Culinary Arts
Our Culinary Arts program teaches students to prepare and share wholesome food. Students develop life skills, learn about nutrition, and discover the joy of cooking together as a community.
Learning from an expert
Once a month, students gather together to prepare a meal in the Pinehurst kitchen. Retired restaurant owner and chef Barbara McHugh teaches students how to turn simple ingredients into nourishing and delicious dishes. Students gain confidence following recipes, using kitchen tools, and learning about new foods and ingredients.
What Students Learn
- Kitchen safety and food hygiene
- Basic cooking techniques: chopping, sautéing, baking, and more
- Nutrition and how food affects our bodies
- Teamwork and following a recipe
- Connecting food to culture, history, and community
Sharing the Bounty with Others
Whether making pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving, or dinner for the entire school community, students get multiple opportunities to showcase and share their culinary creations with their families and others at various community events throughout the year!
Whether making pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving, or dinner for the entire school community, students get multiple opportunities to showcase and share their culinary creations with their families and others at various community events throughout the year!