Cooking Classes in District 1

The older girls operate the mixer.

In partnership with the Minnesota Project and the Minnesota Extension Service, we have been sponsoring free cooking classes for kids ages 7 - 15 years old in Highwood Hills. These classes teach kids how to cook from scratch, read a recipe, try things out, and clean up afterwards. There are lessons about nutrition and the importance of getting exercise as well as cooking right to stay healthy.

The younger girls try the smoothies!

These after school classes have been available free to the kids from Shamrock Courts and Afton View apartments. Joyce McGee-Brown, Extension Educator, has kept the kids entertained and engaged. They have cooked black bean soup, smoothies, chicken salad wraps and other delicious fare.

We are hoping to be able to continue these classes at other locations throughout the district.

Thanks to the Minnesota Project and especially to the Minnesota Extension Service!