Name: Bright Mediterranean Cooking
Start: 2026-05-21T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-21T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Columbus State Community College, Mitchell Hall Event Center

Hands-on Mediterranean class with Shawnie Kelley. Roast lemon chicken, craft veg grain salad, bake orange ricotta cake. Ages 15+.
About this Event

Step into the flavors of the sunny Mediterranean with food writer and chef instructor Shawnie Kelley in this hands-on culinary experience. Celebrate the season with dishes that awaken the senses—zesty citrus, tender vegetables, briny olives, and aromatic herbs—coming together through time-honored Italian techniques.

On the menu, you’ll roast Lemon Grove Chicken infused with olives, capers, and bright Mediterranean herbs; craft an Spring Vegetable and Grain Salad inspired by traditional Italian Vignarola and Garmugia (seasonal vegetable soups), where tender vegetables and hearty grains reflect centuries of seasonal cooking wisdom; and bake a Orange Ricotta Cake with Mascarpone Cream, a delicate, fragrant dessert that bursts with freshness.Through hands-on instruction, you’ll learn how to balance flavors and textures, build depth in simple ingredients, and plate with elegance. This class transforms seasonal produce into a vibrant, Italian-inspired, cohesive meal that captures the essence of the Mediterranean —bright, fresh, and unforgettable.

Instructor: Shawnie KelleyOn the Menu:• Lemon Grove Chicken - perfectly roasted and infused with bright citrus, briny olives, and tangy capers for a classic Mediterranean flavor profile

• Italian Vegetable and Grain Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette – a fresh, colorful dish inspired by traditional Italian Vignarola and Garmugia (vegetable soups), highlighting the bounty of seasonal vegetables and grains.

• Orange Ricotta Cake with Honey Mascarpone Cream - a moist, delicate cake topped with a luscious whip.

What to Expect:
Classes are limited to 16 students for an intimate, hands-on experience. Participants will be standing, cooking, and working for most of the class, so please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and long pants, and tie back long hair. Aprons are provided.

Age Requirement: Open to ages 15 and up.

Allergy Notice:
Nuts and other allergens are used in our kitchen. Please contact us before class to discuss any dietary restrictions. Adjustments cannot be made during the class.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancel up to 48 hours before class to receive a full refund or class credit. If The Mix must cancel, you will be contacted immediately and given the option to transfer or receive a refund.

Questions?
Email or call 614-287-5126.

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