The Flavor Lab: Global Food Science

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. In this course kids travel the globe through taste and technique and learn the science behind spices, fermentation, starches, and cooking methods unique to each culture. Every week explores one region, engages a hands-on cooking project, and one fun experiment or sensory activity. Week 1 - A Taste of Italy: The Science of Pasta & Sauces. Theme: How gluten forms and starches thicken 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 Schedule Wed | Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11 (2026) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 6 meetings Location 939 SW 7th Ct, Cape Coral, FL, 33991 Tuition Policy Tuition reflects full-session enrollment and covers materials, instructor planning, and scheduling. The Homeschool Hangar does not offer proration or refunds for late starts, absences, or withdrawals. The Homeschool Hangar is a Step Up Direct Pay Provider. Families can reserve their scholarship funds for all classes through their EMA account.