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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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Chocolate Molten Cakes
How about an amazing chocolate treat for this very special week? I have the perfect recipe for you! This recipe will give you four amazing Chocolate Molten Cakes that are …»» Continue Reading
Lemon Drop Cookies
Our Winter Cookery session started this week and we are sharing the recipe right here on the handy-dandy kids cooking blog. Enjoy these while lemons are at their peak! First …»» Continue Reading
Fun Buttermilk Pancakes
Do you ever want to make the perfect breakfast on the weekend or a special birthday? The perfect breakfast is, of course, a stack of warm, yummy pancakes! Today, we …»» Continue Reading
Yummus Hummus
Hi, my name is Annie McLaughlin and I am an intern working with Cook, Learn, Grow helping kids out in the kitchen to works towards food literacy. Nutrition and health …»» Continue Reading
Polka Dot Salad
Do you ever want to make something that taste great AND is fun? Well, this is the answer! A delicious salad covered in polka dots and drizzled with dressing made …»» Continue Reading
Apple Dumplings
Happy New Year! We are excited about 2014 and all of the yumminess coming your way. While we are busy finishing up plans and recipes, I wanted to share a …»» Continue Reading
A True Candyland
It’s that time of year again…candy time! Here’s a peek of some fun treats and a chance to win a prize. Keep reading…:) I like candy, what about you? Sour, …»» Continue Reading
Pesto Tuna Casserole
Now that school is back in full swing, easy and comforting dishes are super cool for hungry and busy people. Right? Here’s a good one: “Back 2 School Pesto Tuna …»» Continue Reading
Nochyo Nachos
Hey guys, Do you ever wish you could just have a quick and easy afterschool snack that doesn’t take forrrrrevvvvvverrrrr to cook! Me too! Sometimes, I just need to get …»» Continue Reading
Picnic Time
Some friends and I like to go picnicing at Symphony in the Park on Sundays. Lot’s of yummy food, fun music, fun people, kids dancing all around, and beautiful sunsets. …»» Continue Reading