The "Generation Chefs" is a youth education and mentoring program supporting the next generation of chefs and culinary enthusiasts. Through job training and community service activities, the "Gen Chefs" explore and celebrate culinary diversity and healthy lifestyles working towards a more delicious future through food.

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Upcoming Events:

The Gen Chefs, Macy's & Whole Foods team up

Saturday May 28th, 2005

Please join us for our first class taught by the youthful Generation Chefs and award-winning chef John Mitchell from Whole Foods Market. The Generation Chefs and Whole Foods Market are coming together for the first time to share recipes for natural, organic and great tasting foods.

This month join us as we celebrate the New Year. After the holidays have passed, we will be teaching you how to prepare healthy and great tasting meals, including those favorite winter comfort foods. Whole Foods Market is dedicated to instilling healthy eating values in youth that they can pass
along to the next generation.

Join the "Generation Chefs" as they reveal the incredible versatility of the humble sweet potato. Learn about the exciting origins and amazing diversity of this simple root vegetable. From purchasing and storing to preparation and presentation you will get your fill of this healthy food.

The "Gen Chefs" unique three-tiered teaching method takes you from the quick and easy "Express Lane" all the way to "Going Gourmet" depending on your time and budget. The "Gen Chefs" will prepare:

  • Express Lane - "The Ultimate Baked Sweet Potato"
    A quick and easy alternative to fast food, the "Gen Chefs" share three simple ways to enjoy a delicious sweet potato personalized with your own favorite toppings.
  • Breaking out of the Box - "Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes"
    Jump to the next level of taste and versatility with the "Gen Chefs" teaching you the secrets of this healthy comfort food.
  • Going Gourmet - "Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin Over Sweet Potato Puree"
    Our humble potato becomes a luxurious puree to dresses up any meal. Wait until you taste this winning combination!