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Overview
This fun, hands-on course introduces children and teens to the importance of eating in a healthy and safe way. Each two-hour class includes a formal lesson followed by hands-on food preparation and tasting session--which together provide a basic overview to preparing and enjoying nutritious seasonal food.
Get Cooking 1
A kitchen is not required. Simply provide a sink and tables or a common work area to accommodate the number of students expected. Because of the nature of Organization member attendance, each class is prepared as a stand-alone session.
The course is divided into six classes, described below. These classes are optimized for delivery as two-hour sessions taught one time per week for six weeks as part of an after-school program.
- It Takes Senses
Students learn to taste with all of the senses and receive an overview of seven flavors. They prepare a carrot salad that includes several flavor components.
- Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill
Students learn about food safety and cleanliness standards as recommended by the United States Drug Administration (USDA). They prepare meatball soup to learn and take specific action to avoid cross-contamination.
- The Mystery of the Pyramid
Students learn about nutrition and the food groups using the USDA My pyramid. They prepare a tuna sandwich and soup to taste a cross- section of the food groups.
- Sum of the Parts Equals a Meal
Students learn the basics planning a menu using the concepts learned in the food pyramid class. Sample daily menus will be provided for each student. Students will prepare two recipes according to season.
- Let's Get Snacking
Students learn about quick healthy snacks they can prepare for themselves after school. They will prepare a smoothie and dip for fruit or vegetables appropriate to the season.
- Salute to Salads
After learning the history of salads as well as some basic techniques to prepare different types of salads, students will make an entrée salad using a basic lettuce foundation.
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