Fall 2024 Schedule
September
Date: Thurs. Sept 5th
Time: 11:00am
Description: Celebrate Gold Rush Week with honey soap made from our "SoVi Gold" honey, right on campus!
Instructor: Allison Tietz, Sustainability Coordinator
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Date: Mon, Sept. 9th
Time: 12pm
Description: First Year Eats - Dorm-Friendly Recipe
Instructor: TBD
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Date: Mon, Sept. 16th
Time: 4:00pm
Description: Stuck in a breakfast rut? Introducing Proats, where protein meets oats.This game-changing recipe is packed with protein to keep you full and fueled all morning. Join our hands-on cooking class to learn how to make your own proats and get beginner-friendly meal prep tips from Student Health's dietitian.
Instructor: Danielle Samelson, Student Health Center Dietician
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October
Date: Tues., Oct. 8th
Time: 11:00am
Description: This ravioli tossed in a simple but delicious sage butter sauce is the perfect way to welcome October and the official start to pumpkin season!
Instructor: Allison Tietz, Sustainability Coordinator
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Date: Wed., Oct 16
Time: 11:00am
Description: ShakeSmart is launching a new toast program this Fall, featuring avocado toast and nut butter toast. To celebrate, we're spilling the deets on how you can make these easy, delicious recipes in your dorm!
Instructor: Allison Tietz, Sustainability Coordinator & Maggie Sullivan, Chartwells Registered Dietician
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Date: Thurs., October 24
Time: 4:00pm
Description: Let's finally get to the bottom of why the Mediterranean diet is touted as one of the healthiest eating patterns. With this lunch bowl, you'll see how easy it is to incorporate fresh Mediterranean flavors into your daily routine. As a bonus, we will review basic knife skills while trying out a versatile kitchen hack with a surprise ingredient.
Instructor: Danielle Samelson, Student Health Center Dietician
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November
Date: Mon., Nov. 4
Time: 12:00pm
Description: Join our very own Chef Glenn as you make upside down puff pastry tart, fall harvest salad, and mashed sweet potato!
Instructor: Chef Glenn, Niner Diners
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Date: Tues., Nov. 12
Time: 1:00pm
Description: In the spirit of Vegan Awareness month, learn how to make delicious and nutritious chickpea truffles. This indulgent dark chocolate truffle recipe is vegan and gluten-free but you'd never believe it by their unbelievable fudgy texture. These truffles are also high in protein and low in sugar and make for a great mid-day snack or post-dinner treat!
Instructor: Chef Glenn, Niner Diners
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Date: Wed., Nov. 20th
Time: 4:00pm
Description: You've never had meatball subs like this before! This cheesy, toasty classic comes together in as little as 30 minutes and makes the perfect weeknight dinner. Plus, learn simple tricks to make meal prep work for your schedule and wallet from Student Health's dietitian.
Instructor: Danielle Samelson, Student Health Center Dietician
Register HERE
OUR OFFERINGS
Offering healthier alternatives and education to make healthy eating more fun and innovative
Educating the dining community on sustainable practices, supporting locally, and diverting waste that can be reclaimed
This class style is designed to provide participants an immersive culinary and nutrition experience that positively impacts food choices, kitchen confidence, and wellness.
Our private teaching kitchen options are intended to give small private groups a chance to learn in the demonstration kitchen together. See options detailed at the bottom of the page.
Due to the limited registration space and resources used to supply each Demo Kitchen event, we ask that if you can no longer attend to cancel your reservation in order to open your spot to another individual within 12 hours of the scheduled event.
If you do not cancel your reservation spot and do not show up to the event, you will be charged a "no-show" fee ($15) to cover the cost of supplies.
Please be courteous of your fellow 49ers to allow others to attend!
OUR PARTNERS
Taking care of all of our on campus food needs, Niner Diners also partners with UREC to teach about nutrition, sustainability, and culinary techniques. Check out the event options above.
Danielle Samelson, the Registered Dietitian from Student Health, partners with us to teach in our kitchen and provide healthy and unique options in our demo kitchen. Check out her events above.
MEET THE DEMO KITCHEN TEACHERS
SoVi Executive Chef
Campus Executive Chef
Sustainability Coordinator
Director of Board Dining
District Dietitian
SHC Registered Dietitian
Private Teaching Kitchen Events
The UREC Demo Kitchen is the primary location for Teaching Kitchen Events. Please contact Maggie Sullivan (Maggie.sullivan@compass-usa.com), Campus Dietitian, to schedule your event. In your email, include the date of your event and your choice of events from the options below.
The demo kitchen allows for a max of 15 attendees. For parties over 15 people, prices and location may vary. Payment is due 15 days after the event occurs. To ensure sufficient planning time, groups must schedule events two weeks in advance of their desired event date.
| Hands on Teaching Kitchen | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| This option provides each attendee with their own ingredients and prep stations. Attendees will be able to make their own meal in coordination with the Chef. | 45 - 60min | $200 |
| Cooking Demo with Samples | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| This option provides a unique learning experience for attendees from the Chef and attendees are provided with a sample of the meal prepared by the Chef as well as a Q&A session with the Chef. | 45 - 60min | $100 |
