Course

Culinary & Nutrition

KVCC Community Culinary and Nutrition

At Home Ferments
Join this Dietitian and Chef duo to learn about this ancient practice turned modern hot topic - fermented foods. Containing probiotics that promote gut health - sauerkraut, kombucha, and kefir are becoming mainstream. But, why are they good for us, and how can we make them safely at home? In this session we will explore the connection to our health, as well as, discuss and demonstrate safe fermentation techniques for your home kitchen. ***This session is for the at-home fermenter only. Not for industry application.
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Book Club: Coffee and Conversation...Buttermilk Graffiti
Join Holly Klamer for a facilitated discussion of Edward Lee's nonfiction chronicle, Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting-Pot Cuisine. In this session, we will explore what it means to cook and eat American food from Author and Chef Edward Lee as he compiles stories from around the USA about American food. Coffee and tea will be served up with lively conversation.
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Book Club: Youth Edition ... Young Reader's Edition of Omnivore's Dilema
Enroll your inquisitive youth to join Holly Klamer for a facilitated discussion of Michael Pollan's young readers edition of, Omnivore's Dilemma. In this session, we will explore how the themes relate (or don't) to their lives as consumers and eaters. Fruit infused water will be served up with lively conversation.
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Culinary Explorations: China
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Join Chef Xin Wang-Liu (of Pacific Rim Foods) for a sensational class on Chinese dumplings. In this hands-on session you will create your own dumplings! Craft the filling with fresh ingredients, practice your dumpling folding techniques, and mix up a delicious dipping sauce. Learn the magic boil and explore traditional Chinese cuisine with local expert Xin!
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Fee: $35.00
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Capacity Remaining: -16
Dates: 4/30/2019 - 4/30/2019

Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building

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Culinary Explorations: Trinidad and Tobago
Join Chef Murray for a hands-on exploration of the culture and cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago. Melding Caribbean, Creole/African, and Indian cultural and culinary traditions - this cuisine is full of flavor, spice, produce and fresh seafood. Come hungry and feast on the creations you cook in class!
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Culinary Exporations: Thai Street Food
Join Tip Maddux for an exploration of Thai street food! Beautifully crafted in cities that never sleep, vendors offer a tremendous variety of delicious cuisine day and night. In this session, Tip will demonstrate how to cook several common dishes in your own home - and we'll serve up samples for participants to enjoy! No passport required for this delicious journey!
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Kids Kitchen FUNdamentals
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Calling all kids looking to learn more about the fundamentals of cooking! In this session, kids (ages 9-17) will learn about food safety, knife skills, and basic cooking techniques. Students will leave this session equipped with the basic skills to cook confidently at home.
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Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Stephanie Hughes

Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 4/22/2019 - 4/22/2019

Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: M
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building

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Mindful Eating
Ever find yourself eating mindlessly? Snacking on a couple of chips, and suddenly the whole bag is empty? Turn the unconscious to the conscious and learn how to eat mindfully and healthfully. Enjoy the preparation. Savor every bite. Learn to contemplate the tastes, aromas, and thoughts that are associated with the food you consume.
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Spring Baking
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Celebrate spring with beautiful hand crafted baked goods - made by YOU - with the expert guidance of Chef Cory Barrett. In this hands-on session, Chef Barrett will teach you how to create simple baked goods that feature the season. Enjoy your creations at the end of class, and bring leftovers home to devour the following days.
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Fee: $65.00
Instructor: Cory Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 4/18/2019 - 4/18/2019

Times: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building

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The Preservation of Food
Is the food you're eating filled with preservatives and additives? Ingredients you can't pronounce or identify? Do you wonder why food can be shelf stable for so long? In this session, Darci will teach participants how to identify, navigate, and make the best food choices for healthy living. From historic preservation techniques for survival - to modern food engineering, this session will explore the evolution of the "preservation" of foods.
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