Hands-on learning – this is the basis for BACFAD, which is the acronym for Be A Chef For A Day.

This is what we do: we use fresh ingredients at the base of the Mediterranean Diet and our Italian culinary tradition, and we teach children to cook healthy meals while staying on a budget.

This revolutionary approach, one that we have seen work well for 4 years and counting, has become successful beyond our greatest expectations. 

What started as a two-day festival evolved into a weekly program that helps children who are struggling from all over the city and the county. 

They learn not only what fresh vegetables look like, but they learn how to use them to create a healthy meal to share with their families.