As the days grow longer and the weather warms, we’re excited to reflect on another successful season of Chefs in the Classroom. This year, we were thrilled to be in 7 schools and 14 classrooms, sharing the joy of cooking, gardening, and healthy eating with a new group of young, eager minds. Watching our tiny […]
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It’s that time of year again where we start getting ready for another fantastic season of culinary adventures! We’re reaching out to our wonderful community of supporters to invite you to join us as volunteers. Whether you’ve volunteered with us before or you’re considering it for the first time, we’d love to have you on
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Dear Friends of Chefs In the Classroom, As we step into the winter season, we are excited to bring you a few updates from Chefs In The Classroom. This letter is a special one, as we bid farewell to some cherished board members, introduce some new faces, and call for volunteers to join our mission.
I’m Skylar! I originally hail from Southern Alberta, making my way to the Okanagan four years ago. I brought 10 years of cheffing experience, 2 years of gardening and horticulture in a winery setting and many years of teaching and mentoring in different capacities. Volunteering and making a difference is one of my favourite passions!
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My name is Gayle Gilliss and I share my time living between Peachland and Calgary. I work part-time as a Life Coach for young people starting their independent lives as adults. I love encouraging people to learn to cook and become aware of foods that they can grow themselves or buy locally. I have a
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My name is Laura Haslam and I’m an enthusiastic home gardener and mom of three curious kids in Kelowna. Over the past 12 hears we have added fruit trees, berry bushes, vegetable and herb gardens, edible and pollinator friendly flowers, compost and chickens to our backyard garden. I love to cook, preserve and share what
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Chefs in the Classroom is very grateful to our generous sponsors who help us bring the program to life each spring. Kelsey Fairbank of Stilhaven Real Estate Services is a valued Classroom Sponsor. Tell us about your company. We are a curated collection of top-performing Realtors committed to offering an unparalleled experience throughout your buying
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Eggs are simply an incredible food. They are an excellent source of iron and are a nutritious source of protein, fat, Vitamins A, D, E, and B12 and choline. Eggs offer so much to our childen and are at the core of a diet that will help them grow up healthy, strong and smart. Eggs
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The star for the month of March is kale! A leafy vegetable that belongs to the cabbage family. This nutrition super-star is loaded with nutrients and can be prepared many different ways. Kale’s hearty leaves withstand all types of cooking: boiling, braising, steaming, microwaving and stir-frying, making it perfect to add to soups, stews, pastas,
Check out our February is Beets Month for a few of our favourite recipes using these vibrantly coloured vegetables. Beets are a nutrient-packed vegetable option for children. Aside from boosting a vibrant colour, they are a good source of fiber. Fiber is important for children because it helps their bodies regulate blood sugar levels and
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