Stirring Up Change In a Community Near You

Teen Battle Chef, is a program of FamilyCook Productions in over 75 schools and community sites across the U.S. Over half are sponsored in high schools by HealthCorps. This blog began in summer 2010 when FamilyCook invited NYC Teen Battle Chefs to participate in internships working with chefs in restaurants, teaching younger children cooking, growing food in food deserts, and cooking in farmers markets across 5 boroughs. In fall 2010, our program continues and thanks to Robin Quivers, her run in the NYC Marathon in November, will provide critical funding so our Teen Battle Chef programs in CT and in HealthCorps schools in NJ can experience these transformational internships as well.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Cookout NYC

This past Sunday 17 Teen Battle Chef's attended NYC Cookout http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2011/05/cook_out_nyc.php and whipped up some amazing dishes from Buffalo tongue to Vietamese sandwiches! They're 2nd summer event on governor's island some of the teens knew what was ahead and others found out for the first time. A beautiful day to be out they worked and played hard at this fun festival filled with food and drink.   They met a lot of new people and had a great time working with the restaurants!! If interested in future Governor's Island events hosted by Jimmy's No. 43 please see http://jimmysno43.com/events/

"It was very fun and it was a great experience. At first I was nervous, but then it was actually very easy once I got into the groove."-Chef Daphne



"I had a great time! I enjoyed the new food and the different people. The Buffalo tasted Good!"-Chef Jonathon




"I had an amazing experience working with Jimmy's #43. I learned how to make a great Vietnamese sandwich. I hope to teach others how to make one as well."-Chef Felicia

"It was like a box of chocolates I didn't know what I was going to get, but it was fun." -Chef Yojerssy


"It was really amazing I learned so much from King. He is an amazing chef and this whole experience was wonderful."-Chef Chima


"I was very hungry and the food was good."-Chef Richard

"I met new and interesting people."-Chef Lorenzo

"It was a great experience and I wish I could do it again. I had a great time."-Chef Natasha











"It was very fun."-Chef Debbie




"It was nice meeting new people and eating the various foods. The people were really nice too."-Chef Akosua

"It was nice meeting people and it was fun because I tried foods from all over."-Chef Bobby




"I met different people and had a great time!"-Chef Genesis