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Entries Tagged as 'food appreciation'

Kids Make 12-Egg Frittata

February 14th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized

Last week we made deviled eggs in my “food appreciation” classes. As part of that exercise, I wanted the kids to get the feel of an egg–literally. We broke eggs into individual bowls and all the kids had a chance to pick it up with their hands, feel the difference between the yolk and the […]

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Designing Food Courses for Kids

January 29th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Uncategorized

The school where I teacher “food appreciation” classes has asked me to consider teaching on a stepped-up schedule during the summer. Up to now, my focus has been mainly on elementary school children enrolled in the after school program. The classes are informal. I’ve had free range over food topics, from making healthy, whole-grain muffins […]

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Kids Make Real Mac & Cheese

January 25th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized

The kids in my “food appreciation” classes concluded their recent exploration of nutrition labeling with a comparison of macaroni and cheese. The macaroni and cheese that comes in the little blue box from Kraft may be one of the most popular processed foods of all times. We know some college students who eat little else […]

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