Author: Melanie Bealmear
Planning Unit: Union County CES
Major Program: Food Preparation
Plan of Work: Healthy Lifestyles
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
The mission of the Super Star Chef series is to provide a fun and educational environment for youth to gain knowledge and learn skills which will lead to success in the kitchen. This hands-on cooking school is the third in the series and covers safety in the kitchen; reading a recipe; cooking techniques; baking Refrigerator Rolls, Buttermilk Biscuits, and Pie Crusts. Fifteen Union County youth participated in this 3-day program held at the Union County Extension Service Office, June 26-28, 2018.
Instructors were 4-H Agent, Lauren Neltner, FCS Agent, Melanie Bealmear, and Program Assistant, Annette Buckman. Exit interviews showed 100% of students learned a new skill.
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