FoodLab is an experiential nutrition education program conceived in 2023 by Nancy Wolfson-Moche. It combines food science, tasting, and cooking, with the goal of increasing food literacy. Students of all ages conduct lab experiments investigating concepts in botany, chemistry, mathematics, nutrition, and physics, and then cook a dish that illustrates the lab. FoodLab is designed to help students become intentional eaters, creative cooks, and thoughtful food citizens.
I’m very impressed by all the elements you are able to pack into the lesson without it seeming at all overwhelming: the review, the actual cooking skills, the creativity of coming up with their own dishes, the chance to present their creations, the opportunity to learn about and share thoughts on something else (in last week’s case, the feelings represented in the book), the execution of their jobs, the responsibility for one’s station/implements and the overall following of directions…..all without losing the fun quotient. No wonder the kids love coming! You’ve really created something special so kudos to you!
- T.