Learn • Cook • Thrive
The Downtown YMCA Community Kitchen is a welcoming space where people come together to learn, create, and connect through food. Designed to support cooking classes, nutrition education, and community gatherings, the kitchen provides a hands-on environment where individuals and families can build healthy habits and share meaningful experiences. From youth programs to community workshops, the Community Kitchen helps bring people together while promoting wellness, learning, and a stronger community.
Chicken Limone
Roll up your sleeves and bring Italy to your kitchen with Chicken Limone paired with angel hair pasta. It’s a bright, flavor-packed celebration of simple, fresh ingredients!
Tomato Salsa
Spice up your Cinco de Mayo with fresh, traditional tomato salsa, handmade chips, and a festive non-alcoholic “Mocktail”!
Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Make fresh, flavorful spring rolls with crisp veggies and a creamy, savory-sweet peanut dipping sauce that takes every bite to the next level!
Raspberry Almond Tart
Learn how to delicately craft a handmade Raspberry Almond Tart with a rich, buttery pâte sucrée crust, filled with a rich, nutty almond frangipane, topped with fresh, vibrant raspberries.
Our Instructors
Michelle Graham
Senior Director, Health & Wellness
Keziah Landadio
Supervisor, Downtown Y Fitness Center
Tasia Hamilton
Supervisor, Member Services & STEAM
Chana Fay
Baking & Pastry Instructor, Jefferson Community College