Mercedes Sanchez, Mirella Rodriguez, Lynn Fredericks, and Mari Strand Cary By Lynn Fredericks, Founder and CEO, FamilyCook Productions SxSW was an exciting new opportunity to engage with educators across the US and identify: 1) what was on their minds and 2) the type of programming they are seeking. Although FamilyCook’s primary mission is food-related…
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This winter, our Teen Battle Chef Team at Manhattan International prepared David’s, our Youth Development Director, nutrient-packed chili recipe, and it was a hit! This recipe contains a plethora of essential vitamins and nutrients like Vitamin A, B, C, Fiber, Potassium and Iron. Stay warm this season and try it for yourself below! INGREDIENTS: 2…
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By Lynn Fredericks Our FamilyCook Teaching Kitchen offerings have remained fairly stable over the last few years, but that does not mean we can be complacent or assume that what program approaches which worked previously will continue to yield similar results. The residual effects of COVID on adolescents from missing two years of social…
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FamilyCook Productions, alongside a panel of leading experts in early education, invites educators, administrators, and nutrition advocates to a discussion on the powerful drivers of behavior change in young learners. This engaging webinar will provide insights from 20 years of research on culinary nutrition education, focusing on strategies that educators can employ today to nurture…
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By Anastasia Cabral, RD Periodically, our partners across the US share important participant and patient feedback. This is incredibly helpful to: Highlight the most impactful curriculum elements; Identify which evidence-based Experiential Drivers of Behavior Change are especially motivational for a particular population; Support curriculum improvements. Recently, new partners in Nevada completed the first cohort of…
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As schools across the country prepare their budgets for the upcoming academic year, a critical financial milestone looms on the horizon. The expiration date for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds are fast approaching. These funds, initially provided to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been crucial in maintaining…
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The award, valued at $1 Million, expands “Nibble with Willow™” Program in NYC [New York, NEW YORK, April 9, 2024] – FamilyCook Productions is thrilled to announce it is a grand prize winner in the Robin Hood FUEL for 50 challenge, a three-year, $10 million initiative to bolster learning and development opportunities for young children…
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The emerging field of Teaching Kitchens has been growing rapidly, especially among health professionals (nutritionists, health coaches, nurses, physicians etc.). As pioneers in the field, we know that developing the workforces for this new field is critical. FamilyCook foresees a range of roles, including peer educators and Teaching Kitchen Assistants, whose backgrounds mirror the diverse communities…
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Series is part of a play-based nutrition program for preschool and elementary students Oct. 10, 2023 In an era where children’s programming is in search of fresh innovation, a new animated series, Nibble with Willow, is set to captivate young audiences and inspire healthy eating habits nationwide. Created by FamilyCook Productions, a pioneer in culinary…
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