Nutrition Science announces Eat Local classes for fall

The Department of Nutrition Science is continuing its Eat Local cooking classes this fall with sessions on peppers, squash, kale and more.

Local produce will be used in each of the fresh, healthy, interactive cooking classes. All classes will include instruction, hands-on cooking and tasting of all recipes, and a recipe booklet to take home. Participants are encouraged to bring containers in case there are leftovers.

Classes scheduled for the fall are:

Sept. 6: Peppers that Pop!
Sept. 20: Simply Squash

Oct. 4: Crazy for Kale
Oct. 18: The Perfect Pear

Nov. 1: Colorful Cauliflower
Nov. 15: Thanksgiving Desserts

Dec. 6: Christmas Side Dishes

Participants must be over 18, and all experience levels are welcome. Classes will be held 5:30-7 p.m. in Lyles-Porter Hall Demo Kitchen, Room 1107. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. in the Harrison Street Parking Garage attached to Lyles-Porter Hall.

Additional classes will be added throughout the semester. A list of classes can be found at www.conf.purdue.edu/eatlocal.

Classes are $20 each and are open to the public. Registration is required at www.conf.purdue.edu/eatlocal. For more information, contact class coordinators Chelsea Shaffer (shaffec@purdue.edu) and Allison Johnson (john1797@purdue.edu). The Lyles-Porter demonstration kitchen also can be followed on Facebook @PurdueNutrition.