Little Chefs would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Halloween. To celebrate this fun filled day we have classes that are still open for registration at Alder St Recreation Centre this Saturday October 24th!
"Hooray for Halloween"
1pm. Ages 5 and up.
Wear your costume and get a special themed treat! Come for food, fun, crafts, prizes and more..........
You must register by Friday October 23rd at Alder St. guest services desk or call 519-940-1131 for more information on this Spooktakular event!
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519-940-1131
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Cooking Healthy Food Fast........
So-called fast food is a blessing for rushed parents. Not only is it what the name implies but kids can’t get enough of it.
The trouble is that fast food does not get very good press. And rightly so because fast food still tends to be high in fat, salt, sugar and other additives.
But what if you could make the same meal at home? If it didn’t take that much longer to prepare and was so much healthier because you’re controlling what goes into it?
Burger, Fries and Tomato Salsa?
Ingredients:
1 lb organic ground beef
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
½ teaspoon ready-made mustard
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion
Olive oil
For Serving:
4 whole grain buns
Iceberg lettuce
Tomato salsa (see below)
Sliced cucumber and tomato
What you do:
· Peel and crush the garlic cloves. Peel and finely dice the onion.
· Using your hands, mix everything, except the oil, together. Divide the mixture into 4 and shape into burgers. It’s a good idea to make the edge slightly thicker: that makes the burger less liable to break up.
· Put them on greaseproof paper and leave them in the fridge, covered with more greaseproof paper, for about 30 minutes before cooking.
· Using a little oil and a non-stick pan, if you have one, fry the burgers until cooked, remembering to turn them once. Alternatively you can brush them with oil and grill them.
· Serve in buns with salad and salsa, and with oven-baked wedges (see below).
· Chicken and turkey are much loved by dieticians for their low fat qualities, and lots of kids prefer white meat burgers
Spicy Turkey Burger
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
1 clove garlic, crushed
½” fresh ginger root, grated
1 small red onion, finely diced
Handful coriander
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoons paprika
½ tablespoon ground dry mustard
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chilli powder
Dash Worcestershire sauce
What you do:
Mix everything together and shape into 4 burgers. Brush lightly with oil and grill until cooked. Serve with tomato salsa and oven-baked wedges (see below).
Oven-baked wedges
Ingredients:
2 baking-sized potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chilli or curry powder
What you do:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Scrub the potatoes and cut each potato into 8-10 wedges. Pat them dry with kitchen towel.
Place the chilli/curry powder in a plastic food bag with the oil and shake it up a bit, then add the potato wedges and give them a good shake, rubbing if necessary to make sure they’re all coated.
Spread the wedges out onto a baking tray and cook for 25-30 minutes.
Tomato Salsa
Ingredients:
2 large ripe tomatoes
½ red onion
1 green chili (optional)
Coriander or basil
Salt & pepper
A pinch of sugar
What you do:
Halve the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds. Dice the flesh.
Peel and finely dice the onion. If you’re using a chilli, remove the stalk and seeds and chop very finely. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards and avoid touching your eyes.
Chop the coriander or basil. Mix everything together, seasoning and adding the sugar, which draws out the flavour of the tomatoes. Leave to stand for 30 minutes.
There are many variations on this recipe. Some include garlic and green peppers; others, especially in the winter, use canned tomatoes and simmer the sauce for a short or long time, depending on the desired consistency! See which is your favourite !
Yours in good health,
Lori Tinella
Little Chefs
Healthier Kids One Bite At A Time!
519-940-1131
The trouble is that fast food does not get very good press. And rightly so because fast food still tends to be high in fat, salt, sugar and other additives.
But what if you could make the same meal at home? If it didn’t take that much longer to prepare and was so much healthier because you’re controlling what goes into it?
Burger, Fries and Tomato Salsa?
Ingredients:
1 lb organic ground beef
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
½ teaspoon ready-made mustard
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion
Olive oil
For Serving:
4 whole grain buns
Iceberg lettuce
Tomato salsa (see below)
Sliced cucumber and tomato
What you do:
· Peel and crush the garlic cloves. Peel and finely dice the onion.
· Using your hands, mix everything, except the oil, together. Divide the mixture into 4 and shape into burgers. It’s a good idea to make the edge slightly thicker: that makes the burger less liable to break up.
· Put them on greaseproof paper and leave them in the fridge, covered with more greaseproof paper, for about 30 minutes before cooking.
· Using a little oil and a non-stick pan, if you have one, fry the burgers until cooked, remembering to turn them once. Alternatively you can brush them with oil and grill them.
· Serve in buns with salad and salsa, and with oven-baked wedges (see below).
· Chicken and turkey are much loved by dieticians for their low fat qualities, and lots of kids prefer white meat burgers
Spicy Turkey Burger
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
1 clove garlic, crushed
½” fresh ginger root, grated
1 small red onion, finely diced
Handful coriander
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoons paprika
½ tablespoon ground dry mustard
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chilli powder
Dash Worcestershire sauce
What you do:
Mix everything together and shape into 4 burgers. Brush lightly with oil and grill until cooked. Serve with tomato salsa and oven-baked wedges (see below).
Oven-baked wedges
Ingredients:
2 baking-sized potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chilli or curry powder
What you do:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Scrub the potatoes and cut each potato into 8-10 wedges. Pat them dry with kitchen towel.
Place the chilli/curry powder in a plastic food bag with the oil and shake it up a bit, then add the potato wedges and give them a good shake, rubbing if necessary to make sure they’re all coated.
Spread the wedges out onto a baking tray and cook for 25-30 minutes.
Tomato Salsa
Ingredients:
2 large ripe tomatoes
½ red onion
1 green chili (optional)
Coriander or basil
Salt & pepper
A pinch of sugar
What you do:
Halve the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds. Dice the flesh.
Peel and finely dice the onion. If you’re using a chilli, remove the stalk and seeds and chop very finely. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards and avoid touching your eyes.
Chop the coriander or basil. Mix everything together, seasoning and adding the sugar, which draws out the flavour of the tomatoes. Leave to stand for 30 minutes.
There are many variations on this recipe. Some include garlic and green peppers; others, especially in the winter, use canned tomatoes and simmer the sauce for a short or long time, depending on the desired consistency! See which is your favourite !
Yours in good health,
Lori Tinella
Little Chefs
Healthier Kids One Bite At A Time!
519-940-1131
Monday, October 5, 2009
Do You Eat Local??
I am wondering how many of us eat local? It can be hard at times , when you are shopping and you see some nice looking produce but chances are that fruit or vegetable travelled a long distance to get to your supermarket. Be aware when shopping for your fruits and vegetables next time.
Go to http://www.eatrealeatlocal.ca/ to learn more.....
Try to support local Farmer's markets, some are open all year round. Ask at your stores if not sure where the particular food is from.
Support our Ontario Farmers!!
Yours in good health,
Lori
Little Chefs
519-940-1131
Go to http://www.eatrealeatlocal.ca/ to learn more.....
Try to support local Farmer's markets, some are open all year round. Ask at your stores if not sure where the particular food is from.
Support our Ontario Farmers!!
Yours in good health,
Lori
Little Chefs
519-940-1131
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Mommy Chefs................
The leaves are changes and there is a chill in the air. What's for dinner?? Do you struddle with this most nights? Are you getting back into routines now that the kids are back in school?
Last night I(Little Chefs founder/owner) hosted the First Mommy Chef Supper night! It was fantastic........women were chatting,snacking, sipping a little bit of vino and preparing some meals together to put in their home freezer to cook at a later date. How great is that!
Contact me for more information...........seems that everyone who attended wants to book in for each month........I think I may have something!!
Call or e-mail me for more information
Happy Cooking!
Lori Tinella
lori@thelittlechefs.ca
519-940-1131
Last night I(Little Chefs founder/owner) hosted the First Mommy Chef Supper night! It was fantastic........women were chatting,snacking, sipping a little bit of vino and preparing some meals together to put in their home freezer to cook at a later date. How great is that!
Contact me for more information...........seems that everyone who attended wants to book in for each month........I think I may have something!!
Call or e-mail me for more information
Happy Cooking!
Lori Tinella
lori@thelittlechefs.ca
519-940-1131
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Get Your Kids Cooking This Fall!
Late Summer Newsletter
What a way to end our summer with all this beautiful weather! Fall is around the corner and we are all thinking of activities to keep the kids busy when there are not in school. Why not have them try a cooking class or two with Little Chefs!
Here at Little Chefs we are excited about all the upcoming Fall cookshops in Erin and Orangeville.
Fall Cookshops coming up in September *A few spots available so please call or stop by to register and your child's name will be entered in a draw for a prize!
Fall for Veggies! @ What's Cookin in Erin 519-833-0909
Come out and explore the bounty of veggies that are available now! Sunday Sept 20, 2009. 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Healthy Afterschool Snacking! @ Alder St. Recreation Centre in Orangeville
"I'm Hungry what can I make to eat?" Saturday September 26th, 2009. 1:00pm & 3:00pm
To find out more information or about other upcoming classes or events call or e-mail me anytime.
Lori Tinella, Founder Little Chefs
Happy Cooking!
Have a Party that COOKS!
519.940.1131
info@thelittlechefs.ca
What a way to end our summer with all this beautiful weather! Fall is around the corner and we are all thinking of activities to keep the kids busy when there are not in school. Why not have them try a cooking class or two with Little Chefs!
Here at Little Chefs we are excited about all the upcoming Fall cookshops in Erin and Orangeville.
Fall Cookshops coming up in September *A few spots available so please call or stop by to register and your child's name will be entered in a draw for a prize!
Fall for Veggies! @ What's Cookin in Erin 519-833-0909
Come out and explore the bounty of veggies that are available now! Sunday Sept 20, 2009. 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Healthy Afterschool Snacking! @ Alder St. Recreation Centre in Orangeville
"I'm Hungry what can I make to eat?" Saturday September 26th, 2009. 1:00pm & 3:00pm
To find out more information or about other upcoming classes or events call or e-mail me anytime.
Lori Tinella, Founder Little Chefs
Happy Cooking!
Have a Party that COOKS!
519.940.1131
info@thelittlechefs.ca
Friday, August 21, 2009
Little Chefs Fall Cooking Programs
NEW Fall Weekend Little Chefs Series at What's Cookin' in Erin & Alder Street Recreation Centre in Orangeville!!
Whats's Cookin'in Erin
Sunday September 20th- Fall for Veggies!
Sunday October 18th- Hooray for Halloween!
Sunday November15th - Delightful yet healthy baking class
Stay tuned for December Gingerbread Dreams classes! Register at What's Cookin' in Erin 519-833-0909
Alder Street Recreation Centre in Orangeville
Saturday September 26th - Fall for Veggies!
Saturday October 24th- Hooray for Halloween!
Saturday November 21st - Fun, Fabulous Fruit!
Saturday December 12th - Gingerbread Dreams! Register at Alder Recreation Centre guest services desk.
** $ 20.00 one-time registration fee for signature Little Chefs apron or t-shirt and recipe book with Fall series.
To schedule your own cooking class or party of 8 or more! Call Little Chefs @ 519-940-1131
Be sure to sign-up early for classes as class size is limited and books up fast.
Thank you again! Whether you've done an event with us in the past or this was the first time with us, Thank you! I look forward to seeing you again.
**Stay tuned for more fun in the kitchen !!
Happy Cooking,
Lori Tinella
Little Chefs
Cook Up Some Fun Today!
info@thelittlechefs.ca
519.940.1131
Whats's Cookin'in Erin
Sunday September 20th- Fall for Veggies!
Sunday October 18th- Hooray for Halloween!
Sunday November15th - Delightful yet healthy baking class
Stay tuned for December Gingerbread Dreams classes! Register at What's Cookin' in Erin 519-833-0909
Alder Street Recreation Centre in Orangeville
Saturday September 26th - Fall for Veggies!
Saturday October 24th- Hooray for Halloween!
Saturday November 21st - Fun, Fabulous Fruit!
Saturday December 12th - Gingerbread Dreams! Register at Alder Recreation Centre guest services desk.
** $ 20.00 one-time registration fee for signature Little Chefs apron or t-shirt and recipe book with Fall series.
To schedule your own cooking class or party of 8 or more! Call Little Chefs @ 519-940-1131
Be sure to sign-up early for classes as class size is limited and books up fast.
Thank you again! Whether you've done an event with us in the past or this was the first time with us, Thank you! I look forward to seeing you again.
**Stay tuned for more fun in the kitchen !!
Happy Cooking,
Lori Tinella
Little Chefs
Cook Up Some Fun Today!
info@thelittlechefs.ca
519.940.1131
Thursday, August 13, 2009
5-10 A Day!
Eat Berries Everyone!
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Cranberries
• Blackberries
• And other berries
Helps protect the body from chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. They block the inflammatory process that we are learning more and more about. Eating high fat foods can cause the body to have an inflammatory response.
Some components in berries fight off infections. Cranberries, for example, contain proanthocyanidins that help prevent urinary tract infections by keeping bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder.
Berries taste great and come in so many colors. The darker the better! (more health punch!)
Teach your kids at a young age about the fun of eating berries. A great family day could be going out to a local farm and letting the kids actually pick them!
Here are some Berry helpful tips (sorry, I couldn’t pass that one up)
• Look for colors. The darker the better! (more health punch!)
• Eat a variety
• Eat the whole fruit
• Eat them several times a week
Have a berryful day!!
Yours in good health,
Lori
Little Chefs
519.940.1131
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Cranberries
• Blackberries
• And other berries
Helps protect the body from chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. They block the inflammatory process that we are learning more and more about. Eating high fat foods can cause the body to have an inflammatory response.
Some components in berries fight off infections. Cranberries, for example, contain proanthocyanidins that help prevent urinary tract infections by keeping bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder.
Berries taste great and come in so many colors. The darker the better! (more health punch!)
Teach your kids at a young age about the fun of eating berries. A great family day could be going out to a local farm and letting the kids actually pick them!
Here are some Berry helpful tips (sorry, I couldn’t pass that one up)
• Look for colors. The darker the better! (more health punch!)
• Eat a variety
• Eat the whole fruit
• Eat them several times a week
Have a berryful day!!
Yours in good health,
Lori
Little Chefs
519.940.1131
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