Barring any concerns re: nut allergies, this scientific study bears out what a lot of us probably already knew intuitively…olive oil, fish, nuts, legumes, fresh vegetables = recipe for health AND deliciousness! http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/health/mediterranean-diet-can-cut-heart-disease-study-finds.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Positive trend!
Great to see we’re finally moving in the right direction! Cook well, eat well
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/us/children-in-us-are-eating-fewer-calories-study-finds.html?_r=0&hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1361462859-ZD+lkQBsmtP66i4Z9+W1Yw
Ample Harvest
Please consider http://www.ampleharvest.org/ for the upcoming National Day of Service this Saturday Jan 19th…a great way for you and your family to get involved in fostering healthy eating habits for everyone!
Good news for NYC and LA – childhood obesity down
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/01/17/childhood-obesity-rates-drop-in-new-york-city-los-angeles-study
Episode 15: The Finals with Gabe & Josie
Josie and Gabe have cooked their way into the Superchef Kids Finals! With thirty minutes on the clock they must prepare an entree using the five ChooseMyPlate.gov guidelines for a healthy diet. Each Superchef Kid chef will have the aid of a sous chef for their entree.
Who will become the Superchef Kid? Will Josie or Gabe create an entree that will impress judges John Besh, Elizabeth Karmel and Aaron Sanchez?
Episode 14 Round 4: Semi-Finals with Alessandra & Josie
Alessandra and Josie have earned their chefs coats! Each have two golden whisks and a spot in the semi-final round, but who will go on to the Superchef Kids Finals on October 8th?
In this episode Alessandra and Josie are challenged to create an appetizer using a secret ingredient that neither have ever tasted! What’s the secret ingredient? Watch and find out. Alessandra and Josie have 30 minutes to prepare and cook their appetizers to completion. Judges Aaron Sanchez, John Besh and Elizabeth Karmel will rate the contestants’ final products based on presentation, cleanliness and flavor. Will these two be able to get creative in the kitchen without making a mess or sacrificing taste?
Episode 13 Round 4: Semi-Finals with Cannon & Gabe
Gabe and Cannon have earned their chefs coats! Each have two golden whisks and a spot in the semi-final round, but show ill go on to the Superchef Kids Finals on October 8th?
In this episode Cannon and Gabe are challenged to create an appetizer using a secret ingredient that neither have ever tasted! What’s the secret ingredient? Watch and find out. Cannon and Gabe have 30 minutes to prepare and cook their appetizers to completion. Judges Aaron Sanchez, John Besh and Elizabeth Karmel will rate the contestants’ final products based on presentation, cleanliness and flavor. Will these two be able to get creative in the kitchen without making a mess or sacrificing taste?
Who Are the Superchef Kids Final Four?
Host Carla Hall reveals who the four semi-finalists are for Superchef Kids!
Episode 12 Round 3: Burgers with Alessandra & Gabe
Both young chefs have 20 minutes to craft a burger with the theme “Once Upon A Time”! Each contestant’s burger must embody a fairy tale and the two competitors must figure out how to create a burger that embodies the theme in both presentation and flavor. And as always, judges will be paying special attention to the cleanliness of their work stations. In addition to Chef Besh and Chef Sanchez, grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel returns to help judge their creations.
Episode 11 Round 3: Burgers with Nico & Josie
Josie and Nico return to battle it out over a special themed burger challenge. Going in to this round Josie and Nico both have one golden whisk, so the pressure is on for both of them as they compete to determine who will go on to the final four.
Both young chefs have 20 minutes to craft a burger with a frightening theme: zombies! Each contestant’s burger must embody a zombie and the two competitors must figure out how to create a burger that embodies the theme in both presentation and flavor. And as always, judges will be paying special attention to the cleanliness of their work stations. In addition to Chef Besh and Chef Sanchez, grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel returns to help judge these ghoulish creations.
Nico is looking to mix it up a little and go for shock value with his unusual-looking, but delicious, Super Barf Burger, while Josie goes for cute and funny with her Little Zombie Burger. Will Nico’s combo of bacon and onions outdo Josie’s blue cheese infused burger? Plus, Josie reveals who her favorite Superchef judge is!
