Students in Jamie Melos’ class at Merton Williams Middle School recently had a cooking lesson courtesy of Bernard’s Grove, a restaurant in Greece.
Chef Tom Miller and Shannon Bernard, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, visited the students during their Family and Consumer Science class with teacher Claire Drexler. Students watched Miller cut up vegetables and helped sauté them along with pasta. For dessert, the students made chocolate-dipped fruit.
“The visit corresponds with our nutrition unit, where we are also learning about kitchen safety and other life skills,” said Drexler, who made the connection because she also works as a server at the restaurant.
Every year, Bernard’s Grove staff sponsors a family in need and this year, they decided to sponsor the Merton Williams class. The nearly $600 donation will give students an opportunity to go on field trips and fund other classroom activities.
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