Last updated on October 30th, 2024
The Giant Co.’s nutritionists have a foodie road trip planned all summer with virtual classes highlighting food favorites and foods inspired from spots across the United States. These free, live classes via Zoom are available for chefs of all ages throughout June, July and August.
“Gather around the table and join us on our culinary adventure this summer as we explore regions across the country through our mini chef, junior chef, family meals and Saturday baking classes,” said Shanna Shultz, RD, LDN, regional nutritionist with The Giant Co. “These fun meal and snack ideas, for both kids and adults, will inspire your family to not only try some new foods but to also spend more time cooking together in the kitchen.”
Virtual class schedules
Mini chefs
Gather up your mini chefs (ages 6 and under) for a morning of snack crafting Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The schedule includes:
June 4 – New Jersey: Cape May Zoo Giraffe Muffins
June 11 – South Carolina: Beach Yogurt Sand Cups
June 18 – Kansas: Wizard of Oz Over the Rainbow Pizzas
June 25 – Arizona: Cactus Kiwi Fruit Ice Cream Cones
July 2 – Montana: Starry Night Sky Snack
July 9 – California: Banana Dolphins
July 16 – Alaska: Polar Bear Smoothie Bowl
July 23 – Hawaii: Pineapple Upside Cupcakes
Aug. 6 – Wyoming: Moose Waffles
Aug. 13 – Oklahoma: Cowboy Cookies
Aug. 20 – Wisconsin: Mac & Cheese Muffins
Aug. 27 – Georgia: Peach Hand Pies
Sept. 3 – Maine: Strawberry Lobsters
Junior chefs
Junior chefs (ages 7-18) can enjoy an afternoon of quick cooking on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. The schedule includes:
June 2 – Pennsylvania: Banana Split Smoothies
June 9 – Louisiana: Bananas Foster
June 16 – Michigan: Chocolate Covered Cherry Greek Yogurt Popsicles
June 23 – Arizona: Baked Churro Bites & Chocolate Dipping Sauce
June 30 – Nevada: Desert Chia Pudding
July 7 – Washington: Grape Guacadiles
July 14 – Hawaii: Pineapple Coconut Quick Bread
July 21 – Alaska: Blueberry Lemon Mug Cake
July 28 – California: California Sushi Roll Bowls
Aug. 4 – Colorado: Palisade Peach Cobbler
Aug. 11 – New Mexico: Southwest Pinwheels
Aug. 18 – Indiana: Corn & Zucchini Fritters
Aug. 25 – Alabama: Bama Banana Pudding Parfait
Sept. 1 – Vermont: Maple Cinnamon Pancake Muffins
Family dinner
Cook dinner for your family live on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. The schedule includes:
June 1 – New Hampshire: Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Cheesy Squash Casserole
June 8 – Alabama: Grilled Chicken with White BBQ Sauce & Watermelon Salad
June 15 – South Dakota: Breakfast for Dinner Asparagus Frittata
June 22 – New Mexico: Black Bean Enchiladas
June 29 – Idaho: Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder
July 6 – California: Cobb Salad with Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing
July 13 – Hawaii: Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Mango Salsa & Rice
July 20 – Alaska: Salmon Burgers with Spicy Mayo
July 27 – Oregon: Cheeseburger and Tater Tot Casserole
Aug. 3 – Utah: Navajo Tacos on Indian Fry Bread
Aug. 10 – Texas: Chicken Fried Steak and Texas Caviar
Aug. 17 – Minnesota: Stuffed Zucchini with Wild Rice
Aug. 24 – Tennessee: Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken & Coleslaw
Aug. 31 – Massachusets: New England Clam Chowder & Boston Bibb Salad
Baking
Gather up the entire family for a morning of creating and baking on select Saturdays at 10 a.m. throughout the summer. The schedule includes:
June 12 – Florida: Key Lime Pie Bars
June 26 – Texas: Texas Sheet Cake
July 3 – American Flag Cake
July 10 – California: Avocado Zucchini Bread
July 24 – Hawaii: Guava Cake
Aug. 14 – Illinois: Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Aug. 28 – New York: New York Style Cheesecake
All classes are free to attend, but advanced registration is required for each class at thegiantcompanynutritionists.eventbrite.com. A complete listing of ingredients needed for each virtual class is also available on the event page. In addition, customers can earn 50 Choice Rewards points for each class they attend when they provide their card number upon registration and attend the entire class.
The Giant Co.’s team of nutritionists are also available virtually for group presentations, lunch and learns and to answer your nutrition questions. Visit the Giant or Martin’s websites for more information and a schedule of upcoming classes.
Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, The Giant Co. family of brands includes Giant, Martin’s, Giant Heirloom Market, Giant Direct and Martin’s Direct. The Giant Co. is a company of Ahold Delhaize USA.
