Age Group:
TeensProgram Description
Event Details
Join us in person to make Cowboy Caviar and Homemade Tortilla Chips! Join Food Explorers for a delicious hour of cooking! You’ll make Cowboy Caviar (a delicious blend of tomatoes, beans, avocado, corn and peppers with a zingy dressing) and baked tortilla chips for dipping. This recipe will be nut free and each teen will make their own portion, with minimal of ingredients or equipment.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library and is a part of our 2022 Teen Summer Reading Program: Beyond the Beaten Path. Find out more about our summer reading program here!
About Food Explorers: Founded by Registered Dietician Katie Shepherd, Food Explorers empowers children and teens to learn about food, nutrition, and healthy eating through hands-on activities, games, and child and teen friendly cooking lessons. A UConn graduate, Katie took the plunge to create Food Explorers because she knew she wanted to work with kids and teens. All Food Explorers instructors are Registered Dieticians who are passionate about providing kids and teens with knowledge about health and nutrition, empowering them to make their own healthy choices. Find out more about Food Explorers on their website, Instagram, or Facebook page.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Wheat/Gluten Allergy
Gluten will be present in this program.