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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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Banana French Toast
The perfect breakfast treat is, of course, none other than French Toast and to make it even better, we can add bananas! With just a few ingredients, this easy breakfast …»» Continue Reading
Ratatouille
This week in cooking class, the chefs put their knife skills and vegetable-eating courage to the test. They chopped, chopped, chopped and chopped some more to create the vegetable dish, …»» 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
Purple Fish Tacos
Why are fish so smart? Because they swim in schools! Haha, I heard you laugh. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Two knee. Two knee who? Two-knee fish! Ok, one more because …»» Continue Reading
Pasta & Math = Baked Ziti
Did you know that pasta can be used in math and math can be used in pasta? True story. Here is a delish recipe you can make that will give …»» Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Quiche
Who loves you more than your mom? No one! Well, maybe your dad. Maybe not more, but just as much. Either way, you are loved! Love is a two way …»» Continue Reading
Berrilicious Galette
Hey Guys, It’s that time again. Strawberry season! Today is a good day to show you how to make a galette using fresh berries. Hailing from France, a galette is …»» Continue Reading
Superbowl Sliders
Do you like football? What about food? What about football food? I like to call it party food. I heard the Superbowl is coming up so what better time than …»» Continue Reading
Food for Presidential Debates
On October 16, millions of Americans will watch the Presidential debate on live television. This will be the second of 3 debates between the incumbent, Barrack Hussein Obama and Mitt …»» Continue Reading
Texas Rice Festival
This post was contributed by guest blogger, Samantha Sizemore. Think of it as a virtual Food Field Trip- Enjoy! “A single grain of rice tipped the scale” Rice is a …»» Continue Reading