So what have people been saying about A Pinch of Salt's at-home hands-on cooking classes? Well pretty cool stuff, feel free to click here and read their reviews on Yelp. Better yet, book a class or party and see for yourself!
Look forward to cooking with you!
Cheers,
Raquel
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Fuji TV Visits PS 53
Fuji TV requested an interview as they wanted to see what roles I am doing to work towards Mrs. Obama's Let's Move! initiative. This inquiry took place after they learned I attended the White House South Lawn Let's Move! launch last year and that ever since I have been working on projects geared to ending childhood obesity by 2015.
As you know, since October I have been working as a Wellness in the Schools Resident Cook helping prepare real, healthy food to children on a daily basis. It was strange that this particular morning meant being miked and filmed for the entire day, especially while trying to prepare wraps for 800 children at PS 53, but things went exceptionally well. It was an action packed day for sure, but with all the help of all the staff of PS 53 it proved successful! Check out the link that aired in Japan, no need to brush up on your Japanese, all interviews are in English.
As you know, since October I have been working as a Wellness in the Schools Resident Cook helping prepare real, healthy food to children on a daily basis. It was strange that this particular morning meant being miked and filmed for the entire day, especially while trying to prepare wraps for 800 children at PS 53, but things went exceptionally well. It was an action packed day for sure, but with all the help of all the staff of PS 53 it proved successful! Check out the link that aired in Japan, no need to brush up on your Japanese, all interviews are in English.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
For Every Step Forward
Been a while since I wrote about my work at Wellness in the Schools and the adventures of the lunch room cafeteria. While I have posted photos on Facebook, I have avoided writing. Mostly because the days have been the same, with ups and downs. At the end of a day I just remind myself of all the children I just helped feed real food and its makes the toughest day worthwhile.
So what are some days like you make ask? Some days I walk into the kitchen and the whole menu is already underway, leaving me with preparing salads and plan or work on the next day's menu. Other days--usually days with the heaviest workload--I am prepping SOLO! That's okay for the little things, but when that means opening boxes, preparing a marinade, marinating chicken, finding & making room in the fridge to place the chicken in, keeping track of any ingredients I newly opened for inventory and still doing it all with love so the food taste good, it becomes overwhelming. Needless to say our school feeds about 800 children per day so saying it's a "tough day" is an understatement.
Today I did all the above for tomorrow's Sabroso Chicken. I also (solo) roasted corn and prepared the Black Bean Corn salad. The only thing I hadn't prepared was the rice, but not to worry the Cook made it a point to show me how to "work the steamer"so I can now be capable of doing that too--how sweet! Well, I decided to leave her that remaining task for tomorrow. Did I mention the point of me is to assist the staff, specifically the Cook, to show it's possible to cook from scratch by prepping ahead, reading your recipes and being efficient.
So where does this leave me? At times frustrated, alone, tired physically and mentally. And at the same exact time, strangely enough, ready to face it all tomorrow. I remind myself that change isn't easy and for every step forward I just have to prepare myself to take the next.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Interview
Dear Readers,
You may not know, but in addition to purchasing my gift certificates via my own site A Pinch of Salt, they are now being sold at Xperience Gifts. Recently they interviewed me. Check it out here!
You may not know, but in addition to purchasing my gift certificates via my own site A Pinch of Salt, they are now being sold at Xperience Gifts. Recently they interviewed me. Check it out here!
Happy Reading and Eating!
Raquel
Friday, December 10, 2010
Me featured in the USDA blog, Go figure!!!!
Dear Readers,
I am happy to say I was highlighted in the USDA Blog! Way cool....
Feel free to read it here!
Have to run, kitchen calls!
Raquel
Monday, December 6, 2010
A lovely letter from a parent/client....
Dear Raquel,
I just wanted to drop a quick note and thank you for a brilliant birthday party. You were absolutely fabulous and I couldn't believe your calm and composure throughout each minute of the whole thing.
Please know how grateful we are to you for all of your hard work and how much we appreciated your time and effort.
I really would love to have my own cooking lesson with you in the future...maybe one day.
Until then I wish you all the very best for the holiday season. And please do not hesitate to send someone to me if you need a personal reference. What a truly lovely product / business you have put together.
All the very best,
Kresta
I just wanted to drop a quick note and thank you for a brilliant birthday party. You were absolutely fabulous and I couldn't believe your calm and composure throughout each minute of the whole thing.
Please know how grateful we are to you for all of your hard work and how much we appreciated your time and effort.
I really would love to have my own cooking lesson with you in the future...maybe one day.
Until then I wish you all the very best for the holiday season. And please do not hesitate to send someone to me if you need a personal reference. What a truly lovely product / business you have put together.
All the very best,
Kresta
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