Cooking in Community
by Julianne Seiber | Apr 03, 2013
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Summary:
We have a cooking deficit--a lost skill for many. Using the kitchens available all over the city in churches, community centers, etc., we'll find the talented cooks from the neighborhood and invite other neighbors to come and participate in learning new skills to feed themselves and their families healthier food. This builds community connections and health at the same time. This will talking with people in the neighborhoods to find those talented people and organization and marketing to gather the groups. During the growing season the focus will be on local food products with easy and tasty preparations. We have a wealth of people who could provide ideas about preparation methods for those who need inspiration.
About You
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Julianne
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Seiber
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United States
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How did you hear about the Forever Saint Paul Challenge?
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Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health
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Your idea
Title of your idea
Cooking in Community
Give us the highlights of your idea for making Saint Paul great (2,000 characters maximum or approx. 250 words)
We have a cooking deficit--a lost skill for many. Using the kitchens available all over the city in churches, community centers, etc., we'll find the talented cooks from the neighborhood and invite other neighbors to come and participate in learning new skills to feed themselves and their families healthier food. This builds community connections and health at the same time. This will talking with people in the neighborhoods to find those talented people and organization and marketing to gather the groups. During the growing season the focus will be on local food products with easy and tasty preparations. We have a wealth of people who could provide ideas about preparation methods for those who need inspiration.
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Innovation
What makes your idea different or unexpected? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
This is different than other cooking classes because it has the additional component of building community in the neighborhoods.
Impact
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How will your idea make a difference in Saint Paul? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
Cooking in Community will provide an opportunity for people to gain skills to benefit their health, meet their neighbors, and support each other in these efforts.
Sustainability
Why do you think people will recognize or remember your idea after it comes to life? How might it inspire others to do something similar in their community? (4000 characters maximum or approx. 500 words)
This idea is easily replicable in almost any community. It just takes a bit of organizing which could be easier in a smaller community. Healthy kids and families in healthy, supportive communities would be the legacy.
 | lmh lhjl said: Cooking is a good skill. A skill that inspired to do this over and over again. - YOR Health about this Competition Entry. - 2608 days ago read more > |
 | Julianne Seiber updated this Competition Entry. - 2851 days ago |
 | Julianne Seiber submitted this idea. - 2851 days ago |
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