The Chef K Quick Start DVD Kit Gets Kids Cooking In The Kitchen
Parents are often frustrated trying to get their kids to eat. The lucky ones discover Laurie Zerga, founder of Chef-K™. "I love showing parents how to get their kids cooking and making healthy food choices. Parents are often surprised at what the kids can do when they learn fun and safe techniques to prepare their own snacks and meals. The big benefit is the kids eat their vegetables when they cook them."
Alameda, CA (Vocus) May 3, 2009
Parents are often frustrated trying to get their kids to eat. The lucky ones discover Laurie Zerga, founder of Chef-K™. "I love showing parents how to get their kids cooking and making healthy food choices. Parents are often surprised at what the kids can do when they learn fun and safe techniques to prepare their own snacks and meals. The big benefit is the kids eat their vegetables when they cook them."
The Chef-K™ Quick Start – Pro series will be unveiled at upcoming Youth Conferences.
"We've had a lot of organizations want to develop a culinary program; however it takes time to determine funding, particularly in this economy. So we've come up with a way to just get Kids in the Kitchen," says Ms Zerga. Kids, as young as 6 or 7 and up to teens, will learn to prepare eggs, salads, snacks, and a simple casserole with the help of an adult. Parents and Trainers will get tips, hints and instruction that Chef-K staff have used over the last seven years to help them get kids cooking. The Chef-K Quick Start – Pro can be offered at schools, youth organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs, to provide 6 healthy cooking classes.
The Chef-K™ Quick Start - Home edition is perfect for parents and children in a home kitchen.
"We've talked to lots of parents and grandparents about what they think their kids should be able to prepare. We've used the input to create the two Quick Start programs," says Ms Zerga. The packages include fun and easy instructions for parents or trainers to help kids learn to cook some basics. Safety is important so the only tools needed are graters, butter knifes, peelers, and enclosed manual choppers. Kids will learn how to make breakfast, lunch, salads, snacks, and a simple casserole.
Other programs that Chef-K™ offers include:
Chef-K™ Get Cooking 1 and Get Cooking 2: These are each six-week culinary education programs available for kids aged five through eighteen. Each of these programs is ideal for an after school activity for twelve to fifteen members meeting once a week for two hours. Only a sink is required for these programs. Organizations offering this program will teach participants about the following topics: senses and flavors, nutrition basics, food and kitchen safety guidelines, menu planning, food groups, and more. Members enjoy a snack as part of each class lesson.
Chef-K™ Now We're Cooking! This is a six-week culinary education program, ideal for an after school activity as a follow-on to the first two programs. It's also designed for kids aged five through eighteen for twelve to fifteen members meeting once a week for two hours. This program requires an oven with cook top and sink. Organizations offering this program will teach participants fun cooking techniques like pan grilling, roasting and sauteing, and recipes will include soup, pasta, chops, and sandwiches. Members enjoy a light meal as part of each class lesson.
Program instructors participating in Chef-K™ training will receive five days of instruction, a student curriculum, teaching guide, and a two-year limited license to offer the program at their organization for a onetime fee. Chef-K™ will also offer consulting services including reviewing plans for establishing and funding culinary and nutrition programs; setting up kitchens for operating a program; developing grant proposals; and creating custom curriculums.
"Our goal is to bring nutrition and health education to community youth organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs. We accomplish this by using food sources and teaching culinary techniques while embracing and celebrating family traditions," said Laurie Zerga, founder of Chef-K™. "Our vision is to develop nutritionally sound programs using tips, hints, and techniques that will help children, teens, and their families understand healthy eating habits." Zerga is particularly concerned with the increase in childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other diet-related health issues. With proper information, participants can build a lifelong foundation of healthy eating through the practice of the culinary arts including cooking and entertaining.
For more information about Chef-K, please visit the company website (http://www. chef-k. com).
Chef-K™
909 Marina Village Pkwy #146
Alameda, CA 94501
Office: 510-522-2909
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