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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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Kid’s Cook A Rainbow
What does ROYGBP stand for? Here’s a clue: It lives in the sky, has an arch shape, is very colorful and is a sign of a promise from God to …»» Continue Reading
We made it into the finals!
We made it!! Thanks and Big Hugs to everyone, with a special shout out to my little sister, Jill, who drove from Houston to Beaumont campaigning on my behalf! I …»» Continue Reading
Dad’s Banana Pudding
Here is a super easy classic dessert you can make for your dad for Father’s Day. Dad’s are always hungry and this will be one of the best gifts ever…made …»» Continue Reading
Lime-Mint Watermelon
Are you up to the challenge of trying something new? How do you know you won’t like it before you try it? Please try this ~ you just might like …»» Continue Reading
Memorial Day BBQ Ribs
This coming Monday, our country will celebrate Memorial Day. Hopefully you fully understand what that means. But just in case you’re a little fuzzy about the true meaning, it is …»» Continue Reading
Crunchy Chipper Chicken Nuggets
Have you ever wondered what good are the last few crumbs at the bottom of the tortilla chip bag? Me too! Last week, while I was making chicken nuggets with …»» Continue Reading
Congratulations Kendra Ivey O’Dowd!
The winner of the adorable monogrammed kid’s apron from Bundle of Stitches is Kendra Ivey O’Dowd! Thank you to all who played! Stay tuned for more giveaways. Kendra, please contact …»» Continue Reading
Kid’s Summer Cooking Camp
Last Summer, we went “Around the World” at Summer Cooking Camp, we practiced our knife skills, we made pizza, even with a booboo… we cracked eggs, we measured, we played …»» Continue Reading
Let’s Get Crackin’
Go figure. A drop in the bucket. Dog days of summer. Ever heard any of these expressions? They’re called idioms and people use them in everyday conversations. My favorite idioms …»» Continue Reading
Make these for Teacher Appreciation Week
Last Fall we made these scrumptious truffles in class. This Spring, make them as a really nice gift for Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a hands-on, chocolatey fun project the kids …»» Continue Reading