FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2024
Pancakes, pasta and tacos are part of the curriculum at Cincinnati Museum Center
Registration now open for fall and winter programs in the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio
CINCINNATI – If the pressure of not “burning” the bottom side of a grilled cheese has you craving Gordon Ramsay for a babysitter, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) has an opportunity for you to empower your young foodies to satisfy their own picky palates. CMC opened registration today for its fall and winter programs in its Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio featuring the Kroger Food Lab. The programs will walk culinary superstars and microwave misfits alike through biscuits and gravy, pancakes, tacos, fresh pasta and more.
The Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio is a versatile programming space outfitted with ovens, ranges, blenders and more. The kitchen becomes a laboratory as you explore the science behind cooking, the chemical reactions that change flavor and textures and the tactile motor skills that make it all possible. But the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio is not just about science, it’s also an entry point to our region’s history, food community and world cultures.
Programs are available for kids to cook alone and to cook alongside an adult. Each program invites you to prep and cook your way through classic and experimental recipes while exploring the science and history behind them.
Science by the Bite: Homeschool Cooking Club – Ages 7 to 14
Member $30 per program
Non-Member $40 per program
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy – September 26
Prepare a classic southern breakfast dish. Uh oh! Forgot to buy buttermilk? We’ll show you how to make buttermilk in a pinch and the science behind it.
Halloween Pancake Art with Whipped Cream – October 31
Ghosts, goblins and witches, oh my! Let your Halloween spirit guide you through making fun, spooky pancake art.
Autumn Soup – November 7
It’s soup season! Learn how to make a delicious potato soup – the perfect comfort food this time of year.
Okonomiyaki – December 5
Okonomiyaki is a classic Japanese savory pancake that loosely translates to “grilled how you like it.” Explore and create your own savory pancake with different add-ins.
Junior Chefs – Parents and children cooking together
Member $100
Non-Member $120
Fall Hand Pies – October 26
Learn how to make your own dough to create a delicious fall-inspired pie with pumpkin and apple fillings.
Tacos with Refried Beans, Guacamole and Salsa – November 2
Learn how to make homemade guacamole, refried beans and traditional salsa as you let your creativity flow while making tortilla art for delicious tacos.
Homemade Noodles with Alfredo – December 14
An Italian classic made from scratch!
Cr(eat)e Pop Up Programs
Free, but registration is required
Mandala Artwork and Indian Cuisine with Radha Lakshmi – September 28
Enjoy a small sampling of classic Indian dishes while you immerse yourself in the art of creating mandalas – an ancient practice with therapeutic benefits. In partnership with the Creative Asian Society.
Cooking Up Conversation: A Postpartum Mom’s Connect and Chat with Nurture – October 4
Join with other new moms over conversation and warming and nutritious golden milk to discuss adjusting to life with a newborn and self-care strategies with Erica Paulson and the team from Nurture.
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream – November 16
Discover the science behind a nitrogen-fueled frozen treat.
Winter Solstice Hot Chocolate – December 21
Experiment with different flavors of hot chocolate from around the world and warm up with samples of the tasty seasonal treat.
Learn more about upcoming programs and register online at cincymuseum.org/create-culinary-studio.
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About Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) at Union Terminal is a nationally recognized, award-winning institution housed in a National Historic Landmark. CMC is a vital community resource that sparks curiosity, inspiration, epiphany and dialogue. CMC was awarded the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2012, one of a select few museums in the nation to receive both honors. Organizations within CMC include the Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, The Children’s Museum, Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater, Cincinnati History Library and Archives and the Geier Collections and Research Center. Housed in historic Union Terminal – a National Historic Landmark restored in 2018 and recognized as the nation’s 45th most important building by the American Institute of Architects – CMC welcomes more than 1.8 million visits annually, making it one of the most visited museums in the country. For more information, visit cincymuseum.org.