CARLSILE, Pa. – From beach yogurt sand cups and southwest pinwheels to air fryer Nashville hot chicken and New York style cheesecake, The GIANT Company’s nutritionists have a fun-packed, foodie road trip planned all summer long 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 Company. “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.”
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 (ages 7 to 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
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 – MASSACHUSETTS: New England Clam Chowder & Boston Bibb Salad
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 Company’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.
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About The GIANT Company
The GIANT Company believes that no matter where or how, when meals happen, families connect, and when families connect meaningfully, good happens. Guided by its brand platform, For Today’s Table®, the omni-channel retailer proudly serves millions of neighbors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. A Great Place to Work™ certified company with more than 35,000 talented team members supporting nearly 190 stores, 132 pharmacies, 107 fuel stations, and over 150 online pickup hubs and grocery delivery service in hundreds of zip codes, The GIANT Company is changing the customer experience and connecting families for a better future. Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pa., The GIANT Company family of brands includes GIANT, MARTIN’S, GIANT Heirloom Market, GIANT Direct and MARTIN’S Direct. The GIANT Company is a company of Ahold Delhaize USA. For more information, visit the GIANT or MARTIN’S websites.
