The most gratifying thing that I have done, alongside my friend Destiny Celio, was to create a school garden. It is all thanks to GrowingGreat that I believe this will be the most special mark I will leave on my high school when I graduate next year. – Maria Beltran GrowingGreat is proud to...
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Celebrate with GrowingGreat and Celebrity Chefs Diana Stavaridis (Manhattan House), David LeFevre (MB Post) and Michael Fiorelli (Love & Salt) as we honor John and Kari Boiler at our third annual Farm to Table Benefit on June 4, 2016. Join us in Playa Vista at the property of...
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GrowingGreat’s Nutrition Education Specialist, Sarah Minkow and students at Environmental Charter High School kick off the first GrowingGreat Chefs lesson in Lawndale. Please click here on the link to see Sarah and ECHS GrowingGreat Chefs featured in the Daily Breeze.
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(by Veronica Sanchez, GrowingGreat Program Assistant) Did you ever wonder how today’s generation of teens will learn to develop a love for healthy food and cooking skills? This fall, thanks to a generous grant from the Steinmetz Family Foundation, GrowingGreat is teaming up with St. Pius X St...
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It’s time to go back to school! Check out these 3 delicious, nourishing and brain-fueling ideas for your children’s lunch boxes. 1. Greek Salad Pita Sandwich INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 cup of chopped seeded plum or cherry tomatoes 1...
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Shaun Dry Profession: Executive Chef Location: Rock’N Fish Manhattan Beach What does healthy eating mean to you? I try to keep my focus on fruits and vegetables. I’ll admit that in today’s society, it’s not that easy to do. There are all kinds of delicious food so it’s important to keep...
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Antonio Votta Profession: Chef De Cuisine Location: MB Post What does healthy eating mean to you? The first thing that comes in mind is being Natural. Going out to the market or farm and sourcing the freshest, local, and organically cared-for products. Also purchasing meat or seafood from...
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Chris Garasic Profession: Executive Chef Location: Shade Hotel What does healthy eating mean to you? Healthy eating means the use of all the freshest and nutrient packed foods you can get your hands on. The way you cook and prepare these items to truly utilize the products nutritional value and...
Learn moreGreg Hozinsky Executive Chef/Partner Location: The Strand House What does healthy eating mean to you? Healthy eating to me is a lifestyle choice. It’s not about fads and diets it’s how you eat and view food. Healthy eating is way more than fads and diets but actually knowing and educating...
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