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.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Brooklyn Grange Field Trip

Today we went to the Brooklyn Grange Farm and it was a nice day. When we got there our tour guide took us up to the roof and showed us around. There were a lot of vegetables. For example, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, onions, pepper, raddish, tomatoes, cucumber, eggplant etc. There was also bees and chickens. Some of us helped her feed the chickens and she informed us that the chickens lay six eggs every week. She allowed us the chance to try vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes. At the end of the day we took a group picture. It was a beautiful experience.- Chef Akosua  

This was my first time on a roof top farm. The experience was amazing and the farm was beautiful, calm and refreshing. I got the chance to taste a black cherry tomato and it tasted wonderful; nothing like locally grown food. I would definitely encourage more rooftop farms in the city because the taste and experience is nothing like I've ever seen before!- Chef Ayerine 


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