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

Queens Care Adult Home

This summer the TBC's have been been teaching at an adult home, giving fooducation to those who are in need for some intergenerational learning!

"Today was really interesting, I met the residents and each individual contributed something to today's session whether it was a joke or a nutrition fact.  Now I know what to prepare when I come here because I got insight on residents. I look forward to the incoming weeks  so that I can teach and learn more."-Chef Ayerine

"This was a really interesting learning experience. There were some interesting people as well. This helped me with my people skills, and I'm looking forward to next week."-Chef Richard

"It was fun and entertaining. I met new people and I also learned a new recipe."-Chef Lorenzo

"I learned that it is perfectly okay to embrace people who are much different than myself. Having an open mind and being optimistic about different situations helps out a lot and makes things more bearable. Everyone has a story to tell, no matter where they come from. It was very informative working there."-Chef Felicia 

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