The Flavor Lab: Food Science Course

6-Week Session | $600​

Locations:
220 41st Ave NW
Naples, FL 34120

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939 SW 7th Ct

Cape Coral, FL 33991

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Session Dates:

• Naples - January 14, 21, 28 - February 4, 11, 18

  • Sprouts (Ages 5–9) – Wednesdays, 10am - 1pm ***3 spots left**

• Cape Coral​ - January 15, 22, 29 - February 5, 12, 19

  • Cooks-in-Training (Ages 10+)– Thursdays,10am - 1pm

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Offered in partnership with The Homeschool Hangar and led by Chef Mark Hennessy, The Flavor Lab is where science meets the kitchen! This unique, hands-on course combines culinary skills with real-world science, giving homeschoolers the chance to experiment, cook, and learn in every class.

Global Food Science

Kids travel the globe through taste and technique, learning the science behind spices,

fermentation, starches, and cooking methods unique to each culture. Every week explores one

region, a hands-on cooking project, and one fun experiment or sensory activity.

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Week 1 – A Taste of Italy: The Science of Pasta & Sauces

Theme: How gluten forms and starch thickens.

Week 2 – Japan: Umami & the Art of Balance

Theme: Discovering the fifth taste and fermentation.

Week 3 – Mexico: The Chemistry of Spice

Theme: Heat, capsaicin, and how the palate perceives spice.

Week 4 – France: Emulsions & Elevation

Theme: How fat and water come together.

Week 5 – India: Spice Blends & Aroma Chemistry

Theme: The molecular magic of aromatics.

Week 6 – Global Fusion Feast

Theme: Bringing cultures and cooking science together.

Each class is capped at 12 students, with a minimum of 4 to run.

Naples registration is OPEN! Cape Coral registration coming soon!

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The Homeschool Hangar is a Step Up Direct Pay Provider. Families can reserve their scholarship funds for all classes through their EMA account.