Knife and Spatula: Nora Schultz ’19; Amy Lerner, postdoc lecturer on Corn, Chiles & Chocolate; and Associate Professor Kelly Caylor, lead faculty for the course, made two dishes: corn tortillas from scratch, and seared zucchini with roasted tomato and chipotle (an adaptation of a Rick Bayless recipe).
Chemistry Demonstration: Chef Craig Shelton discussed phase changes, heat and conductivity as he seared fish filets from Nassau Street Seafood during the pilot.
Science, Society & Dinner: New freshman seminar (FRS 138) offered for spring 2016! Featuring interdisciplinary lectures from academic departments across campus, hands-on cooking lessons from acclaimed chef and outrageously delicious meals that students will make for each other.
This seminar bridges the science of the plate and the community of the table – and it couldn’t have been done without support. Thanks to Rozalie Czesana ’18, Rocky! Kelly Caylor, lead professor, of CEE and PEI! Thanks to Harriet Flower, Mathey College master, who paved the way with Flavor Labs! To Maria Bohn of CBLI! To Gordon Douglas MD ’55 and Sheila Mahoney S’55. To Tim Searchinger, research scholar extraordinaire! To Naomi Leonard and Evelyn Laffey, CST! To Shana Weber and crew at Sustainability! To Laurel Cantor at Communications! To Steve Cochrane ’81, superintendent at Princeton Public Schools! And a host of others, on campus and off, whose first answer is Yes. At the pilot, Amy Lerner, postdoc, lectured on politics, economics and cultural significance of Chile, Corn & Chocolate in Mexico, and Chef Shelton guided students through making a full meal with a Cinco de Mayo flavor (including mole from scratch).
Cheeses made at Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse will be featured at Science, Society & Dinner.
The course will feature seasonal produce and artisanal products from the region, including celebrated cheeses, breads and meats from Jonathan White and Nina Stein White of Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse.
