Future scientists, are you curious about why your cookies and cakes rise in the oven? What about why cuts of meat have particular shapes? This program will cover a little bit of meat and food science for curious minds.

 

Chemistry is a Piece of Cake

Chemistry is a lot sweeter than you might think!

Supplies List: (If you don't have something, substitute it out with something else, be creative)

• Chemistry is a Piece of Cake Handout
• Cooking spray
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1, 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Cake pan or muffin pan

 

Pickled Cherry Tomatoes

Find out the scientific reasoning behind how pickles get their taste!

Supplies List: (If you don't have something, substitute it out with something else, be creative)

• Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
• Glass jar (maybe 2)
• 1 pint Sungold Tomatoes
• 2, 1-inch sprigs rosemary
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup champagne vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt

 

Food Product Design Challenge

Design your own food product and nutrition label!

Supplies List: (If you don't have something, substitute it out with something else, be creative)

• Food Product Design Challenge Handout
• Paper
• Pencils, colored pencils, or whatever you choose
• Food that you have on hand (The video gives a few ideas of what to do)
• *Search online if you need ideas to get started