Easy Chocolate Treats

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 6pm
University Center—Chef's Table (Meet at entrance to The Commons)
Erica Fickeisen (Dining & Culinary Services)
Learn how to make simple and satisfying chocolate treats with Erica Fickeisen, our talented baker.

Sticky, Sweet & Seductive-Sugar in the Raw

Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 6:30pm
University Center—Room 201
Justin Lytle and Candace Kristensson (Chemistry)
Erica Fickeisen (Dining & Culinary Services)
Explore your sweet tooth in the homage to heat and sugar. If you crave creme brulee, don’t miss this exciting hands-on activity.

Bizarre and Ghoulish Foods

Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 5:00pm
University Center—Regency Room
Erin McGinnis (Dining & Culinary Services)
Come experience bizarre foods in a tasting like no other—just in time for Halloween.

Local Artisan Cheeses

Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 6:00pm
Room TBA
Erick Swenson (Dining & Culinary Services)
Explore the artisan cheeses of the West Coast. Experience the wonderful world of cheese—learn how to see, smell, feel, and taste this dairy delight.

Masa with the Madonna

Thursday, December 11, 2009 @ 4:00pm
University Center—CK West
Samuel Torvend (Religion)
MaryLou Yeomans (Dining & Culinary Services)
Celebrate a Mexican folk hero and patron—Our Lady o Guadalupe—and learn why Mary, the mother of Jesus, appeared as an indigenous Indian to a poor Mexican peasant. Join us as we celebrate the holiday in a traditional way by gathering together to turn masa and corn husks into tamales.

Hanging Lanterns & Handmade Dumplings

Week of January 26th
Room TBA
Jingzhen Li (Language and Literature)
The Chinese characters for Jiaozi, or Chinese dumpling, are translated to mean the arrival of the New Year. Welcome the Year of the Ox and explore the traditions of Chinese New Year with a hands-on lesson in Jiaozi making.

For the Love of Chocolate-Aphrodisiac & Food of the Gods!

Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 6:30pm
UC Room 133
Justin Lytle and Candace Kristensson (Chemistry)
Erica Fickeisen (Dining & Culinary Services)
Can chocolate really bring out the devil in you just in time for Valentine’s Day? Come explore the darker side of this complicated psychoactive confection!

Pirates, Snakes & Irish Soda Bread

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 @ 4:00pm
UC Room 133
Nancy Connor (Campus Ministry)
Erin McGinnis, Erick Swenson and Erica Fickeisen (Dining & Culinary Services)
What do pirates, snakes and soda bread have in common? The answer might surprise you. Enjoy traditional Irish foods like colcannon and lamb stew and learn about the intriguing and colorful St. Patrick. Includes a lesson in soda bread making-make your own bread to take home with you!

Culinary Week

March 30 to April 3rd

Session information will be coming soon!
Join us for a week of fun and informative culinary tastings, demos, and events. Mark this week on your calendar and watch for detailed information and schedules.