Thursday, May 8, 2008
The University of Kansas Culinary club is making its reappearance after being absent for several years.
Dana Schmidt, Wichita sophomore and president of the club, restarted the organization at the beginning of the semester.
“My brother was involved in the club the first time it existed,” Schmidt said. “I thought it was such a good idea and we should bring it back.”
Schmidt and other members of the club spent the beginning of the semester planning and organizing the budget, meetings and rules of the club. They developed the mission statement of the club: “To educate ourselves and enjoy food through hands-on experience.”
Dana Schmidt, Wichita sophomore and president of KU Culinary Club, Mike Conner, Shawnee senior, and Jamie Wenke, Topeka sophomore, test recipes for hamburgers and veggie burgers in Schmidt's kitchen. Some of the club's executive members meet early in the week to make sure recipes will work for the full club meetings.
To provide the hands-on experience, the club had its first cooking meeting on April 26 at Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall. Members cooked hamburgers and veggie burgers at the meeting. They plan on cooking a main dish or a challenge side dish at every meeting.
“We are trying to get a good number of vegetarian and vegan dishes so that everyone can get involved, regardless of eating habits,” Schmidt said.
The club gets together on at 6 p.m. on Saturdays at Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall. Fifteen members come to meetings on a regular basis.
“A lot of people come to college not knowing how to cook anything other than Ramen or toast, and this gives them the opportunity to cook without disastrous results,” Schmidt said.
The club provides members with the ingredients for each meal, but members pay fees to take care of the food costs. Membership to the club is $35 per semester or $5 per meeting.
Next semester the club would like to host classes to give demonstrations and teach cooking techniques. Members are talking about going to Williams-Sonoma in the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. to attend cooking classes. The club would also like to have cookie or dessert cooking nights.
“The best part about being in the club is cooking with my friends because it is always more fun to cook with your friends than by yourself,” Elise Higgins, Topeka sophomore, said.
To help the club get off to a good start, Higgins, a student senator, is helping the club seek general funding for food supplies from Student Senate for next semester.
“Generally student funding is not supposed to be used for food unless it is essential to the organization,” Higgins said. “In this case, it is.”
Claire January, vice-president and Wichita junior, said that the organization was a good fit for her because of her love for cooking and trying new recipes.
“We would love to partner with any other student organization to help with their fundraisers or really anything pertaining to food,” January said. “Food and cooking bring people together, and that always contributes to a stronger community.”
To find more information on the KU Culinary club, e-mail Schmidt at kuculinary@gmail.com.
— Edited by Mandy Earles
Students throw on aprons to tackle foreign ...
ECM class A-Broad Cuisine offers an opportunity for students to further their ...
All in good taste
How the age-old pastime is receiving new street cred from the youth.
Dole Institute study groups coordinate with classes
The initiative encourages student participation with the option for professors to include ...
Life outside the (blue) box
Students branch out from boxed dinners and enjoy the art of cooking
What's hot about curry?
A recipe for health, and invitation to the world of spice
Breaking bread and sharing stew
Students and community members sample local, vegetarian cuisine each Thursday at Ecumenical ...
Garden party showcases crops and dishes
Environmental club celebrates revitalized project with food grown by students and volunteers.
Spotlight on Organizations: ISA
International Student Association welcomes students from all countries.
Pork politics
Know your Student Senate candidates
Learn more about the candidates for Student Senate
New lights could make neighborhood safer
Six student organizations are working with the city to install lighting near ...
Service sorority chapter starting at KU
Omega Phi Alpha’s primary focus is community service; applications will be accepted ...
KU flight club seeks to make flying ...
The club pays $94 an hour to rent a plane
Gluten-free bakery grows by demand
Ancient Grains Bakery, located beneath The Burger Stand, offers unique products for ...
How to host with the most
Here’s some advice on how to organize indoor activities with style
Dine and donate with Cultural India Club
Proceeds from a dinner featuring Indian foods will benefit impoverished in India.
Who's cooking in Lawrence
Four chefs at downtown restaurants tell what it takes to survive in ...
Oliver’s changes popular
Play focuses on femininity
The Vagina Monologues will be presented in Hashinger Theater this weekend.
Spotlight on Organizations
Judo Club allows students to practice a modernized version of the ancient ...
Students lobby for end to budget cuts
Students used talking points, personal stories to encourage legislators to stop further ...
Police frustrate tree climbing club
“You needed to contact Lawrence Parks and Recreation first,” a Parks and ...
KU Dining Services supports local foods
University’s effort to save money, support sustainability includes rooftop garden and local ...
Week’s events give insight to Israel
Hatikvah, a Jewish student organization, is celebrating two holidays Israeli this week ...
Finance club proves to be a lucrative ...
Finance club offers connections advice for future employment.
Budget cuts could affect city programs
Community members discuss possible repercussions at Tuesday’s city commission meeting
KU students get hands dirty
Student farm teaches about agriculture, while also offering real products.
Campus fees generate more than $20 million
Student Senate finance committee reviews funds to determine what will might face ...
Religious communities provide support system for students
The St. Lawrence Center, Chabad Center, Grace Collegiate Ministries and the Islamic ...
Party to launch global awareness club
Mastering the art of college cooking
Tired of frozen dinners? Cooking for yourself doesn't always require natural talent ...
Campus club touts benefits of marijuana
NORML wrapped up the semester with a film screening about medicinal marijuana.
Campus groups help students connect
Getting involved at KU is one way for students to make the ...
Jiu Jitsu Club hires professional mixed martial ...
The KU Jiu Jitsu club hires a MMA professional, Tyler Stinson to ...
Seniors to embark on adventure of a ...
Grant Willie and Andrew Schmidt will leave in July for the Mongol ...
Land of the Jayhawks
It lives on our sweatshirts, it graces ESPN commercials, it entertains children ...
The University stays alcohol-free
The Provost rejects the proposal to sell beer at Jaybowl.
Former player enjoys coaching lacrosse
Club team coach Mark Barrath balances fun and fitness at practices.
New regulations coming for houses in Oread
The planning commission struggles to please both students and other residents.
Speaker will address homelessness and activism
The theme of Robert Egger’s presentation will be youth empowerment to help ...
Kansas Jayhawk fans hold aloft a reproduction of ...
2 comments
Erin Saupe, a Ph.D. student from St. Cloud, ...
1 comment
0 comments
Armed robbers continue to threaten.
3 comments
Lecture from Greg Mortenson, co-author of New York ...
0 comments
KUnited presidential candidate Libby Johnson and vice presidential ...
1 comment
Comments
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Sign in to comment
Or login with:
OpenID