant Tofu Stir Fry (V)
September 4, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on cooking class where young chefs will learn how to make a delicious tofu stir-fry from scratch. We'll explore the basics of stir-frying, practice safe knife skills, and dive into the science behind flavoring tofu. Students will also learn how to layer flavors through aromatics, sauces, and cooking techniques. Come cook with us and create a vibrant, veggie-packed dish that’s as colorful as it is tasty!
Allergens: Soy, Sesame, Wheat
SOLD OUT: Jack-O-Lantern Apple Hand Pies (V)
October 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Creep into the kitchen for a spooky Halloween baking class! Young chefs will learn how to make homemade pie crust from scratch that will be flaky, buttery, and frightfully delicious. We’ll shape our dough into spooky jack-o-lantern faces and fill them with a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Along the way, we’ll uncover the science behind great pie dough, sharpen our baking skills, and get creative with our ghoulish designs. Join us for this spooktacular class that will be more sweet than scary!
Allergens: Flour, Dairy, Eggs
SOLD OUT: Colorful Masa Taco Art (V)
November 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Unleash your inner artist in this vibrant, hands-on class where food becomes your canvas! Young chefs will use naturally colored masa to press and shape custom tortillas, turning them into edible works of art. After creating their colorful taco masterpieces, we’ll make homemade guacamole, refried beans, and traditional salsa from scratch. This class is a fun and flavorful way to explore creativity, culture, science, and cooking in one delicious bite!
Allergens: Dairy
Junior Chefs: Parents and children cooking together (Ages 7 to 14)
Come cook with us! Hone your skills as we focus on kitchen tools and techniques, and slice, sauté and sear our way through tasty recipes.
Please note: if the class you are interested in is sold out, you can check back often to see if a spot opens up!
SOLD OUT: Summer Gnocchi with Garden Veggies (V)
August 23, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dive into the taste of summer with this cooking class where you’ll craft soft, pillowy gnocchi from scratch! Using seasonal vegetables, we’ll prepare a bright and flavorful sauce that highlights the vibrant colors and flavors of summer produce. Throughout the class, you’ll learn essential dough-making skills, practice shaping and cooking gnocchi, and get inspired by creative ways to showcase peak-season veggies in your dishes. This class is ideal for the home chef who wants to bring fresh, seasonal flavors to their kitchen!
Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Flour
SOLD OUT: Homemade Fiesta with Enchiladas and Churros
September 27, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a delicious hands-on cooking class where you’ll make classic homemade enchiladas using corn tortillas filled with savory ingredients and topped with rich, homemade sauce. To end on a sweet note, we’ll prepare crispy, golden churros coated in cinnamon sugar. Throughout the class, you’ll learn key techniques for rolling enchiladas and frying churros, along with tips for customizing these beloved dishes at home. Celebrate the flavors of Mexican cuisine with these tasty recipes!
Allergens: Flour, Dairy, Eggs
SOLD OUT: Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, and Crunchy Pecans (V)
October 25, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Celebrate fall in this hands-on class where you’ll make pumpkin-filled ravioli from scratch. We’ll craft fresh pasta dough, prepare a cheesy pumpkin filling, and finish with a fragrant sage brown butter sauce and toasted pecans. Learn essential pasta-making techniques while bringing the cozy flavors of the season to your table.
Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Flour, Tree Nuts
SOLD OUT: Applepalooza: Tarte Tatin and Apple Scrap Juice (V)
November 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a seasonal apple harvest celebration in this baking class, where we’ll learn how to make a beautiful apple Tarte Tatin, an upside-down caramelized apple tart with a golden, flaky crust. While our tarts bake, we’ll turn leftover apple peels and cores into a refreshing apple scrap juice, teaching simple ways to reduce food waste in the kitchen. Along the way, you’ll practice key culinary skills like caramelizing fruit, working with pastry dough, and using every part of an ingredient.
Allergens: Dairy, Flour
*Please note: This class will include a 45–60 minute break while our tartes bake, giving you time to explore the museum. Admission to museums is not included with the purchase of class.
SOLD OUT: Crispy Focaccia & Hearty Tomato Soup (V)
November 22, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Warm up this November with a cooking class that celebrates comfort food at its best. You’ll learn how to make fluffy, golden focaccia from scratch paired with a rich and flavorful tomato soup. Along the way, we’ll cover essential techniques like working with yeast dough, proper knife skills for soup prep, and tips for balancing and developing flavors. It’s the perfect class to kick off cozy season!
Allergens: Flour, Dairy
The Cr(eat)e Kitchen Adult Cooking Classes (Ages 18+)
Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned home cook, our hands-on classes invite you to chop, sauté, and savor your way through an unforgettable culinary experience. Explore essential techniques, global flavors and creative twists on classic dishes. Come for the skills, stay for the delicious results.
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Chicken Parmesan, Homemade Noodles & Fresh Tomato Sauce
August 28, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll work individually but also join forces with your tablemates to create a full, delicious meal. Settle in at one of five tables, each seating six cooks who will collaborate to prepare classic Chicken Parmesan served with freshly made homemade noodles, vibrant tomato sauce, and a crisp salad. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your skills in making pasta from scratch, perfecting pan-fried chicken, and balancing fresh flavors while enjoying the companionship of cooking and dining together.
Allergens: Flour, Eggs, Dairy
Pop-up, Drop-in
Stop by the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio and sample some bite-sized science. Please note: this is not a full class and guests will not be cooking; just sampling what we are serving up!
A Mindful Dive into Food and Art Through Chana Masala with Radha Lakshmi
July 12, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Explore mindfulness as you experience art and food together. View the beautiful colors and form of mandala and try a bite of Chana Masala: a symphony of chickpeas and spices. Meet our featured artist, Radha Lakshmi, and let your mind be immersed in this experience for the senses.
Allergens: Dairy, Sesame
Zoodles! What To Do with Your Zucchini Harvest
August 16, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Do you have too many zucchini? Are you trying to add summer produce to your diet? Come learn about zoodles! Stop by for a bite and a simple recipe to bring home and start using more zucchini in your weekly meal rotation.
Allergens: Dairy
Spooky Science Sips (V)
October 4, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Creep into the studio and check out the spooky science going on! Butterfly Pea Tea will change colors in front of your eyes when you add the final ingredient to your potion. Sip on this color changing drink as you learn about pH and its effect on your food’s appearance.
Allergens: None
Food as Medicine Series, Powered by the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UC
Cost: Members – $120, Non-Members – $130; Parking included.
Soba Noodle Bowl with Sesame Ginger Tofu (V)
July 22, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m.
This class encourages collaboration as participants work together in small groups of six to prepare a marinade, bake tofu, chop vegetables and more. Work together to prepare tofu in a delightful way and eat the rainbow as we discuss plant power in the diet. Plus, welcome Dr. Golubic from UC Osher Center who will present about an anti-inflammatory way of eating.
Allergens: Soy, Sesame, Tree Nuts, Wheat
Presenter: Dr. Mladen Golubić, MD, PhD, FACLM
Dr. Golubić is Medical Director at the Osher Center for Integrative Health and Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine, University of Cincinnati since January 2021. Prior to that, during the past 3 decades, Dr. Golubić has been at the Cleveland Clinic both as scientist and physician. He has served as the Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine since 2010 until December 2020. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. He is also Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. His specialty interests include Lifestyle Medicine with particular emphasis on lifestyle therapies for cardiovascular and neurological diseases and lifestyle-related types of cancer. As a Principal Investigator, Dr. Golubić has received grant support from various national organizations for basic science and clinical research.
More Information
Parking
Parking is not included in the class purchase price unless you are a member.
Attire
For guests with long hair, please bring a hair tie to wear while cooking.
Drinks
Drinks are not provided, feel free to bring a water bottle.
Common Food Allergens
The following nine common food allergens will be listed if included in the program: Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
Recipe Modifications
We cannot accommodate recipe modifications based on allergens at this time. Please enroll in classes that do not include things you or your child are allergic to. A (V) icon will be included if the recipe is vegetarian or can be made vegetarian.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee will apply after purchase up until 15 days prior to the program. For cancellations after 14 days, no refund will be issued. To cancel, please call (513) 287-7001. A refund will be issued to the same credit card used to register for the program. Please have the card in hand when calling to cancel.
Cancellation Fees:
- Science by the Bite: Homeschool Cooking Club = $20 cancellation fee
- Junior Chefs: Parents and children cooking together = $60 cancellation fee
- The Cr(eat)e Kitchen Adult Cooking Classes = $60 cancellation fee
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