The Kitchen House

07/03/2025

Pop quiz! Can you guess how many different edible plants we have growing in the Culinary Garden?

Our residential garden packs a lot of punch when it comes to produce, if that’s any hint. You’d be surprised what you can grow in your own backyard!

If you have the closest guess by the end of the day (and you can pick up from our College Park address), we’re going to give you a free Garden Box CSA! 🥬🌶️🥒🍅

BRB, counting…

07/01/2025

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The July issue is here! On the cover: Profiles of three amazing organizations, The Kitchen House, 4Roots and Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc. Also, more details on changes coming to College Park parks.

https://yourcommunitypaper.pressreader.com/the-community-paper/

07/01/2025

Make July your month at The Kitchen House!

🌱Summer Camp: Weeklong
🗓️July 7th-11th, 10am-2pm
🎟️SOLD OUT

🌱Homegrown Workshops: Home Gardening 101
🗓️July 12th, 9am-10:30am
🎟️$35, ages 12+

🌱Summer Camp: Teen Intensive
🗓️July 15th-16th, 10am-2pm
🎟️SOLD OUT

🌱Culinary Curiosities: Filipino Desserts w/
🗓️July 17th, 6pm-8pm
🎟️$70, ages 18+

🌱Summer Camp: Weeklong
🗓️July 21st-25th, 10am-2pm
🎟️$495, ages 7-14

🌱Homegrown Workshops: Advanced Gardening
🗓️July 26th, 9am-10:30am
🎟️$35, ages 18+

🌱Weekend Workshop: Healthy Meal Prep
🗓️July 27th, 11:30am-1:30pm
🎟️$55/minor 12-17, $65/adult 18+

🌱Chef Night w/ Chef Andrew Scala
🗓️July 28th, 6pm-8:30pm
🎟️$120, ages 21+

🌱Summer Camp: Middle Eastern
🗓️July 29th, 10am-2pm
🎟️$95, ages 7-14

🌱Summer Camp: Asian
🗓️July 31st, 10am-2pm
🎟️$95, ages 7-14

06/29/2025

Your backyard can be more than just a patch of grass—it can be a source of food, beauty, and connection 🌱💚

This July, we’re offering two hands-on gardening workshops to help you unlock the full potential of your outdoor space:

Home Gardening 101: Learn the basics and build confidence to start your own backyard garden, no matter your experience level. July 12th, 9-10:30am, $35. Bring your kids!
www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/gardening101-july

Advanced Gardening: Take your skills to the next level with techniques for maximizing yield, improving soil health, and growing with the seasons. July 26th, 9-10:30am, $35.
www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/advancedgardening-july

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow more, there’s a spot for you. See you in the garden!

06/28/2025

How green is your thumb?

Whether you’re a total beginner or seasoned grower, we’ve got hands-on gardening workshops for you each month.

From soil basics to seasonal planting strategies, there’s always something new to dig into. Check out our calendar and grab your tickets–we’ll see you in the garden!

July gardening classes:

Home Gardening 101, July 12th: www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/gardening101-july

Advanced Gardening, July 26th: www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/advancedgardening-july

06/27/2025

🌱 Six months of growing, harvesting, and sharing! 💚

We’re thrilled to share that over the past six months, our Garden Box CSAs have distributed 202 pounds of fresh, seasonal produce grown right here in our College Park Culinary Garden. These happy customers received bags brimming with the best nature has to offer, and creative recipes to inspire how they enjoy the garden goodies!

It’s all thanks to our garden redesign this year, which massively increased our food production. (We’re using 15+ garden ingredients in classes now!)

Thank you so much to everyone who made it possible by donating to our Good Food Garden Campaign, and to our Garden Manager Mason Keuhn, owner of Winter Park Urban Farm, and Board Director Mike Garcia, owner of Everoak Farm, for designing a garden that can help change the way Central Florida sources, cooks, and enjoys fresh whole foods.

Care for a taste? Check www.thekitchenhouse.org/garden-box-csa for weekly offerings!

06/26/2025

Did you know you can host your own delicious celebrations at The Kitchen House?

When you choose a rental package with one of our vetted caterers, you’re in for a memorable event. And now, when you book your summer gathering for any date between July 1st and September 1st, you can enjoy 20% off your rental.

There’s no place like The Kitchen House!
Head to www.thekitchenhouse.org to learn more and book a date.

06/23/2025

There’s fresh–and then there’s garden fresh. 🥬🍅🌿

Our Garden Box CSA is packed with just-harvested produce grown steps away in our Culinary Garden. It’s vibrant, flavorful, and full of the kind of freshness you have to taste to believe.

If you’ve never cooked with truly local produce before, this is your sign. Once you try it, there’s no going back. 💚🌱

Scroll to get a taste of the peppers, eggplant, and callaloo in this week’s Garden Box😋

Sign up for your first box through the link in bio!

06/22/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to connect as a team? 🌿💪 Gather your coworkers or friends for a group volunteer day in our Culinary Garden!

Work side-by-side with our Garden Manager on seasonal tasks that keep our garden growing—all while supporting hands-on food education for our community. It’s a fun, feel-good way to get your hands dirty and give back. 💚🌱

Ready to grow together? Reach out to [email protected] today!

06/21/2025

That’s a wrap on our first week-long summer camp! But the fun’s not over at The Kitchen House! 🌞🍓

Our hands-on day camps in June and July still have spots open for curious kids who love to cook, create, and explore. Each camp is full of fresh flavors and unforgettable memories. 💚🌱

Don’t miss out—register now!

www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar

06/20/2025

Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞 Today marks the longest day of the year—and a perfect moment to reflect on the rhythms of nature that guide our garden, our kitchen, and our community.

As the sun reaches its highest point, we’re reminded of how closely our lives are tied to the Earth. From planting seeds to harvesting produce, our programs help kids experience the science of the seasons and the joy of sustainable living. 💚🌱

Here’s to a summer full of growth, connection, and sunshine!

06/19/2025

Sign up for a halo-halo adventure at The Kitchen House – Sampaguita Ice Cream is taking over Culinary Curiosities this July!

Master the art of delicate textures, flavors, and colors as you layer this iconic Filipino dessert. Sampaguita’s creative co-owner Marie Mercado and pastry chef Amanda McFall will unveil the cultural roots and family traditions behind every delicious bite.

www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/culinarycuriosities-sampaguita

06/17/2025

Learn a little about The Kitchen House on your drive home today!

Last month, we recorded a podcast episode with of The Orlando Real Estate Lifestyle (thanks, Phil!).

Listen on...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_9evYTkSEw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77WqefQRskQCiL24x1yKIS?si=af9e5008e5fe45e6
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orlando-real-estate-lifestyle/id1713166535?i=1000710856256

06/16/2025

Did everyone have a happy National Cucumber Day? That’s what we were all hosting cookouts for, right?

Our Culinary Garden is really in the spirit of the season. If you’ve got any extra cucumbers in the fridge, here’s a delicious way to enjoy them!

What’s your favorite way to eat cucumbers? 🥒😋

06/15/2025

If you want to keep your garden green and thriving all summer long, you better water smart!

High Florida heat will evaporate the water in a snap, so you have to be strategic.

Avoid frequent, shallow watering. Instead, water your plants deeply in the mornings when the temperature is coolest so the water has time to seep to the roots.

06/14/2025

If you’re craving baked goods…this probably won’t help.

We made the most delicious cornbread biscuits, whole grain brownies, and strawberry shortcakes this May when came to teach Culinary Curiosities. She showed us how to incorporate more whole foods into our baking, and the results were out of this world.

Comment ‘RECIPE’ to learn how to bake one of Oprah’s creations!

06/13/2025

Let’s show a little local love!

Grow Your Soul is an amazing small business working to grow Orlando’s community of home gardeners. They specialize in garden installation, maintenance, and education.

We’ve loved hosting Grow Your Soul’s gardening camps this year. Caitlyn Glatting teaches our students about the joys of homegrown food as one of our Garden Educators!

Check out growyoursoul.blog to learn how Caitlyn can help you start your gardening journey.

06/12/2025

Save your veggie scraps! 🥕

One of our favorite kitchen habits is to freeze veggie scraps like onion skins, carrot tops, herb stems, and garlic skins. Keep a container you can add to in the freezer, and once you have enough, you can simmer up a rich homemade broth.

Reduce food waste, save money, and get scrappy in the kitchen.

Got an eco tip you want to share? Drop it in the comments!

06/10/2025

There are tomatoes aplenty in this week’s Garden Box CSA, and a recipe to turn green onions into a delicious vinaigrette dressing.

We’ve worked for years to nurture this small plot of residential land into a garden that grows pure goodness. Get a taste of The Kitchen House and support garden-to-kitchen education for Central Florida.

🫜$30 per Garden Box, or support our mission with a $10 donation
📆Pickup Tuesday, June 17th, 4-6pm
📍The Kitchen House

06/09/2025

Looking for a way to give back, grow your skills, and connect with a community that cares? 💚🌱

Volunteers are at the heart of our programs. They support students one-on-one, learn new skills by their side, and get a front row seat to classes taught by some seriously cool farmers, chefs, and food educators.

Whether you’re passionate about food, education, or just want to make a difference, we’ve got a place for you. Come grow with us–explore volunteer opportunities at www.thekitchenhouse.org/volunteer

06/08/2025

Looking to book your next event? Your next rental at The Kitchen House just got sweeter.

Enjoy 20% off your summer rental, from July 1st-September 1st. Choose the perfect package for your event, including options for preferred caterers we know and love.

Summer dates are filling up–use the link in our bio to book now!

06/07/2025

Summer Camps are off to a great start! We still have a few spots left!
Sign your child up for one of our Garden-to-Kitchen Day Camps, where they’ll learn to cook delicious and nutritious recipes with ingredients they harvested themselves.

June 24th Day Camp
June 26th Day Camp
July 29th Day Camp
July 31st Day Camp

Book before we sell out: www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar

06/05/2025

Summer favors Italian flavors 🤌🌿

Basil, thyme, oregano, and rosemary thrive in full sun. Just don’t plant in a ditch that could retain water, because they don’t like to stay too wet!

Wondering how to get started? Our Simple Starts workshop this Saturday morning is all about herb propagation! Link in bio.

06/04/2025

Simple pleasures 🍅🌿

Sometimes the biggest yum comes from letting simple, whole ingredients really stand out. Right now, our culinary garden is a Caprese salad waiting to happen! How could we resist?

06/03/2025

Get a Simple Start to your Saturday morning. Join us on the veranda to learn all about herb propagation!

Your days of expensive herbs are over. Buy once and propagate forever–we’ll get you started!

https://www.thekitchenhouse.org/calendar-database/simple-starts-herb-propagation