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Food is thevehicle.

The process is the point.

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Our programs

A program for every stage

  1. 01A Chapter for UsOne book. One ingredient. A new way into the story. Explore books by Black women authors through conversation and hands-on culinary evenings served in courses.
  2. 02The Flavor LabCuriosity meets chemistry, math, and kitchen technique. Young cooks experiment, develop original recipes, and build confidence through hands-on culinary discovery.
  3. 03The Next CourseTake the next step from kitchen skills to career possibilities. Technique training, mentorship, and real hospitality experiences help young people imagine what comes next.
  4. 04Young Ag SocietyStart where food begins: in the ground. Plant, tend, and harvest together while building patience, confidence, and a deeper connection to food and community.
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Upcoming class

Next up:

Youth + adults

The Next Course (weekly cohort)

6-month high school hospitality cohort. Weekly skill-building toward a culminating Menu Pitch with a Durham restaurant partner.

Date
Oct 17, 2026 – Mar 30, 2027
Location
Culinary Classroom (HQ), Durham
Fee
Free

Applications are open.

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What the work changes

We measure belief, not meals served.

We teach culinary education fortified in social emotional learning to impact individual and communities social determinants of health.

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4,305students reached annually
92%average attendance
90%leave more confident in the kitchen
35+Durham partners
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Our manifesto

“The ice cream is not the point. The process is the point.”

Cooking asks us to pay attention, wait, correct, and trust a process we cannot rush. The finished dish is proof that the learning happened.

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There is a place for you at the table.

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