NorthEastern Food Justice Youth Summit

This past weekend young TBC movement makers traveled to Boston and attended the Food Justice Youth Summit. This summit brought together college and highschool students who led youth workshops about a variety of food justice issues. They attended workshops that rallied to retire Ronald McDonald, speak out against farmer wage abuse, and think about where their food comes from. They went on a rally for the farmers, led a workshop about seasonal cooking and even went on stage during an open mike night! See what they had to say below.....

"This past weekend I took a trip to Northeastern University for a food conference. I went  with my schools Program Teen Battle Chef and Health Corps. In this University we talked about healthy eatings and we attended workshops. Well I enjoyed this trip and I got to meet people that were interested in the same things I am into. I met people from all over such as Philly, Maine, Maryland, Boston,...etc. Also we attended a march for farmworkers. The farmworkers were fighting so that all the major companies would pay them at least one cent more for all the tomatoes they carry. So Thank You Health Corps and Teen Battle Chef for this wonderful experience " -Chef Genesis

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

Chili Saves Lives

Chili Saves Lives was a fundraiser for HealthCorps. Our TBC's attended a recipe development and created an amazing spicy chili that incoporated chocolate and Hawaiin roasted sea salt. During the event many participants came up and praised their chili telling them what a great combination the ingredients were and how delicious it was. It was so tasty that they placed in the top five along with the finalists and went on to win 3rd place at the event! Not only did we have a TBC team but one of our students was also asked to be the MC at the event. They all did an amazing job and had a lot of fun as well!! Check out the video below and see what they had to say.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I21IS5pTyI

The event was great most of the chili's varied from spicy to sweet. Ours was the best! -Chef Nate

I loved the fact that we were making chili in a Brewery : ) Chef Fernando


Today was so awesome. Being the MC was great and the audience was awesome too. It wasn't who won that really mattered. It was us being in unison together promoting healthy eating and having so much fun at the same time. There were such cool people here and that made my job so much easier. The chili was great the people great. Like my good friend Tony the Tiger would say "This was Grrreat!"   - Chef Joel

TBC's on the Heritage Radio Show

Check out our amazing TBC's Molly, Fernando and Joel on the Heritage Radio Show! They discuss their own journey with cooking as well as how they feel about school food.


The Main Course - Episode 80 - Teen Battle Chefs, Matthew Locricchio & Christine Datz-Romero


http://www.heritageradionetwork.com/episodes/1228-The-Main-Course-Episode-80-Teen-Battle-Chefs-Matthew-Locricchio-Christine-Datz-Romero
First Aired - 12/19/2010 12:00PM

Hawthorne Valley Farm Trip

This was the best weekend ever! We got to make some really good organic food with vegetables we picked ourselves. It was a really good experience and I can't wait to do it again.

Urban Go Green Expo

The event went really well. I met a lot of interesting people who are really making a difference in our environment. I also served up some spicy corn salad to these people. I'm pretty sure they thought it was good considering that so many people wanted some or maybe because it was free : ) either way it was a hit. -Chef Nate

I enjoyed doing this cooking demo even more than the whole foods events. It was so easy speaking to friendly people and cooking at the same time. I'm glad I did it, it was amazing and fun. -Chef Andrea

Whole Foods Bowery Teen Battle Chef

I'm very proud of myself. I never thought I could cook for others like I did today. I learned a lot of cooking skills and the importance of team work. - Chef Hai Yu








I was so nervous, but I did it. When everyone looked at me my brain was empty and I made a small mistake but eveyrone gave me a smile. Thank you everyone!!! -Chef Juelong






Today we competed against the swiss chard quesadilla. The judges liked the taste of our soup and loved the perfect balance with the creaminess and sweetness with the butternut squash in addition to the creme fraise, feta and dill. All the judges loved both of ours and I felt good because this is my first step towards being in the culinary world. I want to be a world famous pastry chef. -Chef Daphne






I am really glad to be a part of the Teen Battle Chef program. This is my first time participating in anything like this. I never really found out just how special and unique it is to cook. As an artist myself I never found cooking interesting but as I was doing the knife skills I saw the subtlety and detail to cut. The detail in presenting helped me find a new passion for food decorating. -Chef Gerard






I am so glad I have this opportunity to stand in front of people to show my cooking skills. I really had fun today. I will keep cooking and never forget the happy feeling that I felt today. - Chef Rong






Teen Battle Chef has been a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks to all those who support this cause to help teenagers be more passionate about cooking in a healthier way.






This Whole Foods event was similiar to the one in tribeca but this time there was more people and more judges. It was as exciting as the other one and the food was very good. -Chef Marielis






Today was the best. Our dish tasted better than ever and I was much better in front of the crowd. I love doing this I can't wait for future events. - Chef Andrea






I participated at the Whole Foods at Bowery and really enjoyed doing another whole foods event. The people were delighted with the food from both sides and I was happy to eat both dishes again.-Chef Ayerine






This event was awesome. We got to cook in front of an audience which was pretty crowded and we got to show our creativitiy. -Chef Fernando






This event was really fun and I felt proud to be part of it. After my group finished cooking I felt so pumped and wanted to explode! Thanx Teen Battle Chef, Whole Foods and Health Corps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBSgx2dLF3w