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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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Show & Tell
The Next Master Chef Junior?
Introducing the next possible Master Chef Junior: Chef Alden! Watching her slice a banana during the first day of cooking class, we instantly knew this kid has spent some …»» Continue Reading
Chef Anissa’s Chocolate Truffle Pie
Look at this! THIS is a chocolate truffle pie made from scratch by Chef Anissa. I think she should consider auditioning for Rachel Ray’s Kid’s Cookoff, don’t you? Way to …»» Continue Reading
Chef Autumn’s Homemade Biscuits
Who doesn’t love homemade biscuits? They are even better when made by a child who loves to cook. This sweet little chef is Autumn who helped make a batch of …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Selma’s Thanksgiving Dish
We are delighted to share this picture with you. This is Selma, a young cook who used her knife skills to slice fresh green beans for a Green Bean Casserole for Thanksgiving. …»» Continue Reading
Olivia cooks for family and friends…she is awesome!
This is 11 year old Olivia who recently made our Lasagna Rolls recipe. She also made a salad to go with it for dinner. Her mom said, “It was fabulous! …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Peyton’s Butterfly Cake
Look at this cuteness! This is Chef Peyton who is one of our students this semester and is a joy to teach! Here she is at home, getting ready to bake. …»» Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Chef Emiliana’s Fall Salad
In our afterschool classes this Fall, the student chefs are learning about farm to table and seasonal eating with pomegranates and pears. One particular chef went home and practiced the …»» Continue Reading
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Hi friends! You may or may not know that running a cooking blog takes alot of time and work. Good work, yes…but it is still work. And, I love, love, …»» Continue Reading
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
