Ever wish you could whip up tasty and healthy meals without breaking the bank? Join Grow Cook Learn for our engaging and hands-on workshop! Perfect for everyone – from busy families and savvy retirees to young adults looking to save – this session will equip you with practical skills to plan and prepare delicious meals using affordable ingredients.
What You'll Experience:
- Connect & Share: We'll kick things off with a fun "Food Bingo" icebreaker, connecting with fellow food enthusiasts and sharing simple meal ideas.
- Master Budget Meal Planning: Learn effective strategies for deciding what to cook, taking into account pantry staples, fridge finds, grocery flyers, and your own nutritional needs.
- Collaborative Meal Brainstorming: In small groups, you'll get creative using a selection of budget-friendly ingredients to brainstorm three easy and delicious dinner ideas.
- Get Hands-On with THREE Meal Bags: Discover the magic of meal prepping as you and your group assemble Hearty Lentil & Rice Soup, Black Bean Chili, and Spiced Tomato & Lentil "Sloppy Joes"meal bags to take home and easily cook, using a variety of provided ingredients!
- Essential Tips & Tricks: We'll share valuable insights on ingredient storage, recipe customization, and making the most of your time in the kitchen.
What to Bring:
- Your enthusiasm for learning new cooking skills!
What We Provide:
- All the necessary ingredients and recipe cards for your Hearty Lentil & Rice Soup, Black Bean Chili, and Spiced Tomato & Lentil "Sloppy Joes" meal bags.
- All necessary tools and materials for the workshop activities.
Grocery flyers and visual aids to inspire your budget-friendly meal planning.
Accessibility & Location:
Covent Garden Market is a fully accessible venue, offering:
- Accessible entrances and elevators.
- Accessible washrooms.
- Wide aisles and pathways.
- More information can be found here:
https://coventmarket.com
Free parking may be available in the surrounding area; please check local signage for details.
About Grow Cook Learn:
Grow Cook Learn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through food security and education. We empower individuals with the skills and knowledge to grow, cook, and access healthy and affordable food. Learn more at:
http://lcrc.on.ca/
Join us and discover how easy and affordable it can be to create delicious meals at home – and leave with three ready-to-cook options you helped assemble!
Disclaimer: Ingredient availability may vary.
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