The Flavor Lab: Global Food Science
Fort Myers
Hosted by The Homeschool Hangar
October 2026
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6 sessions 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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- 1 Thu Oct 8 10:00 AM
- 2 Thu Oct 15 10:00 AM
- 3 Thu Oct 22 10:00 AM
- 4 Thu Oct 29 10:00 AM
- 5 Thu Nov 5 10:00 AM
- 6 Thu Nov 12 10:00 AM
About This Event
Offered in partnership with The Homeschool Hangar and led by Chef Mark Hennessy, The Flavor Lab is where science meets the kitchen! This unique, hands-on course combines culinary skills with real-world science, giving homeschoolers the chance to experiment, cook, and learn in every class. In this course kids travel the globe through taste and technique and learn the science behind spices, fermentation, starches, and cooking methods unique to each culture. Every week explores one region, engages a hands-on cooking project, and one fun experiment or sensory activity. Schedule Thu | Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12 (2026) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 6 meetings Location Riverside Community Center, 3061 E Riverside Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33916 Tuition Policy Tuition reflects full-session enrollment and covers materials, instructor planning, and scheduling. The Homeschool Hangar does not offer proration or refunds for late starts, absences, or withdrawals. The Homeschool Hangar is a Step Up Direct Pay Provider. Families can reserve their scholarship funds for all classes through their EMA account.
What you’ll do
6 sessions · Thursdays
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Week 1 · Thu 8 Oct
Italy: The Science of Pasta & Sauces
Theme: How gluten forms and starches thicken
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Week 2 · Thu 15 Oct
Japan: Umami & the Art of Balance
Theme: Discovering the fifth taste and fermentation
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Week 3 · Thu 22 Oct
Mexico: The Chemistry of Spice
Theme: Heat, capsaicin, and how the palate perceives spice
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Week 4 · Thu 29 Oct
France: Emulsions & Elevation
Theme: How fat and water come together
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Week 5 · Thu 5 Nov
India: Spice Blends & Aroma Chemistry
Theme: The molecular magic of aromatics
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Week 6 · Thu 12 Nov
Global Fusion Feast
Theme: Bringing cultures and cooking science together
