As a result of the post 2008 recession stimulus funding added to the federal budget, one of the very largest federal nutrition education funding mechanisms has been SNAP-Ed. Shortly thereafter, the SnapEd toolkit debuted to provide a compendium of model evidence-based programs that states could use to ensure their Snap-Ed grantees would be running effective…
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When it comes to employing summer youth, the NYD Dept of Youth and Community Development’s Summer Youth Employment Program is a huge boon to high school students who need experience in the responsibilities that come with entry-level employment. This summer, through support from the American Dairy Association North East, FamilyCook is delighted to hire 15…
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There were a dozen teenagers in central Brooklyn wielding knives and fire in Tompkins NYCHA houses before officers of the NYPD were ushered in. But this time, the police were not there for law enforcement. Rather, they were invited by the youth themselves to judge and celebrate their Teen Battle Chef “Final Battle.” In recent…
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What New Research Can Mean for the Picky Eaters Thursday, 13 October 2016 Lynn Fredericks Cooking With Children 1381 Hits 0 Comments From the moment we enter this world, our internal cues signal us when we are hungry and when we are satisfied. We are born with a sucking reflex so we can obtain nourishment.…
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What Will Food Policy Advocates Tackle Next? Monday, 22 February 2016 Lynn Fredericks Parent Stories 2604 Hits 0 Comments In the late 1980’s, the headline of a restaurant industry trade magazine declared “She’s Outta There.” “She” was referring to America’s mother, portrayed as hanging up her apron and exiting the kitchen. Where was she…
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“Cooking Buddies” Enhance Program Impact Wednesday, 27 January 2016 Lynn Fredericks News/Research Updates 2958 Hits 0 Comments In our 20 years of teaching cooking as nutrition education and family therapy, we’ve found that mixing ages can offer extraordinary group dynamics in the classroom and at home. Throughout the school day, children are grouped by their…
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Holiday RX: Collaborative Holiday Meals Tuesday, 15 December 2015 Lynn Fredericks Cooking With Children 2963 Hits 0 Comments This is the time of year when food is front and center in our lives. For some, it’s a license to indulge. For others, the focus is about their culinary traditions that reflect their heritage through time…
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A Solution for the Picky Eater: Multicultural Recipes Tuesday, 17 November 2015 Lynn Fredericks Cooking With Children 3199 Hits 0 Comments Picky eaters are not confined to children alone. Many finicky children grow up into adults who are averse to eating anything beyond the ubiquitous mac ‘n cheese, hamburgers, pizza, spaghetti, etc. In nutrition…
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Why Food Enhances Learning in School Thursday, 22 October 2015 Guest News/Research Updates 3436 Hits 0 Comments We all learn new skills differently. Some of us learn by listening, while others learn by doing. Most of us learn best with a combination of learning methods. Food, with its numerous multi-sensory properties, is…
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Practice savvy seasonal shopping & save money Thursday, 25 July 2013 Mercedes Sanchez News/Research Updates 5329 Hits 0 Comments When we were wading through reams of material to share in our book, we knew that tips on shopping smart would be essential. It took us a long time figure out cost effective strategies for our…
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