18 Reasons

TBT to our Valentine's Day Brunch with Chef Mike's specialty cocktail.... Love Potion #18 Come celebrate with us, March classes are up! #onlinecookingclasses #virtualcookingclass #bayareaevents #virtualevents

Our staff has been hard at work in our Cooking Matters Community Programs. We shop, pack, and deliver cook it kits safely to families around the Bay, then join them on Zoom for a nutrition and hands on cooking lesson. Support this program now by signing up for an online class at 18reasons.org/calendar #cookingmatters #foodjusticematters #communityprograms #freegroceries

Did you know that the UN General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables? What is your favorite fruit or veggie you’re excited about this year? #cookingmatters #cookingathome #fruitsandveggies

After completeing a series with us, families report choosing healthier options more often. Check out these graphics from @ucberkeleysph! To support our Cooking matters Program that provides free nutrition and cooking education, visit 18reasons.org to purchase an 18th Street Kitchen online class or donate directly to the program. #foodjusticefridays #cookingmatters #programimpact #berkeleypublichealth

Have you stopped by the new mural outside our 18th Street Kitchen Classroom? Thank you to @rachelznerold and these little helpers for creating beauty at our space. "The new dawn blooms as we free it..." - Amanda Gorman

Are you looking for a clever gift to get your family and friends this holiday season?18 Reasons offers gift cards for use in any of our classes or events We have some different options to choose from, so head to https://18reasons.org/content/gift-cards to check them out! : @mhjin #holidayshopping #giftcardsavailable #shopeasy #onlinecookingclasses #onlineshopping #cookingathome

We know that cooking a Thanksgiving meal can be hard.... but it doesn't have to be! This month we have a long list of holiday themed classes to help you cook your way to success.Check out our Malaysian Thanksgiving class with braised duck from @flavor_explosions ,our Italian Thanksgiving complete from @violabuitoni complete with escarole and amazing sides, or our Cal Mex Vegetarian Holiday class with @anneliesz The list goes on! Visit 18reasons.org/calendar to snag your ticket before they are gone.... and trust us, these classes are going fast! #holidaycooking #holidayclasses #holidayclassics #onlinecookingclass #cookingfromhome

Happy Monday! We are back with another video from Chef Mike. Fight off those Monday blues with a cocktail or two.... Sign up for one of Mike's upcoming classes at 18reasons.org/calendar!

"A new month, a new recipe! This time, Emelia from 18 Reasons shares a delicious recipe for brussel sprouts. They're in stock, extra delicious, and a perfect addition to a fall meal. Many thanks to Fresh Life Foundation for helping us build partnerships with community organizations that make it possible to share this knowledge with the community! #CommunityFoodsMarket #ServingWestOakland #18Reasons #FreshLifeFoundation #Cooking #HowTo #Recipe #WestOakland #Health #Organic"

Take a class with us and you’ll never hold your knife like this again Chef Mike, the master of knife skills and lover of tie dye, has some amazing classes coming up he would love to see you in! Join Chef Mike for Short and Sweet British Classics, Post Election Cocktails, Holiday Hooch, or Exceptional Essentials: Cheeseburgers! Check out the full list of Mike’s classes at 18reasons.org/calendar Let’s cook together! #onlinecookingclasses #holidayclassic #holidaycooking #cookingonline

After taking a Cooking Matters series, 74% of our participants report they can afford more fruits and veggies at the store and 88% prep healthy food more often! In a new study done by The Journal of Nutritional Science, scientists found that SNAP-Ed, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, may be one effective tool to help people in low-income communities eat more of the foods that prevent diet-related diseases and the devastating impact of COVID-19. Check out the full article by Civil Eats below! #cookingmatters #foodjusticematters #SNAPEdWorks #civileats #SNAPEd

Are you looking for ways to celebrate the holidays with family safely and socially distanced? Check out our amazing November classes that were just posted! We have everything from California Pies and Cal-Mex Vegetarian Holidays to Immune Boosting Soups and Homemade Mochi Visit 18reasons.org/calendar to sign up for some holiday fun! #holidaycooking #holidaycookingclass #onlinecookingclasses #holidayseason #holidayshopping

In our recent classes, we heard from students who really enjoyed the experience of going to the grocery store and shopping for items that are not usually on their shopping list.In last night’s handmade udon class, students used ingredients like bonito flakes, tapioca starch, Mirin, and kombu, while using new techniques like kneading the dough with your feet! Our classes give you the adventure and experience of shopping for and cooking food that you may have never tried We have a wide variety of classes to choose from, sure to fit your adventure. Check out our full list at 18reasons.org/calendar and let’s cook together #onlinecookingclasses #homemadeudon #virtualcookingclass #cookonline

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Happy Monday! Did you miss us? We are back with another Mondays with Mike. It's pomegranate season y'all, and that means red. juice. everywhere! This week Chef Mike shows a simple trick to avoid a scene in the kitchen. Check it out! Mike has some amazing fall classes planned for November, check them out at 18reasons.org/calendar. Let's cook together!

Get ready a for spooky AND yummy Halloween with Chef Mike!Join us on Halloween for a night of fall cooking including spicy pumpkin bisque, creamy pumpkin fettuccine, and a stuffed delicata squash! Get your tickets while they last at https://18reasons.org//beyond-jack-olanterns-savory-pumpki. We hope to see you there, and yes, costumes are highly encouraged : @emmywhee #halloween #halloween2020 #fallcooking #holidaycooking #pumpkinseason #pumpkineverything

Calling all teen chefs!We have another round of Teen Culinary Immersion classes for the month of November! Students will learn more advanced techniques and gain more experience cooking with different ingredients alongside their peers in a multi-day camp.Check out what some parents from our last session had to say about the class... "My daughter was incredibly engaged the entire time. Her confidence in the kitchen skyrocketed and it was wonderful to witness and feel her joy in repeatedly creating and sharing something delicious with her family. My wife and are both grateful." Visit https://18reasons.org//teen-culinary-immersion-20-fall-edi to sign up for the camp. Let's show off those culinary skills! #teenculinarycamp #teencamp #fallcookingclass #cookingwithteens #teenfallactivities

We've had a lot of fun pivoting our Cooking Matters programming online since the start of shelter In place. From cook along Zoom classes to YouTube Lives, to recorded recipe demos, we continue to empower our community to buy, cook, and eat good food every day. Interested in bringing something like this to your community? Reach out to Rebecca Murillo at [email protected] for more information! Share the word and let's get cooking! #freenutritioneducation #freecookingclass #communitysupport #foodjusticematters #cookingmatters #nutritioneducation