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Culinary & Nutrition

KVCC Community Culinary and Nutrition

Seasonal Produce Feature Greens!
Join chef Russell Barrett and the Medical & Community Culinary team in tastings of a crunchy mixed green snack, and an exploration of health-conscious sweets that have their base in greens! We promise it’s not as out there as it may seem; you might even consider adding some to your next confection. It’s like Grandma always said, “Eat your greens or I’ll put them in your next birthday cake!”

Fee: $15.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 7/29/2026 - 7/29/2026

Times: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: W
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Everyday Knife Skills
The tools of the culinary trade shouldn’t be a hurdle that holds you back from creating amazing and healthy meals at home. Knives and sharp culinary instruments can certainly be intimidating, but come join our culinary experts at KVCC and we’ll teach you all you need to know to keep yourself safe in the kitchen. We also have advanced techniques, a myriad of produce to cut into and tastings to entice even seasoned culinarians. This hands-on course is open to all skill levels and ages 12+.

Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 18
Dates: 8/13/2026 - 8/13/2026

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

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Seasonal Produce Feature - Summer/Fall Mushrooms
Join chef Russell Barrett (Certified Wild Mushroom Expert:MC00872) and the Medical and Community Culinary team to learn the various ways to prepare, cook and enjoy the bounty of Michigan’s produce! Participants will be treated to tastings of a summer/fall mushroom shawarma and a robust Reishi/Turkey Tail mushroom tea, spiced with native anise root and sassafras (without safrole).

Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 8/25/2026 - 8/25/2026

Times: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Everyday Knife Skills
The tools of the culinary trade shouldn’t be a hurdle that holds you back from creating amazing and healthy meals at home. Knives and sharp culinary instruments can certainly be intimidating, but come join our culinary experts at KVCC and we’ll teach you all you need to know to keep yourself safe in the kitchen. We also have advanced techniques, a myriad of produce to cut into and tastings to entice even seasoned culinarians. This hands-on course is open to all skill levels and ages 12+.

Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 18
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 9/17/2026

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

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Seasonal Produce Feature - Autumn Squashes
Join chef Russell Barrett and the Medical and Community Culinary team in tastings of spice roasted squash seeds, mozzarella and grain stuffed squash blossoms and a delicata panna cotta with salted caramel.

Fee: $15.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 9/22/2026 - 9/22/2026

Times: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Simple Suppers with Ms. Pat
Join Ms. Pat for a series of electrifying cooking demonstrations featuring quick and scrumptious 30-minute meals perfect for busy week nights or relaxed weekends. Each session highlights flavorful chicken dinners paired with delicious starches and fresh vegetable sides. These sessions truly offer something for everyone, so be sure to save your spot today. Join us for a flavorful, fun-filled time of tasting and fellowship!

Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Pat Maye

Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 9/24/2026 - 9/24/2026

Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107
Our September featured meal will be an Old-Fashioned Chicken Marsala dinner served over seasoned rice with savory vegetables. Come, taste it and see that it is GOOD! Enjoy your meal with a refreshing glass of sweet tea or peach lemonade.

Ms. Pat's Throwdown
Join Mrs. Pat for an electrifying evening culinary throwdown as she faces off against the Medical Culinary Team in a high-energy, game-show-style showdown! This interactive demonstration puts soulful tradition to the test as Mrs. Pat prepares her classic comfort-food favorites while the Medical Culinary Team battles back with healthier spins on her beloved dishes. Guests won't just watch the action-participants will be chosen to help cook alongside the competitors, taste each creation, and serve as judges to decide whether Mrs. Pat keeps the crown or the Medical Culinary Team dethrones her. Friendly rivalry, bold flavors, laughter, and delicious discoveries fill this two-hour experience. Come ready to cook, compare, judge, and enjoy a Sweet Tea-sippin', good-time showdown where comfort meets healthy!

Fee: $60.00
Instructor: Pat Maye

Capacity Remaining: 40
Dates: 10/10/2026 - 10/10/2026

Times: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: Sa
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Everyday Knife Skills
The tools of the culinary trade shouldn’t be a hurdle that holds you back from creating amazing and healthy meals at home. Knives and sharp culinary instruments can certainly be intimidating, but come join our culinary experts at KVCC and we’ll teach you all you need to know to keep yourself safe in the kitchen. We also have advanced techniques, a myriad of produce to cut into and tastings to entice even seasoned culinarians. This hands-on course is open to all skill levels and ages 12+.

Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 18
Dates: 10/22/2026 - 10/22/2026

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

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Simple Suppers with Ms. Pat
Join Ms. Pat for a series of electrifying cooking demonstrations featuring quick and scrumptious 30-minute meals perfect for busy week nights or relaxed weekends. Each session highlights flavorful chicken dinners paired with delicious starches and fresh vegetable sides. These sessions truly offer something for everyone, so be sure to save your spot today. Join us for a flavorful, fun-filled time of tasting and fellowship!

Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Pat Maye

Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026

Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sessions: 1

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107
Our featured meal will be a 30-minute skillet chicken & broccoli served with seasoned potatoes and tangy honey-glazed carrots. Come, taste it and see that it is GOOD! Enjoy your meal with a refreshing glass of sweet tea or peach lemonade.

Food Preservation
Without food preservation techniques, modern human society would not be possible. In previous centuries, calories were not so easy to come by. No refrigerators, no grocery stores (as we know them now) and certainly few convenience foods. Humans had to use their experience and ingenuity to observe the world around them and devise ways to stretch their food into the future. Join us to explore a few of the classic methods we use to preserve food to this day, and how modern methods have both helped and hurt our diets today.

Fee: $30.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 11/5/2026 - 11/5/2026

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

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Everyday Knife Skills
The tools of the culinary trade shouldn’t be a hurdle that holds you back from creating amazing and healthy meals at home. Knives and sharp culinary instruments can certainly be intimidating, but come join our culinary experts at KVCC and we’ll teach you all you need to know to keep yourself safe in the kitchen. We also have advanced techniques, a myriad of produce to cut into and tastings to entice even seasoned culinarians. This hands-on course is open to all skill levels and ages 12+.

Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 18
Dates: 11/12/2026 - 11/12/2026

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

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Everyday Knife Skills
The tools of the culinary trade shouldn’t be a hurdle that holds you back from creating amazing and healthy meals at home. Knives and sharp culinary instruments can certainly be intimidating, but come join our culinary experts at KVCC and we’ll teach you all you need to know to keep yourself safe in the kitchen. We also have advanced techniques, a myriad of produce to cut into and tastings to entice even seasoned culinarians. This hands-on course is open to all skill levels and ages 12+.

Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Russ Barrett

Capacity Remaining: 18
Dates: 12/17/2026 - 12/17/2026

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

Days: Th
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Seasoned and Strong
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Seasoned & Strong: A wellness series for older adults, focused on heart health, strength, and simple home cooking. As we age, our health needs evolve and so should our approach to wellness. Seasoned & Strong is designed for older adults who want to take an active role in their health, whether managing chronic conditions or simply seeking to feel their best. This series combines practical nutrition guidance, gentle physical activity, and easy home cooking demonstrations to support a vibrant, healthy lifestyle.

If you are covered by Medicaid or have a Michigan Bridge Card (SNAP), you get priority admission into class.
Fee: $0.00
Instructor: Emily Johnston

Capacity Remaining: 8
Dates: 6/2/2026 - 6/16/2026

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 3

Days: Tu
Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)

Room: 107

Food Smarts
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This is a free nutrition and cooking program held at the Northside Association for Commuity Development (NACD).

As a participant, you will:
- Learn what foods to use for balanced meals that are healthy for you and your family.
- Learn how to plan, buy and make healthy meals on a budget.
- Practice how to read food labels and ingredient lists.
- Get free recipe samples.
This project was funded in whole or in part by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Fitness Foundation. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Fee: $0.00
Instructor: Aaron Cooper

Capacity Remaining: 20
Dates: 6/10/2026 - 6/17/2026

Times: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sessions: 2

Days: W
Building: Northside Association for Community Development

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