Japanese Cooking Club: Anime-Inspired Dishes
February 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bring the flavors of your favorite anime to life! Join the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) for the Japanese Cooking Club, a free 6-week program where students in grades 6–9 will learn to cook popular Japanese dishes—no prior kitchen experience needed.
Sessions are held Saturdays, 5pm–6pm, February 7 – March 14, 2026, live on Zoom. Cooking instructor Michelle from Kitchen Japan will guide participants step by step in preparing dishes like ramen, potato mochi, okonomiyaki, and more.
Program Highlights:
- Free to join (open to Vermont students in grades 6–9)
- All ingredients provided (kits of hard-to-find items plus a gift card for fresh produce and protein)
- Family participation welcome
- Flexible participation: camera on or off, ask questions live or in chat
- Optional anime watch parties after cooking sessions
- Recipes designed to be safe and simple, with substitutes available for dietary needs
Learn more & sign up here: tinyurl.com/VCILcookingclub