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Lori Hinze, professional educator with over 15 years of classroom instructional experience, professional program and curriculum development and educational leadership, has earned recognition for her unique expertise and contribution to education. As a former elementary and middle school teacher, a 2007 recipient of Wal-Mart’s Teacher of the Year and graduate of The International Culinary Center, New York City, Lori brings a professional background of combined expertise and experience in education and the culinary arts. Lori uses cooking as a platform for teaching food literacy, academic reinforcement, boosting self-confidence, life skills and social skills in children to help the next generation live healthy lives through hands-on educational programming.
Currently, Lori works as an Educational Consultant, Instructional Coach, Public Speaker and Founder and Executive Director of CookLearnGrow based in Austin, TX. read more...
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Wednesday Word of the Day-le casse-croûte
What does le casse-croute mean? Hint: It usually exists during midmorning or late afternoon. Next time your wanting one, try this: Fruit Roll Up Short and sweet today; have a great …»» Continue Reading
Recipe of the Day-Mini Meatloaf Muffins (kid friendly)
Here’s one that’s quick, easy, kid and budget friendly. Add a side of homemade Mac n Cheese and you’re sure to get a few hugs. Email if you have any questions and let …»» Continue Reading
Recipe of the Day-Stratta Fritatta
Many have asked for quick, easy and healthy recipes so I’ll try to post a recipe a day. Feel free to use these recipes as a guide and make changes however you …»» Continue Reading
Congratulations!
Now, Lisa Ramirez can call herself a Coffee Press winner! Thanks for entering the drawing; your free French Press is on the way. The posts from everyone went a completely different direction …»» Continue Reading
1st day in NY; The Sunday Read…from the archives
from 6/27/2008: I’m in new york. I arrived yesterday after a tough good bye to my loved ones. The first thing I did was eat at Miriam’s, an israeli restaurant; have …»» Continue Reading
Just say, No.
About a year or so ago, I posted about HFCS, High Fructose Corn Syrup. I’ve driven my family and friends nuts with my preachin & a teachin about this work of the devil and …»» Continue Reading
and the winners are…
Dana Sawyer Morgan and Ashley Benoit! Yea, congratulations on your win of a six-pack of tickets to this weekend’s drag racing event at Houston Raceway Park. Have fun, eat all …»» Continue Reading
Drag Racing-A Drawing for free tickets
You never know what you’re gonna find on here; life’s too short to stick to one topic. If you’re in the Houston/Beaumont area and love drag racing or know someone …»» Continue Reading
What are friends for?
So the other night I was wanting to be bad, very bad. I was craving a banana cream pie and my “friends” were egging me on with-“be bad Lori, very …»» Continue Reading
The best coffee, ever!
Many moons ago, my friend Ann introduced me to real coffee. Coffee that was fresh, frothy and completely devoid of any bitterness or terrible aftertaste from sitting on a heating …»» Continue Reading