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Transition Back to School

As a working mom of 2 non-stop kids, I know how hectic back to school can feel. STILL - even in October. By this time you may be settled in the schedule of things and the logistics of getting kids and yourself up and all around town, BUT ARE YOU TIRED YET!?

You are, right? That's because this pace is exhausting for us all.

It creates tantrums, fighting and disconnection - leaving us all feeling like "school" sucks.

I've put together a little resource for you. There's a great tip on adjusting your morning routines so your not yelling about shoes for 30 minutes and there are a few other great adjustments that may just help you and your kiddo enjoy the rest of the Fall.

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About Kim

“I’m Kim Calichio, professional chef and founder of The Connected Chef. I’ve trained with world-class chefs and worked in top NY restaurants. I live & breathe cooking.

I started The Connected Chef to help connect families to each other through food and to connect kids to eating wholesome foods through classes that focus on the fun of gardening, cooking.”

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This tree was growing against the ground! It was s

This tree was growing against the ground! It was so cool to climb on and amazing the length at which a tree will persist. ⁠
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They just keep growing and growing, moving around obstacles as they need. Slowly and with such focus. <3⁠
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#growth #personaldevelopment #theconnectedchef #nature #beinnature #getconnected #explore #climbing #motherearth #deeperconnection #mindful #grounded #spendtimeinnature

Meal prep doesn't have to mean stacks of prepared

Meal prep doesn't have to mean stacks of prepared meals, beautifully lined up in your freezer or fridge. It doesn't even have to mean a big meal plan that encompasses the entire week or month. ⁠
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Most of the time, it's simply a bit of time set aside for you to organize the week that's coming, lighten your kitchen prep load a bit, and help ease the schedule for later in the week. ⁠
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Our new virtual Meal Prep Classes for Families offer a realistic, family-approved style of meal prep. Together, we'll prep for 3 dinners that feed a family of 4, in a relaxed, fun, and informative 60 minutes. ⁠
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You'll leave the class feeling prepared, relaxed about the week that's coming, and excited about dinnertime! ⁠
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All our meal prep classes are taught by Ruthy of @percolatekitchen, and you'll learn meal storage tricks and tips, as well as cooking techniques, freeze and repurpose ideas, and will be supplied with ingredient substitution ideas for all recipes. We hope to see you soon!⁠
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Visit theconnectedchef.com to register. ⁠
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I have been blown away by how many people have com

I have been blown away by how many people have come and wanted to help create micro-fundraisers for @theconnectedchef Lifeline Grocery.
BUT - these beautiful girls take the cake.
I have know these gorgeous souls for 4 years now. I've had the privilege of being their teacher, friend and neighbor.
Today they hosted a Unicycle event all on their own accord with a raffle prize and show right here in Astoria.
THEY RAISED $200 for our work with @brighterbitesnyc and @qns_together every Tuesday.

@annasucces and G are amazing parents and you have aome very special girls.

Today was @omarbravo165 and mine wedding anniversa

Today was @omarbravo165 and mine wedding anniversary and I think I can speak for us both that we feel so happy to have been able to spend the day supporting our community.
We've been posting a lot about the numbers of folks we serve because we've scaled from 30 to 575 families in 7 weeks.
But these are the faces of our community.
People that deserve REAL FRESH, NOURISHING food. People who come and volunteer their time to pack boxes and driver deliveries for their own community despite they themselves being in extremely hard times.
People who will give even when they don't have much to give.
These are the families and individuals that Lineline and The Connected Chef supports each week and we couldn't be more grateful to have the opportunity to do so.
Sending all our families so much love and many blessings tonight. .
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#community #foodrelief #support #communidad #realpeoplerealfood #love

Did you know that EVERY child in the public school

Did you know that EVERY child in the public school system in the NYC area will get a card with up to $420 for food benefits.
Whether you are already someone receiving SNAP benefits or not.

No matter your income level.

You will receive food support for your child.
Check out more info from @cityharvestnyc and @brighterbitesnyc
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Huge thank you to @jeromejobnathaniel, Associate Director of Policy and Government Relations, @cityharvestnyc for leading a training yesterday on P-EBT for our school staff. ⠀
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P-EBT is the Pandemic Emergency Benefits Transfer program and it is SO important to spread the word! All children ages 5-18 who attend public school in NYC will receive a maximum of $420 in emergency benefits. There is NO enrollment - everyone is opted in already!⠀
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The program is rolling out in three phases:⠀
If you already receive SNAP you will see an increase THIS WEEK in your benefits covering March and April and an additional payments for May and June. The payment is per school age child, not per household.⠀
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Starting June, any child whose family has a medicare card will receive these EBT funds directly on their Common Benefits Card. Again, this is per child age 5-18.⠀
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In July and August, ALL NYC children who do not fall into the above will have a Common Benefits Card mailed homed to them with this money loaded on. NYC has #universalmeals which means these cards will go to people regardless of income or need. ⠀
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We will send more information as we have it but please help spread the word by sharing this post widely!

This is the easiest, most forgiving, and delicious

This is the easiest, most forgiving, and delicious chili you will eat. Make 3 times the amount so that you can freeze batches of it!⁠
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1 pound ground protein of choice optional (this can be a vegetarian dish by just leaving out the meat)⁠
1.5 cup cooked beans⁠
1 bottle of beer (optional but so yummy)⁠
1/2 can whole peeled tomatoes⁠
2 whole Onions, chopped⁠
1 head garlic, chopped⁠
2 whole Bell peppers, diced⁠
3 whole Carrots, diced⁠
3 stalks Celery, diced⁠
1 pound mushrooms, chopped⁠
1/2 piece Butternut Squash, diced (I usually used the top half without the seeds to make life easier)⁠
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1 T Ground Coriander to start: re-season as the dish cooks⁠
2 T Ground Paprika to start: re-season as the dish cooks⁠
1/2 T Ground cumin to start: re-season as the dish cooks⁠
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To make this: ⁠
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If you are using protein, you will coat the protein with spices and sear off first. For shrimp & chicken, remove the protein from the pot & set aside after searing. For ground beef, just continue to the next step.⁠
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Add chopped onion & garlic first and sweat for a few minutes. Be sure to season with salt & pepper during this step.⁠
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Add the rest of your veggies of choice & spices and cook off a bit. Be sure to season with salt/pepper again.⁠
Add more if necessary spices & stir and cook another couple minutes.⁠
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Add beer and let it reduce for 3 minutes.⁠
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Add canned tomato, cooked beans & if you want it a bit spicy you can chop some chilis (jalapeño, serano, etc.) & add that, too.⁠
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Re-season to taste with salt/pepper & simmer for 20 minutes.⁠
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Re-season if necessary after 20 minutes & serve with pico de gallo, sour cream, and lime.⁠
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Have you made this recipe? Tag us on Instagram or share what you loved about it below! It's the perfect time to make a big batch of chili for those "I need an easy dinner" nights.⁠
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Just because we're all at home doesn't mean gettin

Just because we're all at home doesn't mean getting dinner on the table each night has gotten easier- it's just gotten complicated in different ways! ⁠
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That's where having a realistic meal prep plan comes in so handy. Having the prep done for a dinner -or three- means you just pop it onto the stove or in the oven (or the grill!) and presto- that's one last thing that's been taken off your plate that day. ⁠
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Our new virtual Meal Prep for Families cooking classes are held every Sunday from 3-4pm EST and are taught by Ruthy from @percolatekitchen. ⁠
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In just 60 minutes, Ruthy will walk you through prepping 3 dinners suitable for a family of 4, and teach meal storage tips, cooking skills, and how you can freeze, thaw, store, and repurpose what you've got on hand. ⁠
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This isn't the typical overwhelming style of meal prep you might find on Pinterest; these classes will help you go from "Is it time to cook dinner again!?" to "I got this" in less than an hour- and we'll have fun doing it, too!⁠
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Visit theconnectedchef.com to register. ⁠
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When life (or @collazoprojects) gives you just abo

When life (or @collazoprojects) gives you just about expired pineapples, you make pinapple juice and add it to your tequila!

Today we attempted to take part in a #foodrescue but the pineapples were molded on the outside and we weren't able to give them to families.

I dare not ever throw food away if possible and instead took the 3 cases home, juiced them and will freeze the juice and make pinapple/coconut ice pops with the pulp for the kids.
How do you juice a pinapple?
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Well, I don't own a juicer so I blended it in my food processor, strained what I could with a seive and them strained the rest through a clean kitchen towel.

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