Why I’m Boycotting Kraft’s Grey Poupon Mustard
When I make vinaigrette to pour over my vegetables I usually include Grey Poupon mustard. I’m not the sort who often boycotts companies but since Grey Poupon is owned by Kraft, I
Guest Blog: In the Family Kitchen—Blogs from The Kids Cook Monday Initiative
These days, with the prevalence and popularity of cooking shows on TV, you’d think we’d all be experts on cooking and preparing meals. This is far from true, and while it’s n
Cool Down: Make Your Own Frozen Treats This Summer
As the weather heats up, we’ll be looking for ways to cool down this summer. Even if you don’t have an ice-cream maker at home, there are plenty of ways to make your own frozen
Introducing Haynes Altobello
Haynes Altobello has been one of our ChopChop Test Kitchen teachers for almost two years. When she’s not involved with our cooking classes, she is teaching kindergarten at a loca
Meet Allison Akins, a Seventh-Generation Cabot Dairy Farmer
Here at ChopChop Family, we're big believers in knowing all we can about our food and where it comes from. So we were excited to get to talk to Allison Akins, a seventh-generation
Ruth Reichl on Carbonara
Wandering around Rome with my ten-year-old son, I came upon a little trattoria emitting such delicious aromas it simply stopped us in our tracks. There was no sign and no door
Picnic Recipes
What I like to eat on a picnic is the same food I like to eat anywhere else. I like cold food to be cold, so I pack lots and lots of cold packs. I freeze my beverages (my favorit
ChopChop Test Kitchen: Teachers’ Corner
What did kids learn in the ChopChop Test Kitchen this month? Read our latest blog post, where our cooking instructors answer this question. Discover how students gained confidence
Guest Blog: In the Family Kitchen – Blogs from The Kids Cook Monday Initiative
How do you get kids cooking enthusiastically? First introduce them to the concept, then invite them to the kitchen, warmly welcome their participation and encourage fun in learning
Guest Blog: Eat Smart NY in Schools and the Community
This is just a highlight of the impact ESNY nutrition educators have on our youth. These quotes are from K-6th students at Albany Street Elementary School in Utica, NY. Students lo