Chef Lee Burton loves to lead food preparation activities with school students using 'real food'. Fruits, vegetables, and herbs that can all be purchased at your local farmer's market or farm.
“When teaching I don’t use the word ‘healthy’ with children, I use ‘real food’ instead,” added Lee. The word healthy doesn't always go over well with kids. Chef Lee expresses that it’s our job to help kids view what adults call “healthy food” simply as food. |
If children are involved in the preparation process they are more likely to try new foods and flavors. “Giving back in this capacity leaves me feeling very enriched every time I leave an education program for the day,” says Lee.
“Kids are the easiest to teach cooking to, they love it.” Everyone has their own skill set and Chef Lee uses his to give back in a way that also enriches his own life, and he encourages others in his community to do the same. |