"Columbia Cooks" with the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services

The City of Columbia is committed to providing public health services that prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors, prevent injuries and illness, assure the quality and accessibility of health services, monitor the health of the population, provide social services and promote and protect civil rights.

"Columbia Cooks" with the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services

This year the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will host a series of healthy cooking classes. Funded by a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health, “Columbia Cooks” will offer exciting new ways to shop, cook, and eat healthy in the new year.

Executive Chef James Watson Prepares the Polenta Guest chefs will focus on a variety of approaches including: using local markets and produce, learning simple recipes, cooking with children, and preparing meals for singles and couples. The audience will have the opportunity to meet the Chef, ask questions, sample foods, and win door prizes.

All events are free and open to the public however seats are limited. Interested persons will need to register by contacting the health department.

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2010 Columbia Cooks Schedule

Guest Chef	Date/Time	Menu
Eric Cartwright Executive Chef, University of Missouri	April 30, 2010

2009 Columbia Cooks Schedule

Guest Chef	Date/Time	Menu
James Watson Three Creeks Catering	January 10, 2009	Soup, Main Meal and Dessert

2008 Columbia Cooks Schedule

Guest Chef	Date/Time	Menu
Steve Henderson "Columbia's Chili Champ"	September 10, 2008	Cooking Up a Winning Chili
Craig Cyr Executive Chef, Cherry Street Wine Cellar	August 23, 2008	Cooking From our Missouri Garden
Eric Cartwright Executive Chef, University of Missouri	July 19, 2008	Cooking with tea - More than just a beverage
Leigh Lockhart The Main Squeeze Cafe	June 25, 2008	Cooking with Tofu and Soy
James Watson Executive Chef/Owner, Three Creeks Catering	March 21, 2008	Polenta with Grilled Vegetables

All programs will be taped for broadcast on the City of Columbia Cable Channel.