Making a meal of it!

Primary school in King's Lynn benefits from simple cooking lessons to help promote healthier eating

"I’ll eat my hat if the academy doesn’t produce a Galton Blackiston in the future.  But I’d prefer a fruit cobbler!"  Jokes Cllr Jo Rust, Cabinet Member for People and Communities.

“I know how much we love coming together over food, and our youngsters are no different. The Food For Thought Academy will offer essential cooking skills but also a community aspect of food. 

"I can well imagine these 9 and 10 year olds going home and inspiring their parents and carers to take up new dishes."

The programme's been running sessions at Greenpark Academy since last month, aimed at equipping the year five students with essential cooking skills and promoting healthier eating habits.

The sessions are being run by the borough council's Lily service, focusing on nutrition education, cost-effective meal preparation, and demonstrating how simple it is to create delicious, homemade meals. 

Jen from Norma’s Kitchen (cooking school in the town) has been doing live cooking demonstrations each week, sharing practical tips on preparing healthy and tasty dishes without breaking the bank. 

At the end the 10 students receiving recipe cards and ingredients to encourage them to try these new meals at home - as well as certificates.

They'll be more seasons at Greenpark, with Howard Junior School lined up to host the Food for Thought Academy in the coming months.

Cllr Jo Rust, adds, “Cooking from scratch and understanding where food comes from will really help them now and in the future. 

"Jen and the Lily team who deliver this programme have a wealth of experience and bring to life the joy of food that is healthy and delicious."

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