The DJOD Culinary Arts curriculum integration is partially funded through the generous support of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

Established by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation in 2016, Emeril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen program integrates gardening and cooking concepts into school curriculums, creating an interactive, food-centered learning environment. Emeril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen relies on four key pillars to guide implementation: appreciation for the source of food, understanding of nutrition and healthy eating, the development of life skills through food, and the development of culinary skills.

We believe this program is a perfect partnership for a health sciences school as it supports our mission and complements our emphasis on good nutrition and farm-to-table meals. We view the culinary garden and kitchen as a learning lab for teachers to make math, science, social studies, or art lesson come to life through experiential learning.