Success StoryAsian Inspired Cooking



Asian Inspired Cooking

Author: Deborah Shepherd

Planning Unit: Wayne County CES

Major Program: Food Preparation

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Asian Inspired Cooking held a total of (56) classes .  Food, nutrition, budgeting, knife skills, kitchen safety, food safety, diversity were the main focus of these classes.  Classes were trained and leader led.  An average of eight participants per class attended.  Participants reported a better understanding and appreciation of foods and cultural diversity.  Participants also reports utilizing skills learned in class.  All participants reported trying new recipes, spices and ingredients in their home cooking as well as an increase in utilizing fresh vegetables in home cooking.






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