Welcome to Pilot Light’s Feeding Minds blog! Here, we get to tell the story of Food Education through in-depth stories from our classrooms, partnership spotlights, new program announcements, and opinion pieces from guest authors and the Pilot Light team. Join us in exploring the power of food to connect, excite, and empower us to build a better future together.
June 7, 2017
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Three Cheers for Cherries: savory stuff
By Brenna O’Dea We’ve covered the sweet stuff when it comes to chowing down on cherries, but before you dive into dessert, let’s serve up something scrumptious for dinner. Cherries are one of the sweetest fruits around, so you might not think to add them to your next savory dish. But when combined with some
Read More >>June 6, 2017
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Three Cheers for Cherries: sweet stuff
By Brenna O’Dea Happy June to one and all!! May is already miles away in our rear view mirrors, I mean seriously, where did the time go?? Summer is already flying by way too fast, but with a new month comes new opportunity…a new opportunity to EAT SOMETHING DELICIOUS. National Donut Day is done, and
Read More >>June 1, 2017
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Thoughtful Thursday: linger a little longer
By Brenna O’Dea By now we have spent our Mindful Mondays mulling over mornings at the farmer’s market, adventures-en-mise-en-place, and beautiful bread baking. This week we bring you a Thoughtful Thursday post, and we hope you all had a delightful and delicious Memorial Day. This week we bring you the grand finale…the moment you’ve all been waiting
Read More >>May 24, 2017
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Summer 2017: tasty trends
By Brenna O’Dea Summer 2017 is starting and we could not be happier…or hungrier. With the new season come new trendy tasty treats. We aren’t always all about food trends. Sometimes they are just plain silly. Anyone remember purple and green ketchup? Yeah, let’s leave that part of the past behind us. But sometimes, funky
Read More >>May 22, 2017
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Mindful Monday: baking bread for a clear head
By Brenna O’Dea Summer is heating up fast, so here is your weekly reminder to SLOW DOWN. We all know that feeling. June will be here before we know it…July 4th rolls around and we cannot believe how quickly it is all flying by…and soon enough we will be unpacking those vacation bags and packing up
Read More >>May 10, 2017
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Spotlight on Pilot Light: Food Advocacy Projects
By Brenna O’Dea Food Education. What exactly does it mean? You hear us talk about it all the time, but sometimes the definition can still be a bit hazy. Is it the same as nutrition education? Is it all about eating food or is it about cooking food too? Well, kind of yes and kind
Read More >>May 8, 2017
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Mindful Monday: adventures en mise en place
By Brenna O’Dea Ah, that lovely feeling. It puts your mind and heart at ease. All of your stresses and worries melt away like butter on toast. The feeling you get when finally, “everything is in it’s place,” or “mise en place” as they say. The carrots are peeled, the garlic is pressed, the onions are
Read More >>May 3, 2017
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Pink & Purple Produce: what’s in season & what to do with it
By Brenna O’Dea The farmer’s market can be a lil’ funky this time of year. Some of your summer staples are not yet in season…you play the waiting game…grabbing an underripe tomato here…a loaf of bread there…oo is that a donut stand in the distance? Before you know it your basket is filled with more
Read More >>May 1, 2017
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Mindful Monday: farmer’s market fun
By Brenna O’Dea May has finally arrived! The month made of fresh air and fresh flowers. This May, we will be devoting a bit more time to mindfulness, starting with Mindful Mondays. Today, we want to chat about one fun way you create meaningful and mindful food memories and practices for the whole family. It is
Read More >>April 24, 2017
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There’s a popsicle party and you’re invited
By Brenna O’Dea Sweet summertime is upon us!!! Okay, I might be getting bit ahead of myself here, but I am more eager than ever for some sunshine and for that cool breeze to turn into a warm one. And with warm weather comes the need for cool treats. That ice cream truck tune can
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