Foods & Nutrition

Cooking is an essential skill for life. In our various cooking classes, students will learn how to prepare various recipes and develop skills that are transferable to preparing foods for the fair and beyond. Parents are welcome to stay, learn, and participate with their youth. Participants will get to eat or take home food prepared during each session. Food safety, nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and other lessons will be incorporated into sessions throughout the year.

Location: First Baptist Church (324 E Shawnee St., Gardner, KS) OR Johnson County Extension Office (Be sure to check location for each class in registration link.)

Date: September through May meet 2^nd Thursday of every month in Gardner. Other classes offered throughout the year at the Extension office will be held during out-of-school days or during the summer.

Time: Monthly classes in Gardner take place from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Other classes at the Extension office will usually begin late morning.

Registration is required for planning the monthly activity and purchasing the correct quantity of food.

Upcoming Events:

Date	Topic and Registration Link
September 11^th	All Things Apple
October 9^th	Spooky Treats
November 13^th	Sweet Potato Delight
December 11^th	Cookie Decorating
January 8^th	Super Soups
February 12^th	TBD
March 12^th	TBD
April 9^th	TBD
May 14^th	TBD

If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea King or Sue Pio:

Chelsea King [Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Agent] – chelsea.king@jocogov.org
Sue Pio [Activity Leader] – suepio@gmail.com