Posts in “culinary-literacy” (200)
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You don’t understand how much I love burgers. I love them. Give me a big fat burger on a bun with a couple slices of tomato, pickles, and cheese, and you’ll see the… continue reading #OneBookWednesday: One Book…Wow, Burger
By written by Kalela W. February 22, 2017
Do you love food and want to engage in participatory learning through cooking? Do you wish your community had more opportunities to share knowledge of food and cooking? Do you want your… continue reading Just Food Training with the Culinary Literacy Center
By written by Liz A. February 16, 2017 3
Get HYPE Philly is a city-wide initiative for youth development, funded by GSK and brought to youth by several organizations including The Food Trust and the Free Library of Philadelphia. At… continue reading What's the HYPE?
By written by Khyra L. February 8, 2017 2
'Tis the season for goal-setting! You might be feeling merry and motivated right now, but as the year gallops along, don't let your resolve wane. Lean on the Free Library to keep your… continue reading 10 New Year's Resolutions the Free Library Can Help You Keep!
By written by Samantha M. December 29, 2016 2
Genevieve Tierney, pastry cook at Osteria , shares some of her favorite holiday cookie recipes from around the world. Genevieve is a graduate of The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College.… continue reading Holiday Cookies
By written by Liz A. December 23, 2016 1
Get HYPE Philly! team and teen participants alike learn new things all the time about the benefits of different foods and how to prepare them. At a recent HYPE program with culinary educator… continue reading For the Love of Avocado!
By written by Khyra L. October 13, 2016 17
Happy International Literacy Day ! While everyone knows libraries are literacy hubs, many might not know the different types of literacy the Free Library of Philadelphia helps to promote! Not… continue reading Celebrate International Literacy Day with the Free Library
By written by Kate C. September 8, 2016 2
Cooking with Confidence is a beginner cooking class for adults with developmental disabilities offered by the Free Library’s Culinary Literacy Center . The class is designed with two goals… continue reading Learning to Cook with Confidence
By written by Jamie B. August 31, 2016 11
by Peggy Paul Casella of Fair Food Garlic: The Plant That Keeps on Giving When you think of garlic, you probably imagine compact bulbs wrapped in papery white husks. These are the fully… continue reading Cook This Now: Garlic—The Plant That Keeps On Giving
By written by Michele T. July 18, 2016
Does your child love food and want to learn more about how to cook? Do you ever wish you had a helping hand in the kitchen? Ever wonder how to turn your child on to healthy eating habits? The… continue reading What Will Your Child Cook This Summer?
By written by Jamie B. June 17, 2016 2
By Peggy Paul Casella for Fair Food 10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Strawberries Fraga , the Latin word for strawberry, was derived from the word fragrans ,… continue reading Cook This Now: Sidewalk Sundae Strawberry Surprise
By written by Michele T. June 15, 2016
By Alex Jones, Fair Food’s Value Chain Coordinator Fair Food is based in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, but we work to build markets for food producers all over central and eastern… continue reading Cook This Now: A Day of Cheesemaking with Valley Milkhouse
By written by Michele T. May 13, 2016
Here's another seasonal treat from the blog of Leanne Brown , author of Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day . Wild ramps appear very briefly in early spring, making their way out of winter… continue reading Recipe: Ramp Pesto
By written by Michele T. May 5, 2016
The weather is truly taking a turn for warmer, sunnier days, making it the perfect time to enjoy a big juicy burger outside with friends. Veggie burgers come in all shapes and sizes and… continue reading Recipe: DIY Veggie Burgers
By written by Michele T. April 29, 2016
The Free Library is excited to host several science-based children’s programs in 16 of its neighborhood libraries—as well as a number of kitchen-science programs at the Culinary… continue reading #GetNerdyPHL with the Philadelphia Science Festival This April!
By written by Julie B. April 11, 2016
The following recipe is from Leanne Brown’s book Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day (also available as a free downloadable PDF from her website). The book began as a project for her… continue reading Recipe: Korean-Style Spinach on Toast
By written by Michele T. April 5, 2016
By Lisa Kelly of The Food Trust Over the next several weeks, asparagus will be one of the main attractions at Philadelphia markets! The supermodel of early springtime produce, long and lanky… continue reading Cook This Now: Oh, Hello Asparagus!
By written by Michele T. April 5, 2016
By Lisa Kelly of The Food Trust After a long winter, we all look forward to the first signs of spring at local markets. Here in Philadelphia, this is the time of year when spring favorites begin… continue reading Cook This Now: All in with Alliums
By written by Michele T. March 30, 2016 1
By Peggy Paul Casella for Fair Food Spring is here, and it’s time to get your hands in the soil! Here’s a round-up of links and resources to help you plan for the spring/summer growing… continue reading Planning Your Spring and Summer Garden
By written by Michele T. March 29, 2016
As we emerge into the longer days of early spring, we’re all about spending time outdoors, getting fresh air, and hitting up farmers’ markets for delicious, local produce! Grab… continue reading Cook This Now: Early Spring Greens
By written by Michele T. March 18, 2016