Ready to explore the world through food? Children ages 7-11 are invited to cook dinner for their families using low-cost, healthy ingredients. Registrants will receive an ingredients list to purchase, then hop into your kitchen and join the chefs from Food Explorers on Zoom to cook a delicious treats for your whole family in real time!
Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration, you’ll have a Food Explorer in no time!
Free! For families with children ages 7-11. Registration required to receive a Zoom invitation and ingredient list. Space is limited to 10 families.
December 15th: Try a new holiday treat, Chocolate Peppermint Pop-Tarts! You’ll learn how to make pastry dough from scratch, a chocolate fudge filling, and delicious glaze to drizzle on top with crushed Candy Canes or peppermint candies.
January 12th:Sweet Potato Gnocchi with a Brown Butter Sauce!
February 9th:Lightened Up Mac and Cheese.
March 9th: Delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
April 20th:Guacamole Grilled Cheese with Baked Fries.
May 25th: Zucchini Lasagna Boats! This recipe does contain ground beef, pork or chicken but can easily be made vegetarian.