Courtney Duver studies the culinary world in Spain

2015 Aug 24

Courtney Duver, majoring in nutritional science at #IowaState, traveled to Valladolid, Spain with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Study Abroad Office for nearly two weeks to learn about the history and new trends in Spanish cuisine.

Duver and fellow students on the trip learned about the culture and traditional recipes before seeing modern culinary techniques in what is considered the hottest country in culinary arts. While in country, the group got 40 hours of hands-on experience in a new kitchen facility with renowned chef instructors, seeing first hand the diversity of traditional Spanish cuisine and trying new trends in gastronomy. In addition to learning culinary skills and techniques, students visited several food production facilities, noting the importance of the geographic locations in the marketing of traditional foods. All together, these experiences provided the students with a whole new and unique view of food around the world.

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The Agriculture Study Abroad Office in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers high quality international opportunities to students on all seven continents in a variety of programs open to all students in the college. Programs range in length and intensity of curriculum, and may be led by faculty or through an exchange program.