Archive for May, 2009

Oakhill Food Fair

Posted in Uncategorized on May 26, 2009 by bistrokids

Anyone ever hear the old saying, “Never play with your food,” as a kid?  Yes?  A thousand times?  Well at Bistro Kids we like to throw that rule out………………occassionally.  During a recent food fair at Oakhill school, students got to do just that, PLAY WITH FOOD.   Several events filled the day with fun, laughter and well……….food. 

Here’s a list of the events:

  • Carrot Hop
  • Coconut Bowling (my personal favorite)
  • Watermelon Weightlifting
  • Strawberry Relay

Now I don’t have the final results of who won what events, but I do know that many of the key instruments had bites taken out of them.  Some of the culprits had the evidence either on their face or dripping down their shirts.  It was a great day, everyone had good time and at Bistro Kids that’s what it’s all about………..FUN! 

Words to ponder

Posted in Uncategorized on May 21, 2009 by bistrokids

To eat is a necessity, to eat intelligently is an art. 

- La Rochefoucauld

Hen House Fun Tour

Posted in Bistro Kids, Uncategorized on May 18, 2009 by bistrokids

Hen house registered dietician Jennifer Egeland led a group of 2nd graders through a field trip factory tour  recently.
The kids learned alot of Fun Facts during the tour that I bet you didn’t know (I didn’t know them either):

  • The Wood fire oven can bake 100 baquettes or over 40 loaves of fresh farm to market bread
  • Lobster have 1 claw bigger than the other.  One for grabbing food and the other for holding a………remote.  Sorry just kidding, they use the other one to hold the food.  Plus….they like to sleep on their heads!  Who knew?

In the  hour that the students walked through the store,  they had the opportunity to sample items and learn about Healthy Food choices – why drinking water is important.  The value of fruits and vegetables, etc, etc.  The cool thing was, they each got to take  home a fun back pack that included a pedometer! 
If you are interested in signing your class up or would like more information, please go to www.henhouse.com

She’s at it again, or he is…or they both are!

Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2009 by bistrokids

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Yes folks, the buzz that has been spreading around Kansas City (or the blog or maybe I’m hearing something buzzing?)  is true……Chef K is making an appearance on LIVE! From Jaspers Kitchen, tomorrow, Saturday May 16th at 11 a.m on KCMO radio 710 AM.  But this time, she’s not going to be in studio with Jasper.  She is going to be the official “roving” reporter for the show and will be live at the City Market during the show checking out all the “local” foods and will be talking about what fresh foods are available this growing season.  It’s a can’t miss show that is bound to give you some good tips and ideas about what to cook for your family this time of year!  Fresh and Local….two words we love.

The show starts at 11 a.m only on KCMO radio 710 AM, or for you listeners outside the KC area you can listen to it live on the internet at www.710kcmo.com

Memorial weekend fun with the Kids!

Posted in Uncategorized on May 14, 2009 by bistrokids

Jiggle Jam

May 23rd & 24th

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All Star Lineup: They Might Be Giants, Dan Zanes and Friends, Brady Rymer, Justin Roberts, Trout Fishing in America, Recess Monkey, and local favorites such as mr. Stinky Feet, Jazz Storytellers and Funky Mama.

Family Fun: Interactive workshops, bubble tents, inflatables, musical chairs, Dance Dance Revolution, balloons, face painting, Wonderscope and Funky Munky Music school.

Advance Tickets available at kcjigglejam.com or at any K.C. metro Hy-Vee location.

Special $99 Jiggle Jam hotel rate available at the Westin Crown Center and Hyatt Regency Crown Center.  Includes TWO tickets to Jiggle Jam!

Volunteers Please!  It takes a lot of volunteers to put on a festival.  Please consider volunteering for at least one shift.  You’ll receive a shirt and an extra ticket to the fest.  

To volunteer please visit www.kcjigglejam.com and click on “VOLUNTEER” to sign up. 

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May 23rd  10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

May 24th  11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Prairie Trading Blog

Posted in Uncategorized on May 5, 2009 by bistrokids

If you are a blog fan like I am, then check out our friends blog at www.prairietrading.com.  They have articles featuring innovative CSA stuff, In Your Yard CSA, Co-op CSA’s etc, etc.  Go take a look.  There’s alot of great information that can help you gain a better understanding of the importance of CSA’s.