3 Foods To Make With Kids When It’s HOT Outside

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

When it’s hot outside, kids crave something cold and refreshing. With temperature in LA going above 100+ degrees here are three easy recipes to make at home to beat the heat, snack on some sweet and sneak in some veggies. 1)  Make some homemade gelato ice cream...

Weekend Recipe: Healthier Orange Chicken & Tofu

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

On Monday I visited our summer camp in Ventura, CA (my hometown!) to see this recipe in action. I’ve been tinkering it for years and finally have the perfect version.  Plus in our class we have all of the kids make the classic and vegetarian (with tofu) version....

The Greek Sauce Way Healthier Than Ketchup or Ranch

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Jun 1, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

I think most healthy food suffers from lack of flavor. Yes, you can roast your potato wedges to simulate fries, but you’ll probably still reach for some ketchup to have something to dunk it in. What if your kids could make their own sauce that has the creaminess...

3 Keys To Cleanliness In The Kitchen (and a savory Miso Eggplant recipe)

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Mar 13, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

I am tired, but happy as I just finished hosting a dinner party for 20 friends last Saturday night.   As I was doing my prep for the party, a simple and important idea hit me that could help chef teachers, parents and kids in the kitchen It’s an often overlooked...

The Joy of Simplicity (and a tasty Crab Salad)

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

Last week I had a small, but important, epiphany about business, cooking and life in general.   I was on the phone with our Program Manager Lisa trying to figure out how to better setup our newest service for clients, the Birthday Pizza Party.  It’s a great...

Inside A Cooking Class: Veggie Quesadilla with Mango Salsa

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

If you haven’t tried this salsa, you’re missing out. Mango salsa has a zesty, fresh and citrus flavor combination that is absolutely delicious. We made this in class recently, and it was a fantastic experience for all. I personally love Veggie Quesadillas...