RyZe Kitchen
The culinary sector of Aspire House
Classes
In the RyZe Kitchen, we strive to support our community with affordable and sustainable nutrition outcomes by providing cooking demonstrations and health education classes. Through our gardens and programming for all ages, we encourage farm-to-table living and desire to feed our neighbors through food, creativity, and innovation.
Junior Pastry Chef
Young chefs learned about kitchen safety, baking techniques, and food handling skills in an 8-week program, where they prepared tasty treats to share with their families, like sweet potato pies, fruit pizza, and banana bread.
Sassy Senior Sizzle
In collaboration with DIP-IN and the Marion County Public Health Department, seniors learned about healthy eating habits to make informed food choices. Topics included label reading, weight management, and gut health.
Canning Class
Chef Paul taught our aspiring chefs how to utilize their kitchen all year long by extending the shelf life of fresh produce. We learned several food preservation methods including hot water canning, pressure canning, dehydration, and freezing.
Roots on the RyZe
Through demonstrations, hands-on cooking, and discussions, our community members learned the benefits of a plant-based diet. Participants prepared vegan dishes including Jamaican lentil curry, jackfruit carnitas, and margherita pizza.
Collaborations
We use the RyZe Kitchen as a hub for learning and fuel. Chefs prepare homemade, hearty meals for our Sunday Suppers. The space is also used by TeenWorks to provide opportunities for youth to foster community and confidence.
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