Cooking classes

The UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is launching a new series of free cooking classes for UK HealthCare patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

A live demonstration will feature Chef Tanya Whitehouse, program manager of the UK Food Connection’s Learning Kitchen. The Learning Kitchen is a state-of-the-art kitchen venue on the UK campus that offers a welcoming environment for everyone interested in learning about locally sourced seasonal foods and how to enjoy them. A former sous chef for the acclaimed Holly Hill Inn, in Midway, Whitehouse brings culinary expertise and a passion for Kentucky-grown foods to her programs.

Cooking class dates

Classes will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on:

  • Monday, February 20
  • Monday, March 20
  • Monday, April 17
  • Monday, May 15

Each class will feature a different menu. Participants may sign up for classes on select dates or for the entire series. 

Location and Parking

Location

All classes will take place on the University of Kentucky campus:

The Food Connection at The 90 – Room 234
440 Hilltop Avenue
Lexington, KY 40506

Parking

Free on-campus parking will be provided in the lot of the W. T. Young Library (401 Hilltop Avenue). You'll get a parking meter coupon when your registration is confirmed.

Campus Map

You can find a map of the UK campus here.

Registration

Space in each class is limited. For more information about registration, call 859-323-5407.

Funding and support provided by UK HealthCare’s Healthy Kentucky Initiative.

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