This summer, the highlight of my week was teaching a class of talented and bright 8-9 year olds for Cooking Matters, organized and lead by 18 Reasons.
Every week, at the Booker T Community Center, alongside dedicated volunteers (Erin, Andrew, Jessica) and the 18 Reasons nutrition coordinators (Nalleli and Sara), we kept our class engaged and entertained with creative and healthy recipes. Here's a sampling of delicious and fun recipes yours truly whipped up to wow and inspire the kids (and adults too):
My class, the staff and volunteers - kept me honest and true and being part of this wonderful community experience was my weekly heart transplant.
When the last week of our class approached - I wasn't sure who was more bummed - me or the kids! Below are some pictures taken from our graduation day when we made veggie, tortellini kabobs, mini whole wheat garlic braids (2nd time) and non-dairy strawberry banana ice cream. I'm going to miss all the kids. But I will continue chefing/teaching with the program. For certain, I am hooked!
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| perdy rainbow kabobs |
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| disappearing whole wheat garlic braids |
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| Gavin |
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| Niyaz |
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| Andrew and Nalleli |
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| Thank you Jessica for taking the picture! Front Row bottom left: Blue, Sam, Evan, Nylah, Karen and Elena. Second Row top left: Andrew, Nalleli, moi, Zayria, Gavin, Niyaz. |
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| so much energy! |
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| gooey - delicious smiley |
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