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: $25; Non-Members: $30
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: $80; Non-Members: $100
Registration
Registration is now open!
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.
Check back soon for upcoming classes!
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: parent or caregiver must be 18+
SOLD OUT: Roman Meatball Sub
May 11, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Ancient Romans loved good meatball subs. Grab your time machine and investigate!
Allergens: Dairy/Egg/Wheat
SOLD OUT: Dulcia Piperata Honey Cake (V)
May 25, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Romans were fans of many things that were sweet but one of the most shocking is CAKE! Learn about the science behind your favorite confections.
Allergens: Wheat/Egg/Dairy
Food as Medicine Series Powered by the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UC (Ages 18+)
SOLD OUT: Cooking for Gut Health with Lauri Nandyal, MD
May 15, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m.
With ¾ of our immune system housed in and around our digestive tract, a healthy gut is crucial for wellness. Digestive disorders are a primary reason many Americans seek health care. There is ample evidence that stress, the environment and eating patterns play leading roles in many of these conditions.
- Learn how digestion and gut health influence the immune system
- Explore intestinal ecology, the gut microbiome
- Clarify how food informs gut wellness
- Gain an understanding of the gut-brain connection
Program Cost: Members: $80; Non-Members: $100
Parking: Included in ticket price
About Lauri Nandyal, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UC College of Medicine, affiliated faculty, Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati
Lauri Nandyal, MD graduated from the University of Cincinnati in Biology, then earned her MD at the UC College of Medicine, as well as completing her Family and Community Medicine Residency through UC/Christ Hospital. She worked at the VA for a decade and in private practice, shifting to Integrative Health in 2014. She currently works at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, training future healthcare professionals by teaching integrative and functional medicine courses to both undergraduate and graduate-level students and providing patient care through UC Health. She continues to teach across the spectrum, passing the “baton” of health creation to undergrads through residency as well as many public forums. With her patients, she looks to apply tools for “root cause analysis,” exploring the unique biology of each individual.
Would you like to be put on the waiting list? Please call (513) 287-7001.
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
Full refund or exchange 15 days or before the program, 50% partial refund 14 days before. No refund or exchanges given after noon the day prior to program (cutoff date). 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.
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