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, February 18, 2011

Lets Move Harlem Childrens Zone

Lets Move was a free event for the public that encouraged healthier eating and physical fitness among our youth. It is part of Michelle Obama's Lets Move campaign to cure the many health related epidemics in the U.S.

See our TBC's  thoughts below and watch them in action here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmyXlLUu9E

 
"Today was amazing. This was my first time attending and event with TBC, since I've been with HealthCorps. I am new to the TBC event headliners group and I originally started with the TBC HealthCorps group at my school, since I heard about their cooking, which I love to do. My and I made tropical slaw and everyone that came here has loved the dish. I feel like I made an impact and showed everyone that came to the event some basick knife and cooking skills."- Chef Steven

"This experience was very awesome and each time I can to any kind of event I feel I improved my public speaking skills. This was a very cook even that I like alot. During these events I experience new things, new people, new place and most importantly new foods and recipes" Chef Lubna

"Today was amazing! I haven't been to a TBC event in a while but everything went great. We made tropical slaw and I demo'd how to cut grutis and veggies. I feel like I made an impact in my community and thats whats important" Chef Molly