Savoring Science: the Mystery of Grilling
The secret is the combination of amino acids (in protein molecules) with sugars (in plant foods) under high heat.
Time & Location
Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Chesapeake Children's Museum, 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403, USA
About the event
What happens when fruits and veggies hit the heat? Why do they smell sweeter, look browner, and taste better? In this sizzling STEM workshop, young scientists in grades K–5 will uncover the flavorful mystery behind cooking through the Maillard reaction and caramelization—no grill required!
🍡 Kids will:
Observe how heat changes food through sight, smell, and taste
Build their own veggie or fruit skewers and simulate the browning process
Discover the science behind flavor with fun, food-based experiments
Create drawings and record observations like real food scientists
Tickets
Child
Includes museum to the museum
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
Adult
Includes museum admission
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
CCM Member Child
$5.00
+$0.13 ticket service fee
CCM Member Adult
$5.00
+$0.13 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
