Cooking in Bloom

10/29/2025

🥕Root veggies are in season! Roast carrots, turnips, or sweet potatoes with olive oil and herbs for a colorful side dish.

Get our full fall produce guide: https://denisealbert.substack.com/p/fall-produce-and-other-good-things

10/23/2025

Rowing practice, homework, and dinner — all in one evening? Try these fast, nutritious meals that fuel your family without the fuss.

Weeknight meal planning can be hard. These easy weeknight family dinner recipes make meal time simple: they're quick, fresh and delicious. We're certain they'll become menu regulars.

10/20/2025

Waste less, cook more! Before your next grocery run, check your fridge! You might have everything you need for a simple, nourishing meal.

Click here for some helpful tips: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/preventing-wasted-food-home

10/16/2025

Hydration matters even when it’s cool outside! Encourage your kids to drink water or milk with meals — their brains and bodies will thank you. 💧

Dehydration in children is relatively common. Know the signs of dehydration and find creative ideas for how to keep kids hydrated, like hydrating foods.

10/07/2025

Fall is here, and our kitchens are full of cozy flavors! Try this week’s featured recipe that brings warmth to every bite. I love this recipe from Taste of Home!

Found on Google from tasteofhome.com

08/29/2025

🍉 When Poutine Fails, Watermelon Wins

Sometimes the unexpected steals the show—and in our latest Substack post, it’s the humble watermelon that takes the spotlight! Dive into this delightfully refreshing twist as we explore what happens when poutine doesn’t quite hit the mark, but watermelon swoops in to save the day.

Craving a taste of this flavor flip? Head to our Substack and let the juicy narrative take you by surprise!

Tap the 🍉 if you’re team watermelon, or hit the ❤️ if you’re still loyal to poutine!

Food Inspired by my Summer Vacation

08/24/2025

🍁 From Québec, with Love (and Poutine!) 🇨🇦

Our latest Substack post takes you on a delicious journey to Québec—home of the comfort food classic, poutine! 🥔🧀🍴

Cooking in Bloom is all about exploring food, culture, and connection, and this story blends them together beautifully. Whether you’re a fan of French Canadian traditions or just love discovering new flavors, this one’s for you.

Have you ever tried poutine before? Let us know in the comments!

Food Inspired by my Summer Vacation

08/17/2025

🍎 Back-to-School Snacks Made Simple 🍎
After school doesn’t have to mean boring snacks! Try fun, kid-friendly ideas like:

✨ Fruit & yogurt parfaits
🥕 Veggie dippers with hummus
🍌 PB banana roll-ups
🧀 Cheese & crackers
🍪 Energy bites
🍕 Mini pita pizzas
🍓 Smoothie popsicles

🌱 Cooking in Bloom Tip: Kids love helping in the kitchen—snack time is the perfect place to start!

08/10/2025

🌱 In our kitchen, kids do more than cook—they learn to nourish their bodies, care for the earth, and share their gifts with others.
💚 From garden to plate, Cooking in Bloom inspires a lifelong love for healthy living, community service, and faith-filled growth.

08/03/2025

At Cooking in Bloom, we believe that food does more than nourish our bodies—it connects us to one another and to something greater. Around the world and across faith traditions, food plays a powerful role in celebration, reflection, and community.

Come learn family friendly ways to cook and learn together! We will cook a nutritious recipe and share stories and open reflections on how we use food to remember, give thanks, and come together.

Location: The Interfaith Center, 1616 S. Spring St
Date & Time: September 28th 2:30-3:30pm
Sign up on the Interfaith Center website - theinterfaithcenter.org

Children and families welcome but enrollment is limited.

07/24/2025

🍹 Pomegranate Spritzer for a Hot Day ☀️

When the sun is blazing, cool down with a refreshing pomegranate spritzer!

This bright and bubbly drink blends tart pomegranate juice with chilled sparkling water. Add ice, fresh mint, and a few pomegranate seeds to take it to the next level.

It’s hydrating, kid-friendly, and full of flavor—perfect for poolside lounging or backyard fun.

Stay cool and sip happy!

07/10/2025

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Today’s one of those sweltering summer days when just the thought of turning on the oven makes me wilt.