Kitchen Chemistry Cooking Camp

Name: Kitchen Chemistry Cooking Camp
Start: 2024-07-15T08:00:00-04:00
Location: Chef's In Progress Cooking School 811 SW 44th St, Cape Coral, FL 33914-6372, United States

Schedule

Mon Jul 15 2024 at 08:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Chef's In Progress Cooking School 811 SW 44th St, Cape Coral, FL 33914-6372, United States | Cape Coral, FL

Kitchen Chemistry
Date: July 15th - July 19th, 2024
AM Session: 8:00 - 12:00 PM daily
Location: Chef's In Progress
811 SW 44th Street, Cape Coral Fl 33914

Description:
Get ready for a week filled with bubbling experiments, colorful reactions, and delicious creations! In our Kitchen Chemistry Cooking Camp, young scientists will transform into culinary wizards as they explore the fascinating world of food science.
Throughout the week, campers will uncover the secrets behind chemical reactions, discover the science of taste and texture, and unleash their creativity with hands-on experiments. From fizzy concoctions to edible slime, each activity will spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning.
So put on your aprons and safety goggles, because we're about to embark on an exciting journey where science meets the stove! Get ready to mix, measure, and marvel at the magic of kitchen chemistry. Let the culinary adventures begin!

Day 1: The Fantastic Fizz
AM/PM Sessions:
Hour 1: Kick-off with Fizz Fun!
Activity: Meet your fellow mini scientists and dive into the world of fizz and bubbles! Learn how carbonation works and why fizzy drinks are so much fun.
Hour 2: Homemade Lemon Soda Spectacular
Activity: Become a soda scientist! Mix up your own lemon soda and watch the magic as acids and bases create a fizzy explosion.
Hour 3: Fluffy Pancake Power
Activity: Whip up some super fluffy pancakes using baking soda! Discover how bubbles help make our pancakes light and delicious.
Hour 4: Fizz-tastic Discussion
Activity: Gather around to chat about our fizzy experiments and what we learned about bubbles and carbonation.
Hour 5: Tasting Time
Activity: Enjoy a delicious pancake party with your homemade lemon soda. Share your thoughts on the fun experiments and tasty results.
Day 2: The Marvelous Mixtures
AM/PM Sessions:
Hour 1: Mix-It-Up Magic!
Activity: Learn about the magical world of mixtures and emulsions with a fun and interactive talk. Discover the secrets of molecular gastronomy!
Hour 2: Mayonnaise Magic
Activity: Create your own creamy mayonnaise and see the magic of emulsions in action. It's mix and magic time!
Hour 3: Vinaigrette Victory
Activity: Shake up some colorful vinaigrettes and test out different flavors. Learn how to keep oil and vinegar together in perfect harmony.
Hour 4: Emulsion Exploration
Activity: Discuss why emulsions are so important in cooking and how they make our food taste better.
Hour 5: Mix-and-Mingle Tasting
Activity: Taste your homemade mayonnaise and vinaigrettes with some fresh chicken/veggie wrap. Share your favorite mixtures and what you learned about emulsions.
Day 3: Sweet Science
AM/PM Sessions:
Hour 1: Sweet Science Start
Activity: Kick off the day with a sweet talk about crystallization and solutions. Get ready to create some sugary magic!
Hour 2: Rock Candy Adventure
Activity: Start your own rock candy experiment and watch sugar crystals grow over the week. It's like growing your own candy garden!
Hour 3: Marvelous Mousse
Activity: Whip up a batch of fluffy chocolate mousse and discover how air makes desserts light and airy.
Hour 4: Dessert Discovery
Activity: Reflect on the science behind our sweet treats and what makes desserts both delicious and fascinating.
Hour 5: Sweet Feast
Activity: Taste your mousse and check on your rock candy. Share your favorite sweet science moments.
Day 4: Colorful Chemistry
AM/PM Sessions:
Hour 1: Colorful Chemistry Kickoff
Activity: Start with a colorful chat about acids, bases, and pH levels in cooking. Get ready for some colorful fun!
Hour 2: The Chemical Reaction of the Pretzel
Activity: Making Pretzels with different Ph levels and learn how Ph changes taste, texture and color
Hour 3: Magic Lemonaid
Activity: Make a color-changing lemonade that shifts hues as you sip. It's a magical, tasty science experiment!
Hour 4: Color Chemistry Reflection
Activity: Discuss how chemistry changes our perception of food and makes our dishes more exciting.
Hour 5: Rainbow Tasting
Activity: Enjoy your magical lemonade and chat about the day's colorful experiments.

Day 5: Culinary Creations
AM/PM Sessions:
Hour 1: Culinary Chemistry Intro
Activity: Learn about the wonders of hydrocolloids and gels in modern cooking. Get ready for some gooey fun!
Hour 2: Edible Slime Time
Activity: Make some edible slime using psyllium husk and explore the science behind gels. It's gooey, stretchy, and tasty!
Hour 3: Pasta Perfection
Activity: Make handmade pasta and simple sauces. Learn about gluten and how it helps create perfect pasta.
Hour 4: Science Wrap-Up
Activity: Wrap up the week's learning and discuss how science can make us better cooks. Share your favorite discoveries.
Hour 5: Celebration Feast
Activity: Enjoy a final tasting of all your creations and celebrate your culinary and scientific achievements with certificates and fun photos!