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Hi, welcome to Cook, Learn, Grow! My name is Lori Hinze. As a teacher and a chef, I help kids understand food literacy through hands-on cooking classes. My mission is to lead people to positive and healthy relationships with food through education while creating wholesome, delicious experiences. As a graduate of The French Culinary Institute, New York City and recipient of WalMart Teacher of the Year, I feel it is my responsibility to use my gifts and talents and pay my knowledge forward to help the next generation live healthy lives through food literacy... read more
Summer Camp 2013
Summer Camp 2012

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Popsicle Time!
School’s out, Summer is in! Time for lazy days, swimming holes, camps and …
Tis the Season for Zucchini Boats
Usually around Christmas, we hear people say: “Tis the Season” which means it’s …
Purple Fish Tacos
Why are fish so smart? Because they swim in schools! Haha, I heard …
Pasta & Math = Baked Ziti
Did you know that pasta can be used in math and math can …
Mother’s Day Quiche
Who loves you more than your mom? No one! Well, maybe your dad. …
Strawberry Mint Water
The last post I wrote was about strawberries because they were in season. …
Berrilicious Galette
Hey Guys, It’s that time again. Strawberry season! Today is a good day …
Give Thanks For Food
Saying a blessing lets God know you are thankful for His kindness because He created the world with so many colors, textures, and tastes of food. He also gave us the ability to see, touch, smell, hear and taste food. God loves us in many ways, including giving us wonderful food to eat!
If you are eating bread or similar foods, you can say this blessing: "Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who brings us bread from the earth."
If you are eating vegetables, fruit or nuts, you can say this blessing:
"Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the trees."If you are eating meat, chicken, fish or eggs, you can say this blessing:
"Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who gives us food to eat."If you are drinking grape or other vine fruit juices, you can say this blessing:
"Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who gives us the fruit of the vine."Tweets @cooklearngrow
Come Teach With Us!
PT Kid's Cooking Teacher Needed! Please apply here.
Junior Chef-in-Training Opportunities
Junior Chef-in-Training Opportunities
For ages 13-17
Do you enjoy working with kids? Would you like to earn community service hours? How do you feel about helping kids learn to cook during summer camp? If you would like more information, please email us at cooklearngrow@gmail.com.-



Show & Tell
Edible Book Festival Parade
Howdy! April 1 is coming soon and in case you haven’t heard, a very special event happens on that day. The event is only for kids who like to read …»» Continue Reading
Sunny Citrus Salad
Last weekend I visited the nephew and nieces. My favorite thing to do! They’re my favorite recipe testers because they are super honest. And they’re the cutest. Forgive me if …»» Continue Reading
The Winners Are…
I am blown away! The Thanksgiving Dessert entries were incredible. From healthy cooked fruit snacks to cheesecake…these kids are cooking Rockstars! The whole reason I held this contest was to …»» Continue Reading
Sneak Peek
The Thanksgiving Dessert Contest is underway and I wanted to share a few of the entries that have recently come in. These are so much fun!! Olivia’s Pumpkin Pecan Sundae…Wow!, …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Davis’ Pumpkin Cake
Cooking makes people happy, especially kids. Look at this young chef and try to convince me he is not a happy kid! This is Davis, making his INCREDIBLE pumpkin cake. …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Isabella’s Bones
Sweet Isabella sent in this Show & Tell picture of her batch of bones. She made them by sticking a mini marsmallow on each end of a pretzel stick and …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Chef Gabriel
Look at this smile! Pure joy and delight. This is Chef Gabriel happy and hard at work prepping his veggies for his beautiful dish. I am told he was making …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Chef Rand
Move over Chef Guy Fieri. Here comes Chef Rand. This kid has super powers in the kitchen! Here he is with his rockstar dessert he has named: “Raspberry Whup Cream …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Chef Eddie’s Fish Dinner
Last week in Summer Cooking Camp, the kids learned about real vs fake food and how to plan a balanced healthy meal (among other fun cooking things like playing Hell’s …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Maya’s Berry Cobbler
This is Maya with her berry cobbler. Maya attended one of the summer cooking camps and I received this sweet note the week after camp: “Thank you Lori for the …»» Continue Reading











































