The Inventing Room Dessert Shop is launching a series of “Science of Ice Cream” demonstrations just for kids.
The summer-break gatherings, designed for children between the ages of 5 and 14, are intended to bridge the gap between food and science.
“The goal is to get kids excited about science and have them explore all of the different and interesting ways to connect science with food,” says Ian Kleinman, the chef behind the eccentric, scratch-made dessert shop at 4433 W. 29th Ave. “Liquid nitrogen ice cream is the focus of the classes, but these are also about encouraging kids to ask questions like how pop rocks are created, how bubbles make their way into soda or the science behind everyone’s favorite midnight snack — the old-school Twinkie.”
Those who attend the free classes will learn about carbon dioxide and the properties of liquid nitrogen.
“We’ll have scientific discussions, followed by demonstrations that show the kids how we use both carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen to make their favorite treats, including juices, sodas and custom-made ice cream sundaes,” Kleinman says.
The classes will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on June 6, June 13, June 20 and June 27. Space is limited to 18 kids per class. Parents can drop their children off at The Inventing Room Dessert Shop and return to pick them up or hang out outside on the patio during the class. All kids will go home with a bag of house-made cotton candy. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the shop between noon and 10 p.m. at (303) 960-6656.
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