{"id":435,"date":"2017-02-13T19:48:30","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T19:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsettlement.org\/healthyfood\/?p=435"},"modified":"2018-02-07T18:37:24","modified_gmt":"2018-02-07T23:37:24","slug":"goodeatsbx-newsletter-january-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsettlement.org\/food\/2017\/02\/13\/goodeatsbx-newsletter-january-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"GoodEatsBX Newsletter: January 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Kids Cook Monday at PS 294<\/h2>\n
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On an evening early in December, 15\u00a0families gathered at PS 294\u00a0for\u00a0an event inspired by\u00a0Kids Cook Monday<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0a\u00a0campaign based on the research-supported idea that Mondays are the best days to start healthy new habits. According to the Kids Cook Monday website,\u00a0“research shows that kids who consistently eat dinner with their families are less likely to be obese and are more likely to get better grades and avoid drugs.\u00a0Cooking also reinforces skills to help kids succeed like math, teamwork and following instructions.” Our FoodCorps member, Kelsey, led this event with assistance from the rest of the Communities for Healthy Food team and staff from PS 294,\u00a0as an opportunity for parents and children to practice cooking together.<\/p>\n

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The night started\u00a0with\u00a0a discussion about food hygiene\u00a0and safety, and the importance of eating meals together and kids learning how\u00a0to cook. The families then prepared a One-Pot Enchilada (check out the recipe below!), splitting up the\u00a0tasks between adults and kids.\u00a0While the enchilada cooked, each person decorated a chef hat for themselves. Once the food was ready, families enjoyed their meal together. Every parent and child tried the one-pot enchilada bowl, and the overall review was a big thumbs up!\u00a0Two raffle prize winners took home prize baskets filled with\u00a0all of the ingredients for\u00a0another healthy and simple recipe to make together as a family- Baked Potato Nachos – as well as a copy of the cookbook\u00a0Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4\/Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As we begin a new year and tackle our New Year’s resolutions, keep in mind the power of Mondays for starting something new!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2016 Highlights<\/h2>\n
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This has been a powerful year for Communities for Healthy Food at New Settlement. Here are some of our highlights:<\/p>\n