Bowling Green, October 5, 2025
News Summary
The Bowling Green Food School is hosting cooking classes that explore different cultural cuisines, with a spotlight on Thailand this week. Participants can learn to create traditional Thai dishes using authentic ingredients and tools. Anna Kulka, the school’s founder, emphasizes the value of food as a universal connector among cultures. The next class is on December 9th, and tickets are available on the school’s website. The school also participated in the 35th International Festival, showcasing diverse cultures and culinary traditions.
Bowling Green – The Bowling Green Food School is currently hosting a series of cooking classes at the SOKY Center, focusing on different cultures through cuisine. This week, the emphasis is on Thailand, allowing participants to learn how to prepare a variety of traditional Thai dishes.
The cooking classes offer an all-inclusive experience, providing participants with authentic ingredients and the necessary cooking tools to create the featured dishes. Anna Kulka, the founder and lead instructor of the Food School, brings a unique perspective to the classes as she was born and raised in Thailand. Kulka aims to promote the idea that food serves as a universal connector among different cultures.
The next cooking class is scheduled for December 9th, with interested individuals encouraged to visit the school’s website for more information or to purchase tickets. Kulka emphasizes the importance of building a community around food, reinforcing the value of shared culinary experiences.
In addition to the cooking classes, the Bowling Green Food School also participated in the 35th International Festival in Bowling Green. This event celebrated diverse cultures from various countries, including Venezuela, Mexico, Egypt, the Philippines, China, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The festival highlighted various activities such as dance performances and cooking demonstrations, with performers like Egyptian dancer Safiya Nawaar showcasing traditional Eastern dance styles.
During the festival, participants also had the opportunity to shop from a range of vendors offering unique goods and dining options, enhancing their cultural exploration. Anna Kulka noted that her cooking classes include a variety of dishes from different cultures, with plans to introduce Argentine and Syrian cuisines in the future. This marks the Food School’s second year of participation in the festival, and it was reported that the event significantly increased the number of sign-ups for cooking classes from attendees.
As the Bowling Green Food School continues to foster cultural understanding and community building through cooking, it remains an important institution within the city’s culinary landscape encouraging participants to explore and appreciate the myriad flavors of the world.
Upcoming Events
The next cooking class is set for December 9th.
Tickets can be purchased at thebgfoodschool.com.
Festival Participation
The Food School participated in the 35th International Festival, showcasing cultures and cuisine from multiple countries.
Future Classes
Plans are underway to include Argentine and Syrian cuisines in the Food School’s upcoming classes.
Key Highlights of the Event
- Focus on traditional Thai cuisine
- Inclusive experience with authentic ingredients
- Community building through shared culinary experiences
- Increased sign-ups from festival attendees
- Plans to feature additional world cuisines in future classes
FAQ
What cultural cuisine is featured in this week’s cooking class at the Bowling Green Food School?
This week’s focus is on Thailand, where participants learn to cook a variety of traditional Thai dishes.
When is the next cooking class scheduled?
The next cooking class is scheduled for December 9th.
Where can individuals learn more or purchase tickets for the cooking classes?
Interested individuals can learn more or purchase tickets at thebgfoodschool.com.
What was showcased at the 35th International Festival in Bowling Green?
The festival showcased cultures from countries including Venezuela, Mexico, Egypt, the Philippines, China, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Key Features Chart
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Cultural Focus | Thailand |
| Next Class Date | December 9th |
| Website for Information | thebgfoodschool.com |
| Festival Participation | 35th International Festival |
| Planned Future Cuisines | Argentine, Syrian |
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Additional Resources
- WBKO: Thai Cooking Class Shares Culture & Cuisine
- Wikipedia: Cuisine of Thailand
- BG Daily News: International Festival Returns for 25th Year
- Google Search: International Festivals
- NY1: BGISD Receives $130K Grant from USDA
- Google Scholar: USDA Grants
- Spectrum News 1: WCPS Hosts Food Drive
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Drives
- 13 ABC: Bowling Green Family Pays Off Lunch Balance
- Google News: School Lunch Debt
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