Food and Thought
Presented in collaboration with the Department of Campus Recreation, Conversation Kitchen is a unique series of culinary workshops designed to explore the significant influence that food has in defining and shaping culture across the world. What is the role of food in cultural identity, communicating values, solving problems, reflecting locale, and expressing our common humanity? The Campus Recreation culinary education director will present a three or four-course menu with dishes from the region. Hosts representing the countries in question will be present during the workshop to discuss their food traditions and experiences. Participants will gain an understanding of different cultures by sharing a meal among friends.
Upcoming Events:
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2022-2023 Programming
March 3 Bring Your Own Chopsticks, Please!
Nov. 29 Christopher Carter, “The Spirit of Soul Food”: Book Talk and Food demonstration
“Cooking with the Professor” brings together UCI faculty and students for an evening of conversation, cooking, and good food in the ARC Test Kitchen. For each event, a fun and easy recipe is developed that reflect the research interests, cultural background, or cooking passions of a featured faculty member.
Chopped Virtual Cooking Challenge
Do you like being creative and want to challenge your cooking skills by using 4 mystery ingredients? Join ISEP and UCI Illuminations for Chopped cooking challenge! These special events are open to UCI faculty, staff, and students. We look forward to seeing your creations.