Kitchen Chemistry
Join us as we reveal the science of food, performing delicious experiments, and inventing new innovative plant-based food products. Recipes include: Cashew queso nachos, cookies dipped in chocolate ganache, banana muffins, artisan bread and fruit froyo sundaes!
Each live Zoom class, we will:
- Share announcements
- Watch a short video demonstrating the day’s recipe
- Prepare the recipe into our kitchens together
All course materials will be available for download, including weekly recipes, shopping list and videos.
Recipes will include use of equipment, such as knives, electric appliances (e.g. blender), range and oven.
The instructor will be providing active guidance and support via Zoom, during students’ recipe preparation. Parent supervision is strongly recommended and encouraged.
OFFERED: Session I - CANCELLED
FEE: $150 + $10 instructional materials fee
CLASS MATERIALS LIST: Contact instructor Elisabeth_deswart@cuesta.edu with questions
- Weekly grocery lists will be provided
TIME: 8:30 - 10:20am
LOCATION: Online
MODE OF DELIVERY: Live Remote Instruction using Zoom and Google Classroom
- REQUIRED: Gmail account
INSTRUCTOR: Elisabeth DeSwart is a Registered Dietitian (RD). She enjoys teaching longevity nutrition, food science and culinary arts at Cuesta College, Cal Poly and in the community. Before becoming a dietitian, she was a chef for children, specializing in therapeutic diets. DeSwart loves science, bicycles & having fun in the kitchen.