Produced in New York is an experiential cooking program offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County’s 4-H Youth Development Program for 4-H youth between the ages of 5 and 19. It will be held virtually or in person at The Strong Museum of Play on March 20 at 11 a.m. Attendance will be up to the discretion of participants and their family members. Caregivers are expected to stay if the participants require adult support. Youth who are not currently enrolled in 4-H are encouraged to participate; enrollment forms are located at http://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth-development/join-4-h.
During Produced in New York, youth will present a silent 30-minute demonstration concurrently with their peers to portray their cooking techniques. They will choose a recipe using an ingredient produced in New York (i.e., apples, corn, tomatoes, etc.). They will be evaluated during their demonstration and on their final product. Evaluators will not be tasting the dishes.
Any participants who choose to attend the event in-person are responsible for bringing in and carrying out their own utensils, hotplates, display dishes, and any other ingredients that they will need.
This experience will help the participants learn skills to prepare and present cooking techniques for evaluation. This program will help participants develop hands-on experience of food preparation and presentation skills. Participants will also have a chance to learn the importance of organization and time management.
The Monroe County 4-H Program is offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension to the youth of Monroe County, ages five to 19, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. Learn more at http://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth-development.
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