Teen Battle Chefs Hungry4Health: September 2011

Abigail Kirsch Kitchen

My experiences in TBC definitely impacted the way I behaved in the kitchen at pier 60. It's been an all around great experience. I've done so much, for instance I work side by side with chefs cutting huge amounts of a certain fruit/vegetables. It was the nicest place to be and one of the chefs said "if we weren't nice to each other then work would be a lot harder" and it's true they spend majority of their time with each other. Personally, I would like to thank them for taking me into their home and showing me the ropes. -Chef Jonathon

Itrulli Resturant Internship

I'm a Teen Battle Chef intern and my site is in Itrulli. I work up close and personal with a very talented lady named Patti Jackson. I have learned things I never even knew were possible, It has opened so many doors and now I'm so grateful and I'm having a blast! The workshops, field trips, and the kitchen are all fun and I love it because it makes me happy to find a program that has given me so much. It showed me that we all can make a change no matter who we are. We are all the future so lets make it brighter by stirring up change! Be a Teen Battle Chef, join our journey!-Chef Ana

Dekalb Farm Grand Opening

This weekend the TBC's started interning at Dekalb Farm where they taught cooking demos and learned about urban farming! They embraced the sweltering head while making a cool and refershing zucchini ricotta dish.

It was extremely hot!

It was a new experience for me because I was able to do a cooking presentation with a real audience rather than my peers. It was a nervous and rattling experience, having people watch me during the whole session. The idea of having a farm and access to fresh ingredients was really amazing and it also made the food/dish tastier. Also, having people ask me for more information about my involvement was really awesome because it made me feel as though I was able to make a big impact on them. -Chef Chima

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

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

BeFit NYC

This event was deeelicious the TBC's made some amazing veggie tacos with a lot spice and even more flavor. The crowds loved it and they did a great job on stage during their culinary showcase. Find the recipe at BeFitNYC.org to taste this dish yourself!!