Mouthwatering Munchies for Teens at Camas Public Library

I had a blast today at the Camas Public Library hosting Mouthwatering Munchies for teens. It's always a good time showing them how simple and fun cooking can be. I have the coolest "job" ever!

We whipped up delicious snacks using whole foods:

- Blueberry Kale Banana Smoothies
- Oat Energy Bars
- Brown Bag Popcorn

This event was part of the 2014 Summer Reading Program at the Camas Public Library. Now, that's super duper cool!

Health 100: Food and Your Health -- Fall 2013

Two days, three classes, and 100 Clark College students are OFFICIALLY Outside of the Box! On Monday, I had the pleasure of having back-to-back lectures. I absolutely love talking to and with the students and showing them how simple it is to make food OUTSIDE of the Box!
So much fun, delicious fun! 

On the menu: Blueberry Banana Kale Smoothies, Cashew Energy Bars, and Quinoa Spinach Salad

Outside of the Box: Cookin' with teens

Wow. Just when I think it can't get any better it does. Last night, I hosted a cooking demo for teens at the Cascade Park Community Library.

The youth and teens are our future. And, I'm proud and honored to help them make better, informed food decisions. I tell you -- it's the most AWESOME feeling, to look around the room at young enthusiastic faces and see their bulbs shining brighter and brighter as I introduce ingredients and talk techniques. My message is simple: Any and everything that is in a box or package can be made at home using fresh, whole ingredients.

To drive home the point, I whipped up a few healthy favorites -- Blueberry Banana Kale Smoothies, Cashew Whole Food Energy Bars, and two types of Brown Bag Popcorn (Parmesan and Honey Butter).

They were amazed at how easy these goods were to make.  When I asked them the burning question at the end of our time together..."Can you do this?" They all eagerly answered "Yes." Will you do this? Again they answered "Yes." Music to my ears.

Thanks again for having me, Linda Landi,Teen Librarian and Teresa Torres, Branch Librarian. And to the teens that came out thanks for a delicious fun time! Happy Shopping, Cooking, and Eating!