Students will practice the principles of food preparation as it applies to snacks, baked products, desserts, pasta, vegetarian dishes, and simple meals. Students will examine eating habits, diets, and nutritional issues. The proper handling of food, equipment and resources will be emphasized.
The main focus of this course is to connect with the land and the gifts of nourishment the Earth provides. Students will learn about the foraging, harvesting, processing and preservation practices that are relevant to the season. Students will get many opportunities to learn how to create fresh meals with locally-sourced food. This course does not meet the Indigenous graduation requirement.