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Pilot Light Anywhere lessons are designed for teaching literacy-based food education for grades Pre-K through 12 – wherever you are. All lessons are built around our Food Education Standards and Common Core English Langauge Arts Standards. Our Food Education Standards provide a holistic scope of food education for all students.
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When asked about her favorite dish, Beverly Kim said it was a difficult question to answer! Her favorite dish depends on who she’s cooking for and her mood-.
She compares it to music and how your mood influences what you listen to. Sometimes, she’ll be inspired by the freshness of the fruits and vegetables of the season and just do a quick saute. Other times, she’s in the mood for comfort food and will cook up traditional Korean dishes at home.
When she’s cooking for her family, it has to be something her kids enjoy but also challenges them in some way. She compares this to how food is a language--sometimes kids are ready to be challenged and sometimes they aren’t.
She also enjoys fermentation projects like kimchi. It’s how she connects to her ancestors and her heritage.
Hear more on Friday in our IG Live with Beverly Kim at 5:00 PM CT!
And don’t forget to mark your calendars for our gala--where we’re so happy to share that we’ll be joined by Beverly--on Friday, November 5th, 2021. Registration opens soon!
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Hello everyone! We are continuing to announce our 2021-22 Food Education Fellows for the academic year! In partnership with these dedicated teachers, we will reach 2000+ students. Today, we are introducing Laura Alminde, Daniel Ramirez, Cecilia Gray, Elizabeth Middendorf!
