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Ever find yourself locked in a battle of wills with a pint-sized food critic at your dinner table? Stacey Green, a registered holistic nutritionist and the author behind the hilariously honest cookbook "You'll Eat it and You'll Like it," joins us to talk about the messy, joyful chaos of family mealtime. Her philosophy of 'fed is best' is a life raft for parents navigating the stormy seas of picky eating and nutrition guilt, and she's not afraid to get real about the sometimes unpalatable truths of feeding a family.

Flipping through the vibrant pages of "You'll Eat it and You'll Like it," you'll quickly see that Stacey's approach to meal prep is far from your average culinary guidebook. She regales us with tales from her kitchen battleground, revealing the inner workings of self-publishing her own cookbook. From her decision to pair food with humour, challenges with traditional publishers, to setting up a home studio, Stacey's story is a testament to the power of persistence and the virality of relatable content on social media.

 If her candid conversation whets your appetite for more, her cookbook can be snagged on her website https://www.staceygreenliving.com or Amazon. 
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Ever wondered how a scoop of your favorite ice cream came to be? Reid Ball, a food science whiz and product development technician at the Guelph Food Innovation Center, joined us to stir up the flavors of his educational and professional journey. With a sprinkle of high school courses and a dash of co-op programs, Reid whipped up a career path that proves a love for science and a keen palate can lead to mouthwatering success. From laboratory analyses to scaling products for production, Reid's insights into the world of food innovation are as rich and diverse as the flavors he helps create.

As you savor this episode, you'll be treated to the inside scoop on what it's like to work at the Guelph Food Innovation Centre. Reid shares his experience crafting new ice cream flavors and explains the importance of versatility in the food industry. Our conversation churns through the value of real-world applications and reinforces the notion that food science isn't just about following recipes—it's about creating them. The excitement of flavor chemistry, the satisfaction of client feedback, and the responsibility of sustainable practices combine to create a career as fulfilling as it is flavorful.

Finally, we explore the smorgasbord of career opportunities awaiting food science graduates. Whether you're intrigued by the art of flavor chemistry or the precision of quality assurance, Reid's story illustrates the vast potential in food science careers.

An additional bonus for OFSHEEA members to go along with this episode are two lesson plans you can use with your Foods students.   Check them out here:

The first lesson  - really a 5-day mini-unit - allows students to explore careers in product development and marketing in the food industry. The goal of this lesson is for students to conduct research about innovation in food science and explore the careers and the steps involved in the creation of a new food product.
Find it here: https://ofsheea.education/download/foods-food-product-development-five-day-lesson-plan/

In the second lesson, Students will learn about the field of food science, its various career opportunities, and the importance of staying updated with food trends and sustainability. They will also gain insights into the study program at the University of Guelph and the co-op experience at the Guelph Food Innovation Centre.
Find it here: https://ofsheea.education/download/foods-careers-in-the-food-industry-lesson-plan/ 
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Join us for this episode where we talk about using RealCare babies in our classrooms.  We are joined by Matthew Colbeck from Studica and Lesia Hucal, a family studies teacher who uses RealCare babies in her classroom.  We are really excited for this episode because we have an amazing prize for our listeners!  Studica has donated a RealCare Pregnancy Profile for one lucky person.  To enter the draw for the prize you will need to listen to the episode, complete an entry form using this link- https://forms.gle/mJwvNrb5MPd2FfgQ9   and answer a question about one of Studica's products for the family studies classrooms.     

Note:  Entries for the prize draw must be submitted no later than Sunday March 10, 2024 at 11:59pm.  Only one entry per person allowed. The winner will be notified via email no later than Monday March 18, 2024  and shared through OFSHEEA social media.  



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In this episode we interview Jenn Sobec. Jenn is currently in her 17th year as a secondary teacher with the Durham District School Board. She began her teaching career in English and History 16 years ago. She has also taught Special Education but upon return from a maternity leave was asked to teach Fashion. With no experience in Fashion and not knowing how to sew, Jenn accepted the challenge. She saw it as an opportunity to challenge herself to grow as a teacher. Jenn found that she loved teaching Family Studies, especially Fashion.  She found that it brought her much happiness in both her career and personal life. She has worked hard to promote Fashion and Family Studies at her school, and loves to showcase her own sewing creations for her students - from dresses to Cosplay outfits.  We hope you enjoy getting to know Jenn as much as we did!  
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We’re all excited to introduce our guest for this episode, Chef Destiny. 
Chef Destiny is the owner of FoodZen, a personal chef and pre-made meal business in Waterloo Region. FoodZen's goal is to bring zen to busy family schedules, assist professionals in a better work/life balance, and help seniors maintain their independence by providing locally made, healthy and delicious food.
As an Indigenous chef, and growing up surrounded by a farming family, Chef Destiny's focus is to create meals that are hyper-local and ultra-seasonal. Her farm-to-table approach supports many local businesses and favours whole foods over processed ones. She works closely with the Indigenous community and provides teaching and workshop experiences for others to learn about not only Indigenous food but about healthy eating, food sovereignty and sustainability.
In October 2022, with the rising interest in the Indigenous culture in Canada, Chef Destiny partnered with Bingemans in Kitchener Waterloo to open Cedar Spoon Indigenous Catering. With Cedar Spoon, her goal is to showcase the Indigenous foods of Canada prior to the settlers while continuing her own healing and reconciliation journey.
Website: foodzen.ca
IG and FB: @foodzen.ca

To access the recipes and learn more about Chef Destiny's workshops:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15sp3Qr1xjVqK0iP-rVmJn96w9bpTv8s8?usp=sharing

Recommended Cookbook - The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen  https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-sioux-chefs-indigenous-kitchen/9780816699797.html  



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In this episode we interview Justin Büyüközer (he/him).  He is a secondary Family Studies teacher who identifies with the 2SLGBTQIAP+community. We are excited to learn more from Justin as he shares how he attempts to update his knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing and evolving Queer community to ensure his lessons move beyond acceptance and into the understanding of identity intersectionalities within the classroom. 
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