Have you Heard About MyPlate

                Out with the Old in with the New!!
    Parents, do you remember the infamous pyramid that we were all introduced to in elementary school.?? The pyramid that sometimes left us confused on what to eat and how to eat ??  Well, no more confusion!!!

    The USDA and Michelle Obama have come up with MyPlate. MyPlate shows us what our plates should look like when we eat a meal. If, you take a look at the picture below, you will notice that each food group represented by a different color:

• Grains (Orange)WHOLE GRAINS!! Pasta, rice , oatmeal, bread, etc
• Protein(Purple)Eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, meat, fish
• Veggies (Green)Lettuce, kale, squash, string beans, carrots
• Fruits (Red) Apples, strawberries, plums, mango, kiwi
• Dairy (Blue)
• Milk, Cheese, yogurt

MY PLATE 

Check out Choosemyplate.org for more information.

                
           Hope everyone had a great memorial day weekend. Kidz on Cloud 9 has so much planned for you and your family this summer. In addition to weekly recipes, each month, right here,  you will find a new health goals and a number of tips on how to reach that goal.

Parent Note:
             It is essential that we as parents, caregivers, adults, role models, etc that we lead by example. A few, weeks ago at the Partner ship for a Healthier America Summit, Michelle Obama said "we can't lay around on the couch eating french fries and expect our kids to eat carrots and run around the block".  

            We must remember our kids are a reflection of us. So, we must begin to take the first step in change!! 

BLACK CULINARY EXPO

Come check us out on Saturday, June 15, 2013... There will plenty of goodies to take home!!! The day will be filled with entertainment for kids and adults!! Tastings to activities!! Its going to be a blast! Come check us out!!

Just a Few Pics

Cooking For Fun Party

Making Fruit Pizzas 

Dante Showing Us How Great His Smoothie Is !!!

The Fruit Pizzas Look Amazing 

Cooking for Fun Party Hosted by St. Jerome Church of Brooklyn

They had a great time. 

Oven - Fried Chicken Tenders 

All American Class

Taking turns measuring out items for out mixture

Introduction Activity : Whats your Name and Tell us your favorite food? 

My Name is Charline and I love Smoothies !!!

More Chicken Tenders 

Meet Miss Ariah. My Sous Chef for the Day. She is 5 years old. She is finishing up her Fruit Pizza to take home to share with her family. 

Homemade turkey sliders. 

 Going over the recipes 

Chicken Quesadillias 

Nachos Grande 

Apple Filled Emanadas 

  Snuggles Day Care, Brooklyn hosted a Cooking for Fun Party

Always be proud of your final creation

St. Marks Hosted a Cooking for Fun Party for Their Girl Scout Troop

Italian Menu 

Spinach Salad topped Feta Cheese 

Plate Presentation Matters!! The first thing you eat with is your eyes!!

Team Work Makes the Dream Work 

Who I am and Who We Are

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Everyone....

Before I start blogging and posting all the fun stuff I wanted to take some time to introduce myself to you and your family.

 My name is Charline.  I am the creator and owner of Kidz on Cloud 9. Kidz on Cloud9

has programs targeted towards children and adults of different age groups to “promote healthy eating habits through education, cooking techniques and food preparation skills.”  

One such program is the "Cooking For Fun” youth cooking parties. At each party we teach children life skills and creativity while also teaching them to cook a delicious meal.  Each party is designed to familiarize children with diverse foods while creating a fantastic experience and masterpieces in the kitchen.  

These parties will take place on certain Saturdays or Sundays of each month and you will be notified in advance of the dates.  We will bring all the supplies.

These parties are a great opportunity for both you and your child.  

Host a Cooking for Fun party at your house.... Many Menus too choose from... Call or Email details.

KidzCloud9@gmail.com

631-398-6569

Welcome!

Welcome to the first post. I am very excited to launch this blog. Please follow me during my culinary excursions. This blog was designed to showcase my cooking classes, recipes, menu ideas, events and any other culinary adventures. Stay Tuned.