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I'm unsure why this bothers me, but it does. It. Just. Does.
- Thread starter marilynfl
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desertculinary
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We have a service like this at our Farmers' Market, but...
They use a national non-profit group (C-CAP) that sends high school students to culinary schools through scholarship. The students do all sorts of prep for vegetables/fruits, to whatever the customer desires, which gives them so much experience.
The service is free, but does take donations!
We are vendors there and notice the kids are always busy working!
They use a national non-profit group (C-CAP) that sends high school students to culinary schools through scholarship. The students do all sorts of prep for vegetables/fruits, to whatever the customer desires, which gives them so much experience.
The service is free, but does take donations!
We are vendors there and notice the kids are always busy working!
I see where you are coming from. However, I would love and pay for that service occassionally,
for two reasons:
1 - I love making dinner very night, but there are some nights where I do not have the time to do the prep and that would be the deciding factor in what is showing up on my table - something more labor intensive, or the "fill in the blank simple go to" that I usually do, or take out.
2 - I would rather choose my own produce and have it freshly cut, instead of buying the packaged prepared produce. It seems those are more prone to food-born pathogen contamination.
It does sound a bit obnoxious on the surface, but if it is getting more people in the kitchen, and more home-cooked meals on the table to share and enjoy, I say go for it!
On a side note, I was really saddened last week when I was leading my students (2nd graders) as part of a social studies discussion and found out that only about a third of them eat dinner as a family on a regular basis. I know it is tough as a working parent, but that has always been something we do as much as possible. I was quite surprised to hear from some of my students that they rarely eat together with their family, even on the weekend.
for two reasons:
1 - I love making dinner very night, but there are some nights where I do not have the time to do the prep and that would be the deciding factor in what is showing up on my table - something more labor intensive, or the "fill in the blank simple go to" that I usually do, or take out.
2 - I would rather choose my own produce and have it freshly cut, instead of buying the packaged prepared produce. It seems those are more prone to food-born pathogen contamination.
It does sound a bit obnoxious on the surface, but if it is getting more people in the kitchen, and more home-cooked meals on the table to share and enjoy, I say go for it!
On a side note, I was really saddened last week when I was leading my students (2nd graders) as part of a social studies discussion and found out that only about a third of them eat dinner as a family on a regular basis. I know it is tough as a working parent, but that has always been something we do as much as possible. I was quite surprised to hear from some of my students that they rarely eat together with their family, even on the weekend.
Lisa, I sadly, would have to say that my kids, would probably say that they do not eat as a family.
(At least not "regularly" ). dh and I have discussed this many times. I do serve a home made dinner every night, but their schedules are so crazy, that one eats at 5:00; one eats at 6:00 and dh comes home from the city, gets home around 7:20. Life is so different from when dh and I grew up, eating around the table, together at 6:00. Just doesn't happen, despite my efforts.
I do however, have 1:1 time, individually with both children at breakfast, which I cherish.
And I have family dinner, with my parents and in-laws, siblings and cousins every 5 weeks... I host, otherwise, just would not happen. I make it easy, no pressure, if someone can come, great, if not....catch you next month!
I hear what you are saying re: missing family table time, and admire if you are able to do it. I miss it, as that was how I grew up......
(At least not "regularly" ). dh and I have discussed this many times. I do serve a home made dinner every night, but their schedules are so crazy, that one eats at 5:00; one eats at 6:00 and dh comes home from the city, gets home around 7:20. Life is so different from when dh and I grew up, eating around the table, together at 6:00. Just doesn't happen, despite my efforts.
I do however, have 1:1 time, individually with both children at breakfast, which I cherish.
And I have family dinner, with my parents and in-laws, siblings and cousins every 5 weeks... I host, otherwise, just would not happen. I make it easy, no pressure, if someone can come, great, if not....catch you next month!
I hear what you are saying re: missing family table time, and admire if you are able to do it. I miss it, as that was how I grew up......
I understand the lessons/sports/work ending times very well, as we have nights like that.
I remember your thread about your special breakfast meals with your kids, and I do think that is important. Sharing a meal (whichever one works) is such a great thing to be able to do.
I have students tell me they eat by themselves in front of the TV for most all meals. smileys/frown.gif
I remember your thread about your special breakfast meals with your kids, and I do think that is important. Sharing a meal (whichever one works) is such a great thing to be able to do.
I have students tell me they eat by themselves in front of the TV for most all meals. smileys/frown.gif