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:::PRESCHOOL COOKING LESSONS::: Preschool cooking lessons are designed to build confidence; to develop a love for cooking and eating healthy at an early age; and to give students a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life - and skills they can use for a lifetime.We develop and deliver a unique program rich with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and art; powered by music, movement and creativity:::Eat Your Art :::Wednesday - 10:00 am - 12:00 pmFriday - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm:::Cooks-n-Books:::Tuesday - 10:00 am - 12:00 pmThursday - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm:::THE COST:::$160Cost covers a 45 minute session for up to 10 preschool children. Fees includes the lesson: hands-on age-appropriate workshop, all food and material; a take home chef hat or cooing placemat; plus one coach.Please allocate an extra 15 minutes for setup and cleanup time.
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:::ELEMENTARY COOK'N LESSONS:::KIDS LOVE TO COOK! The kitchen can be a great place for creativity and learning. The more kids cook, the more they will be open to trying new foods. Kids feel a sense of accomplishment when they sit down and share a meal that they have made together !Workshops are held during school, after school and on Saturdays (_ Whole Foods Markets):::SCHEDULE:::Monday - Friday (call to schedule)Saturday (_Whole Foods stores):::STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO:::Kitchen safetyUsing kitchen tools:::THE COST:::$300 for up to 20 students for 1 hourCost covers all material\ supplies , chef hat and apron.
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:::PRETEEN COOKING LESSONS::::::COOK-N-JAMCook-n-Jam combines cooking lessons with a dance workout based on a song of the week.Preteen favorite songs include "Who Says" by Selana Gomez. After the cooking lesson, we examine a popular teen jam and how and why, then the students get down dancing until the food is ready.:::SCHEDULE:::Monday - 13:00-18:00Wednesday - 17:00-20:00:::THE COST:::$120 for 4 lessons:::BAKE-N-BREW:::Bake-n-brew features healthy oven favorites that works for dinner or a healthy snack. In this series, students will focus on- 30 minute meals- Vegan specialties- healthy dessertsIn addition to baking, students will make beverages from scratch including green shakes, teas, smoothies and fresh squeezed fruit & veggie brews.:::SCHEDULE:::Monday - 13:00-18:00Wednesday - 17:00-20:00:::THE COST:::$120 for 4 lessons
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:::TEEN COOKING LESSONS:::3 Spring Teen Classes now available::::So You Think You Can Bake! ::::::Pastabilities! - Italian Cooking for Boys::::::Viola! - French Cooking for Girls:::-------------------------------------------:::Viola! - French Cooking for Girls:::(4 sessions. $120 per series or $35 per class)Grils are escorted to Paris (not literally) and experience the the french culture thru food. Lessons include Breakfast in Bordeau, Lunch on the Sienne, Dinner for Two (students can invite a friend to join this lesson for free):::SCHEDULE:::Tue - 4pm to 5pm:::So You Think You Can Bake::: (4 sessions; $120 per series or $35 per class)The 411: Students will experience get hands on experience working with dough made from scratch to create healthy baked goods. Topics include breads, pastry, cupcakes and main dishes:::SCHEDULE:::Tues - 5pm to 6pm :::Pastabilities - Italian Cooking for Boys:::(4 sessions. $120 per series or $35 per class)The 411: This workshop provides a healthy and nutritious spin on some classic italian favorites. For boys only.Antipasti, Pizza Factory, Soups & Sauces, Lasagna, Desserts:::SCHEDULE:::Thur - 5pm to 6pm
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:::SUMMER|DAY COOK'N CAMP::::::SESSIONS:::Session 7 - 8/8-8/12: Celebrity Chefs & TV FaveSession 8 - 8/15-8/19: Celebrity Chefs & TV Fave:::SCHEDULE:::Mon-Frir - 9 am - 12:00 pm:::WE WILL LEARN HOW TO:::A summer of creative, healthy cooking, fun learing and sharing good food and good times with friends. Print Camp Brochure:::THE COST:::$250/ weekRegister >>> Click HERE
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:::CHEFS MOVE TO SCHOOLS:::We have adopted the following schools/districts to date:Hillcrest Elem - Drexel Hill, PALeedom Elem - Ridley Park, PAArise Charter Acad. - Phila,PAOverbrook Learning Center, Phila, PARidley School District - Ridley, PAMore info & signup here >>>:::LYFVE _ HOME:::Get your family and a few of your friends together for a home-based lesson..More info and signup here >>>:::LESSONS BY KIDS, BY KIDS:::Register your budding chef to participate in our Internet-based cooking show for kids by kids.Moe info & signup here >>>
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:::ABOUT US/MISSON:::Every child has the right to healthy food!The LYFVE Center for Food Education is a project of United Charitable Programs, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to develop the culinary skills of preschool and school-age children and awaken a lifelong love of eating healthily at an early age. Our services include hands-on cooking workshops, agriculture and culinary adventures and food education for children and the entire family. The Center also facilitates a Test/ Teaching Kitchen for the development of culinary skills in caregivers, parents and teachers. Our United Charitable Program Federal Tax ID Number is 20-4286082.Visit our Sponsors & Donors & Partners PageCorporate website
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DONATE NOW Click to VolunteerOperation !Fresh is a fresh foods delivery service & Farm Market operating in Lower Merion. Radnor & Haverford townships and along the mainline. Fresh fruits, vegetables, milk and eggs are delivered to your door every week on a Tuesday or you may pick up your order on Fridays at a location near your home.Every dollar you spend with Operation !Fresh is used to support the activities at The CenterFor more more information or to sign up contact Faith Beckford at 877.445 6051 x709 or just send us a note

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April's Love List: (what's in season)Fruit: PineapplesVeggie: Carrots(print our April newsletter for a full list of fruits and veggies in season)Events: (where we will be)Ambler YMCA Healthy Kids Day - April 12thElmwood Park Zoo - Earth Day Celebration - April 30thPineapples are ripe if top center leaves pull out easily, distinct crevices sorround each section, and fruit is pliable to touch.Quality fruit is heavy for size.Carrots, fresh, bright, somooth, firm clean crisp, straight. Long, tender roots are best. Avoid green at top or soft, flabby cracked carrotsIn the test kitchen: (We're making)Crunchy carrot pineapple moldCarrots au gratinFonduloha (chicken salad in pineapple boats)_Island Delight
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:::HEALTHY RECIPES FOR KIDS:::We hear you love to cook! So we figured you could use some good recipes... but as you well know..., nothing is free, so in exchange for the sumptious (u can thank us latr) we would like UR help with the following project!THE PROJECT: To test recipes that will be used to give Humpty Dumpty a makeover. The challenge is to do it in 21 days or less....Click the recipe links below to download recipes (used in our Whole Foods Camp) in the order shown and on the days shown and then create them with the help of a grown up...Day 1 - Lesson #1- Spunky Veggie Pizza & Humpty Dumpty SaladDay 2 - Lesson #2 - Mini Broccoli Quiche & Cucumber Orange SaladDay 3 - Lesson #3 - Spinach Nuggets w/Mango Salsa & Tropical SmoothieDay 4 - Lesson #4 - Heavenly Hummus with Pita & Veggie ChipsDay 5 - Lesson #5 - Soft Cinnamon Pretzels w/Carrot Apple Juice dAY 6 - Lesson #6 - Raspberry Bran Muffins & HD Veggie BotThen send us your feedback and videos to let us know how you did. We may feature your video on our BLOG! and we may even get HD to try them too.
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:::COOK'N CLUBS :::Cook'n Clubs are hot! Clubs meet once per week or every other week in during the school day or for after school enrichment. Workshops are 1 hour long. Kids learn kitchen safety, and learn fun cooking techniques and how to select and prepare healthy foods. Check below for one near you or start one for your school or community group...Leedom Elementary School - Ridley Park,PAHillcrest Elementary School - Drexel Hill, PAWhitemarsh Elem. School - Lafayette Hill, PAColonial Elem. School - Plymouth Mtg, PAPlymouth Elem. School - Plymouth Mtg, PAConshohocken Elem. School - Conshock, PAStart a Cook'n Club
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:::LOCAL DIRT CLUBS:::Gardening is in, from backyard gardens to rooftop gardens - there are more than a hundred ways to enjoy the fruits of your local dirt, especially when shared with friends...Bala Cynwyd Dirt ClubWest Philly Dirt ClubSchool Dirt ClubsCommunity Dirt ClubsStart a Dirt Club
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