Six classes, once a week, participants learn essential cooking skills and techniques from our own UGK Culinary Director and Hell's Kitchen finalist, Steve Glenn. Each participant  at each class gets to take home a food box with ingredients from the day’s recipe that serves up to six people. There will be 4 class session for the year, each session will concentrate on a particular demographic, for example Seniors & Families. 

 

The program covers a range of cooking techniques, from basic knife skills to advanced methods, while emphasizing creativity and adaptability in the kitchen. Participants explore diverse cultural cuisines and dietary needs, developing skills to craft healthy, delicious dishes. The program also offers practical tips for making recipes healthier by reducing sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. 

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In addition to culinary education, the Smart Soul Food program tracks participants' health outcomes, aiming to see improvements in diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Also offering resources recommended by health care experts at VCU and other medical centers. By fostering better cooking habits and nutrition choices, the program seeks to make a meaningful impact on participants' overall health and well-being. 

 

Smart Soul Food, good for the body and the soul.