Middle School Intersession 2025

Exploring the Tomato: Culinary history, cultural influences and tasting tomatoes. We will trace the history of the tomato through world cuisines and learn why it was thought to be poisonous up through the 17th century. Come with a curiosity about food, culture and cuisine and a willingness to sample some varieties of tomatoes.

You will be learning hands-on cooking techniques (knife skills) and making a tomato & cucumber salad (lightly dressed with Balsamic vinegar and olive oil). Food consumed will be vegan and contain no nuts. Please notify the instructor of any food allergies.