According to Health Affairs, the Policy Journal of the Health Sphere, obesity costs the health care system in the United State $147 billion in 2008. According to the U S Census Bureau 2009 close to 32% of Americans are obese.

Jamie Oliver chose Huntington, West Virginia for that reason. He came to Huntington to start his Food Revolution in the United States.  Huntington’s Kitchen has come to Huntington, West Virginia in an effort to reduce the rate of obesity in the tri-state region of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. The goal of the Kitchen is to get the entire region cooking again. We want to re-connect people with food and change the way we eat.

Huntington's Kitchen is a community food center, where people can come and learn to cook. It is a fully equipped kitchen where up to 12 people can learn to cook at one time. There are daily cooking classes and demonstrations on site. The center is a place for local people to go to learn the basics of cooking and get friendly advice on recipes, ingredients, shopping, nutrition, and local and seasonal food. Individuals are also taught how to make good simple meals on a tight budget.

Teaching is done through hands-on cooking, giving people the chance to learn about handling raw ingredients, portion size, and choosing and using equipment. The course includes ten classes using Jamie’s delicious recipes. They will give people a foundation of skills, from boiling an egg, through chopping and baking to making a family meal. The curriculum consists of ten classes. Classes are scheduled regularly and can be taken at your convenience.

Download curriculum and Kitchen calendar here:
10 Week Cooking Curriculum
July 2010 Kitchen Calendar
August 2010 Kitchen Calendar

Cooking classes are also available for youth between the ages of 5 and 15.

The curriculum can be downloaded here.
5 Week Children's Cooking Curriculum

The classes at Huntington's Kitchen are available at a cost of $10 per class. Scholarships will be available to individuals who cannot afford the fee.

It is our hope the Huntington's Kitchen will be the heart of the community, helping people to reconnect with food. It will also be a leading initiative for improving dietary health of the tri-state region and the nation.

The following is available at Huntington's Kitchen:

• Meeting space
• Cookbook library (for meal planning)
• Budget assistance
• Shopping volunteers (to identify unfamiliar ingredients)
• Cooking for classes for families – parents and children
• Party space

Free cooking demonstrations – please call for more information

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Phone: 304-522-0887

Jamie Oliver says, “I believe that every child in America has the right to fresh, nutritious school meals, and that every family deserves real, honest, wholesome food. Too many people are being affected by what they eat. It's time for a national revolution. America needs to stand up for better food!”

You can join the Jamie’s Food Revolution by going to the link below.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/campaigns/