August 2026- Chef Rose was invited back for another visit with the Robbinsville MOMS Club where she read "Mouse Paint" by Ellen Stoll Walsh.
Inspired by the story, our little chefs painted bread with natural food coloring before making delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. While the griddles were too hot for little hands, everyone practiced their flipping skills using bean bags, spatulas, and tongs to strengthen coordination and fine motor skills. We also made a magical butterfly pea flower lemonade and watched it turn from deep blue to bright purple as we mixed in the lemonade—a perfect hands-on lesson in color mixing! A special thank you to the Robbinsville Fire Department for providing a wonderful space for the event. We loved cooking, learning, and making colorful memories together.
August 2025- Chef Rose visited the Robbinsville MOMS Club where she read "Callie the Cat and Her Rainbow Lunch." The children tasted all the foods from the story and then made their own rainbow parfait! Chef Rose drew on her expertise as a speech-language pathologist to help parents and children discover fun ways to support language development while preparing a snack together.
August 2024- Chef Rose visited Princeton YWCA's preschool summer camp. She shared the story "The Emperor of Chefs" and taught the campers how to make the sweet and simple dessert, Peach Melba, inspired by the famous French chef Auguste Escoffier.
A "Page to Plate" presentation (recommended for ages 2-7 years) is an engaging and interactive experience designed to combine literacy, language concepts, and culinary creativity for children. The presentation begins with the reading of a story. Children are encouraged to explore vocabulary, ask questions, sequence events, identify descriptive words, and making predictions.
After the story, the presentation transitions to the "plate" portion, where children create a recipe inspired by the book. This hands-on cooking activity not only reinforces the language concepts discussed but also allows children to apply their learning in a practical, enjoyable way. They follow step-by-step instructions, measure ingredients, and use their five senses to explore textures, smells, and flavors. Throughout the cooking process, children engage in conversations that enhance their language skills, including following directions, using descriptive language, and problem-solving.
The "Page to Plate" presentation is a holistic approach that nurtures a love for reading, enhances language skills, and fosters creativity in the kitchen, making it an enriching experience for young learners.