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Re: Ministry of food
« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2011, 06:10:05 am »
It sounds really exciting. I'll look for you when it is televised. ;)
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« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2011, 11:06:32 am »
Hey all, thought I would update you.  The course started last week but i got called into work but my daughter went with DH, she learnt to make a really good omelete and poached eggs,  this week I was able to go and we made an amazing pumpkin soup with Parmesan croutons and a cucumber mint type of salad. 
The instructors and centre are really passionate and enthusiastic and it shows in their teaching.  Each particpant is given a station with ingredients and basic equipment but the kitchen is "open" and participants and encouraged to grab what they need and clean up at the endl

The kitchen is in the centre of town and is open to public viewing without being uncomfortable for the participantsl. Lots of people passing stop and are welcomed and told about the program and how to enroll. I was so impressed with their inclusive and inviting culture. 

For "goodies" there is probably not a lot to learn in terms of basic cooking skills but I learnt a new way to chop onions and sautee sage as a garnish so i am happy!

Hopefully at the end of the ten week course I will be able to volunteer and contribute.  This is truly an amazing project in terms of getting people back in the kitchen and a tad more accessible and realistic for most than Masterchef! 

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« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2011, 01:34:48 pm »
Thanks for the update joynatalie.  How did your DD like the experience - do you think she will continue cooking at home now that she has had a taste of it?
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« Reply #18 on: May 15, 2011, 02:46:31 am »
How fantastic and what an opportunity for you and your whole community. How luck youare - I am very jealouse, I am a huge Jamie fan and have mos tof his cookbooks.

Please, please keep us informed.

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Re: Ministry of food
« Reply #19 on: May 15, 2011, 07:36:18 am »
It sounds very user friendly joynatalie. Thanks for the update. Like Hally I look forward to reading more.
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« Reply #20 on: May 15, 2011, 08:09:21 am »
Thanks for the update...glad to hear its going well  :)
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« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2011, 09:22:51 am »
Sounds great Joynatalie.  I too admire Jamie and what he has done getting the word out about healthy eating.  Interestingly, our canteen in our little school is only open on Friday and we also have sushi from a local Japanese shop delivered once a week.  Being in Australia, our canteen recieves no subsidy from the government unlike in Britain and the US and there are healthier food options on it.  The fact is most of the food is wayyyyy healthier than most children have in their lunch boxes!!  I am constantly amazed at the array of packets and packages--I'm not claiming to be a saint in the lunchtime nutrition stakes, but my own children always had a sandwich, a piece of fruit and a museli bar or cake (sometimes homemade).  Most of the children in my class have at least 3 or 4 packets of something, ie chips,muesli bar, biscuits, so-called fruit items such as roll-ups, etc.  I find it amazing!
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