food and wine

Kids Programs

Field Trips

The Anderson Foundation, a private, non-profit operating foundation located in Abington, MA, is pleased to offer your students an opportunity to explore a culture through its cuisine at Boston University.

This unique program which takes place in the Culinary Arts Department at Boston University, and is taught by a culinary professional assisted by students enrolled in the Certificate Program in the Culinary Arts.

Cooking Up Culture events last approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours. During this time, the children have the opportunity to see foods being prepared in the BU demonstration kitchens, learn the ingredients, including herbs and other seasonings, and discover how the cuisine came to be. Following this, a lunch consisting of the prepared foods is enjoyed by the participants.

In order to maximize the benefits of this effective educational tool, we recommend that you give students a basic familiarity with the country prior to arriving at Boston University: location, capital, climate, geography, history, and a few words of the language. Questions are welcome from the students. If they come prepared and curious, they are easily captivated by the instructor.

Cooking up Culture

For children and young adults ages 8-16, Cooking up Culture introduces some of the great cuisines from around the world. These interactive, hands-on cooking classes provide a culinary trek across the globe as kids cook with local ingredients and authentic recipes, learn basic cooking techniques, and enjoy a meal together.

India with Robyn Eori
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Mumbai with a few of India’s classics. Whether spicy, sweet, savory, or just plain refreshing, these everyday favorites are a great introduction to the flavors of India. The menu includes bhelpuri (a spicy snack mix), potato tikki (potato cakes), tandoori chicken skewers with mint chutney, naan (fluffy Indian bread), and fresh mango lassi (fruit and yogurt drink). As a special treat, you will make your own garam masala (spice blend) to take home.
$60
Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Italy with Lisa Falso
Kids will love this hands-on class where they will make piatini, or small plates of bite-sized Italian foods with large-sized flavor. On the menu: crostini, focaccia, fritelli di spaghetti (spaghetti fritters), panzerotti (turnovers), arancini, and an antipasti plate. After-school snacks will never be the same!
$60
Friday, October 16, 4–7 p.m.

Sushi with Danny Wisel
Sushi is the new comfort food for kids. In this hands-on class with Danny Wisel, your child and you will learn how fun and easy it is to make your own sushi rolls. You will also make other Japanese food that is easy to prepare for the entire family.
$70 (one adult attends free per child)
Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

For private Cooking up Culture events, please call our office at 617-353-9852.

For classroom field trips, teachers should contact Beverly Alexandre at 781-857-1000 x202 or cookingupculture@hotmail.com, or visit andersoninsul.com/cuc/