Food Lab
for Kids
How It Works
Each 90-minute class = 30 min science + 60 min cooking
Learn the Science
Dr. Vibha (PharmD) teaches you why food is medicine. Understand nutrients, your gut, and how food powers your body.
The 6 Experiments
Each Saturday is a new culinary science adventure. Book one or book them all!
First 3 kids to sign up for the full 6-week curriculum get a FREE spice box curated by your Culinary Doctor!
The Power Plate Experiment
Discover your food superpowers!
Build a rainbow plate that fuels your body like rocket fuel. Learn why different colored foods give you different powers.
The Breakfast Detective
Crack the sugar code!
Become a food detective and learn to spot sneaky sugars hiding in your breakfast. Read labels like a pro.
Kitchen Safety Squad
Master the tools like a chef!
Learn knife skills, kitchen safety, and how food affects your mood and energy. Shop like a grocery store genius.
The Gut Garden
Grow good bacteria in your belly!
Learn about the tiny garden in your gut (microbiome) and how to feed the good bacteria. Create balanced snacks that keep you going.
Around the World Dinner
Cook globally, eat locally!
Explore how different cultures use food as medicine. Learn cooking techniques that keep nutrients locked in.
Family Feast Finale
Cook for your family!
Put everything together! Plan and cook a complete meal for your family. Share what you learned and celebrate your new superpowers.
Parent tip: We make trying new foods fun, not stressful. Perfect for picky eaters who are curious about cooking!
Meet the Lab Leaders
A pharmacist + a chef = the perfect team
Dr. Vibha Choudhary
Clinical pharmacist with 20+ years in health. Board-certified diabetes educator. Mom of two who translates medical advice into meals kids actually want to eat!
Diana Amaya
Professional culinary instructor who specializes in teaching kids. Expert in kitchen safety, technique, and making cooking fun and educational!
How to Enroll
Follow these steps in your EMA Marketplace account to reserve your spot.
EMA Marketplace Steps
Log in to your EMA account
Click Marketplace on the left menu
Choose Find Providers
Search for "Diya"
Look under Elective Courses or Specialized After-School Education Program
Select quantity (each class = 1)
Add to cart
Reserve the funds
Email us to complete registration
vchoudhary@diyacares.orgWe'll send a waiver form and help you select classes.
Questions about Step Up? Visit stepupforstudents.org
Find the Lab
Taste of Curiosity Teaching Kitchen · Oviedo, FL
Location
Taste of Curiosity Teaching Kitchen
100 Alexandria Blvd, Suite 10
Oviedo, FL 32765
Quick Questions
What if my kid has allergies?
We adapt! Tell us during checkout and we'll modify recipes for allergies, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free needs.
Can I book just one class?
Yep! $75 per class. But the full 6-week journey gives them the complete culinary science experience.
What should they bring?
Just an apron and curiosity! We provide all ingredients, tools, and recipe cards.
Do parents stay?
Up to you! Drop-off is fine. We'll send photos during class. Pick-up at 12:00 PM sharp.
More questions?
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