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    What is a Food Desert?

    Gain insight into food deserts, the communities they impact, and how edible education may offer a solution.

    The Difference Between Rainwater and Tap Water

    Not all water is created equal especially when we're talking about the health and development of plants and people.

    Why Rain is Important

    Rain or the lack of an adequate supply can have profound effects on farming and the communities that rely on the harvest.

    Anatomy of a Seed

    It all begins with a seed and this article dives deep into the 5 primary parts of the seed that make it all possible.

From our kitchen to yours

These delicious recipes are best prepared with garden grown organic ingredients. We share what we love to eat with a twist on the key ingredients. Everything is prepared from scratch in these classic recipes you know and love.

If you are looking for the recipes for the Teaching Kitchen, please click here.

Spice it Up! Whipped Cream

Apr 19 by Dave Creech Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Microplane It. One of the quickest and easiest ways to bring a dish to the next level is by adding a little …Read More about Spice it Up! Whipped Cream

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: honey, microplane, whipped cream

sweet pepper cheese dip

Sweet Pepper Five-Cheese Dip

Apr 11 by Dave Creech Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Grate It. Looking for that quick and easy snack for game day, after school or as a side? This is it! Using …Read More about Sweet Pepper Five-Cheese Dip

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes

various greens for salad

Mixed Spring Greens

Apr 11 by Dave Creech Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Rip It. I’m pretty lucky here in the southwest because my growing season for fresh, tasty greens is year-round. For many, though, …Read More about Mixed Spring Greens

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: mixed greens, rip it, salad, Teaching Kitchen

peel ribbons using julienne peeler

Rainbow Ribbon Salad

Apr 11 by Dave Creech Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Peel It. I remember as a young kid learning how to use the vegetable peeler. It was one of those tasks easily …Read More about Rainbow Ribbon Salad

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: peeling veggies, salad, Teaching Kitchen

Veggie and fruit green juice

Hulk Juice

Apr 11 by Tim Miner Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Juice It. In a moment of desperation I replied “Of course this green juice is what makes the Incredible Hulk so strong. …Read More about Hulk Juice

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: centrifugal juicer, juice recipes

Lime Basil Pesto

Lime Basil Pesto

Apr 11 by Tim Miner Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Grate It. Lime basil pesto is much more of a dinner theme than a recipe in our home.  It’s an easy …Read More about Lime Basil Pesto

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: grater, grating, lime basil, paninis, pasta, pesto, pizza, Teaching Kitchen

lemon vinaigrette salad

Lemon Vinaigrette

Apr 11 by Tim Miner Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Whisk It. I’m the type of eater that really appreciates the flavors of freshly harvested greens.  The nuttiness of mache, or the …Read More about Lemon Vinaigrette

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: dressing, emulsification, Teaching Kitchen, vinaigrette, whisking

kid with whipped cream

TY Ranch Honey Whipped Cream

Apr 11 by Tim Miner Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Whisk It. In the summer of 2014, we moved to Buffalo, WY with our boys.  This town of just under 5000 people …Read More about TY Ranch Honey Whipped Cream

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: heavy cream, honey, Teaching Kitchen, whipping

homemade nut butter

Ground and Pound Nut Butter

Apr 10 by Dave Creech Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Grind It. Goober Pea, Ground Nut or Monkey Nut…we all grew up on ’em. Peanut Butter was a staple in our family …Read More about Ground and Pound Nut Butter

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: But Butter, mortar and pestle, Peanut Butter, Teaching Kitchen

finished Caesar Salad

Simple Caesar Salad Dressing

Apr 10 by Dave Creech Leave a Comment

This recipe has been tailored to accompany the Edible Learning Lab Teaching Kitchen collection of lessons. The simplified instructions make it an ideal recipe for young students. It is intended to accompany the lesson, Microplane It. How much do you know about the history of the Caesar Salad? Would you have guessed it originated in Tijuana? …Read More about Simple Caesar Salad Dressing

Filed Under: Recipes, Teaching Kitchen Recipes Tagged With: Caesar Salad Dressing, dressing, emulsification, microplane, salad, Teaching Kitchen, whisk

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