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Recap: Inaugural Teaching Kitchen Collaborative Research Day

Following the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative Research Day, I was inspired to summarize some of the key ideas and takeaways from the day that might influence how our Teaching Kitchen (TK) colleagues work together to innovate.

Tuscan Bean Soup | FamilyCook Productions

Restorative Tuscan Bean Soup

Restorative Tuscan Bean Soup  Friday, 12 January 2018  Lynn Fredericks  Recipes Cooking With Children International Food ExplorationsSeasonality Food Traditions/Celebrations  630 Hits  0 Comments Sturdy winter greens and pantry staples come together in this soothing soup. It is gluten free if you serve it without bread, and vegan if you make it with vegetable broth. Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe…
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Winter Minestrone | Family Cook Productions

Warming Winter Minestrone

Warming Winter Minestrone  Featured  Monday, 01 January 2018  Lynn Fredericks  Food Traditions/Celebrations Recipes Cooking With ChildrenInternational Food Explorations Seasonality  589 Hits  0 Comments This is a delicious winter soup that cooks in an hour, yielding a thick texture and delicious melding of veggies. The cheese offers just enough additional flavor richness. A good way to get many vitamins and fiber…
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Chai Spice Mix | Family Cook Productions

Chai Spice Mix Recipe

Chai Spice Mix Recipe  Thursday, 21 December 2017  Lynn Fredericks  Seasonality International Food Explorations RecipesFood Traditions/Celebrations  687 Hits  0 Comments Use this aromatic Chai Spice blend for a festive way to spice up your holiday meals.  It adds a wonderful dimension to pancakes, applesauce, eggnog, lattes, spiced nuts and warm buttered toast.  And it’s especially delicious in all…
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Mussels Provencal | Family Cook Productions

Delicious and Easy Mussels Provencal Recipe

Delicious and Easy Mussels Provencal Recipe  Sunday, 10 December 2017  Lynn Fredericks  Cooking With Children Teen Battle Chefs International Food ExplorationsRecipes  753 Hits  0 Comments Mussels -they build muscles 💪🏻💪🏻💥 and are so underrated. This is your 💰 saving seafood choice! They are widely available and incredibly rich in protein, iron and vitamin B-12 – all of…
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What New Research Can Mean for the Picky Eaters

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?

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

“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

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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Fall Roasted Veggies | Family Cook Productions

Festive Roasted Fall Vegetables

Festive Roasted Fall Vegetables  Tuesday, 15 December 2015  Lynn Fredericks  Recipes  2206 Hits  0 Comments Festive Roasted Fall Vegetables Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 to 6 servings Additional Cooking Equipment: Baking sheet or roasting pan. For the most appealing result, select root veggies of contrasting colors. You can leave the…
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FamilyCook Productions Wins Robin Hood Foundation’s FUEL for 50 Challenge

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