Culinary & Nutrition   

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.

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+.

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+.

Are you a High School Student in Kalamazoo County? Want to step into a commercial kitchen and see what it takes to live out your Top Chef dreams? Do you enjoy cooking and being a part of a team? If you answered '"yes" to any of these questions, apply to be selected for TEEN BATTLE CHEF. In this FREE program teens in 9-12th grades will work in teams to "battle" their peers in weekly challenges - preparing delicious dishes to enjoy. Week 8's final battle will be a presentation "battle" with students' families and leaders from across Kalamazoo invited to join and celebrate.

 

TEEN BATTLE CHEF is a FREE 8-week program. Applicants will need to commit to attending each of the 8 sessions. Sessions are in-person each Wednesday at Kalamazoo Valley's Culinary & Allied Health Building (418 E. Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007).

Are you a MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT who is interested in cooking and health? Join us for The Learning Kitchen, a free virtual cooking program! The Learning Kitchen teaches students how to cook nutritious, low-cost meals, create healthy nutrition habits, and to have fun while cooking. The program is virtual via Zoom and is taught by a Dietitian and facilitated by a Chef.

*****BONUS: This program includes weekly free groceries (available for pick up at KVCC) for each registered student to cook along during class.

This program is funded in whole by the Stryker Johnston Foundation. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider.