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Edible Education Experience (EEE) operates the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House & Culinary Garden in Orlando Florida. We are a unique Orlando-based non-profit organization that:

- features a Teaching Kitchen and on-site Culinary Garden

- provides innovative programming for local educational institutions and organizations

- develops relationships with locally and nationally recognized che

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- collaborate with local healthcare systems

Edible Education Experience believes that seed-to-table experiences:

…forge meaningful relationships.

…develop autonomy and empowerment.

…builds competency with relevance to the natural world and one’s own lives.

…encourage a shared sense of responsibility.

….enables food to become an artistic tool for shifting perspectives. Our work builds strong community and family connections in the garden and at the table. We aim to empower students and their communities through seed-to-table experiences.

02/12/2025

Guess how many plants from the garden cooked with in their field trip yesterday. Go on, try.

If you guessed FIFTEEN, you’re probably as excited as the whole Edible Ed team was when Chef Megan gave us the tally 🤩🥬😋

This is one group of kids who are learning to LOVE plants on the plate!

02/11/2025

The corner of King St in College Park is a beautiful place to be 🌾🌞

And thanks to community giving, it’s going to stay that way for years to come.

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House will be undergoing some updates at the end of the month to keep it a joyful and welcoming space to gather, connect, and learn. Our heartfelt thanks to:

Dr. Phillip’s Charities for a grant in the amount of $40,000 for facilities repairs.

Emeril Lagasse Foundation for a grant in the amount of $10,000 for facilities repairs.

AdventHealth for a grant in the amount of $10,000 for facilities repairs.

And to the individuals who helped grow our garden—your community is enjoying the fruits of your giving every day 🥬🌱

Thank you to Karen Armistead, JoAnne Stevenson Block, Pam and Steve Brandon, Sarah Channing, the Donlins, Tom Durkee, Gary and Peggy Handelman, Christopher Hannegan, Erin Huber, Wendi and Steve Nelson, Karsten Randolph, Jenni Smith, Dr. Laura Varich, and Jose and Angela Venegas Fals for your contributions to edible education in Central Florida 💚

02/07/2025

Did you know this is the first semester gets to harvest their own crops to cook with? And they’ve harvested A LOT, after only three classes so far!

This week was all about herbs🌿 We harvested parsley, cilantro, dill, green onions, and garlic chives (not to mention some beautiful and tender purple lettuce to dress with Greek yogurt-based ranch).

We are so excited by the abundance we are seeing—and tasting—from the garden this season. It’s all thanks to donations, big and small, to our Good Food Garden Campaign. Which, as it so happens, you can still contribute to 😉

www.edibleed.org/donatenow

Garden education is supported by the City of Orlando Mayor’s Matching Grant.

02/05/2025

Homeschool roll call! 🔔

Ready to cook? This one’s for our 10-17 year olds, and Southern cuisine is what’s on the menu! 🍲😋

We’ll spend time in the garden learning about seasonal eating, and bring some of that freshness into the kitchen to see for ourselves how good plants are on the plate.

And yes—Step Up loves our Homeschool Field Trips!

www.edibleed.org/payforclass

02/03/2025

Teamwork at the Table!

We enjoyed having the Food and Nutrition Services crew at the Kitchen House to learn about plant-forward eating and sustainability, but we wanted to tell you that Teambuilders are for more than just corporate coworkers!

Got a book club? Community garden? Group of friends? Let’s book a private Teambuilder where you’ll get to work together, cook together, and eat together, exploring all the ways food builds community.

Get in touch with our Programs Manager to book your own experience! Email [email protected] to learn more.

02/01/2025

We had a Simple Start to our Saturday morning and learned all about microgreens! How to grow them, how good they are for you, and how delicious they taste with Chef Megan’s white bean dip 😋🌱

It was so nice welcoming new friends to the Kitchen House. Simple Starts is a fantastic little introduction to who we are and what we do.

So if you’ve been meaning to stop by, check out Simple Starts: Herb Propagation on February 22nd!

www.edibleed.org/payforclass

01/30/2025

Scroll all the way to the end to find out why we were feeling extra grateful for our volunteers after today’s Teambuilder…🧺

We are so lucky to have a community of passionate, dedicated, and fun volunteers. These are the people we trust to make a personal impact with our students!

Our next volunteer orientation is coming up the first week of February. If you want in—if you want to make a difference in how Central Florida does food—fill out the form on our website and join us.

www.edibleed.org/volunteer

01/29/2025

Have you been wanting to check out the Kitchen House, but not sure where to start? It’s simple!

Simple Starts is an easy, approachable way to get to know Edible Ed—and to start making flavorful changes to your kitchen experience!

This Saturday morning, we’re talkin’ microgreens. Dr. Laura Varich will teach you about the health benefits and practical applications, and she’s coming with plenty of samples to taste test. Then, you’ll plant some seeds and take them home to watch your micro-journey grow.

Simple Starts is a great way to enjoy a morning with a garden view and start getting to know Edible Education Experience—a CommUNITY Champion, according to !

Find your $20 ticket on our programs page, 🔗 in bio. See you Saturday! 🌱💚

01/28/2025

What’s your kid up to after school? Starting this March, they could be sharpening their knife skills, harvesting knowledge from the garden, making new friends around the table and learning that fresh, nutritious foods are exciting to grow, cook, and share!

EEE’s first ever 6-Week After-School Program is live on our ticket page (🔗 in bio). Let us grow your child’s confidence and competence, and plant a seed that will grow into a lifelong healthy relationship with food.

*Plant/cooking puns not included in this curriculum.

01/24/2025

Can we take a moment to appreciate those knife skills? Beautifully julienned carrot and apple to accompany the first harvest spotlight for weekly culinary programming—bok choy!

These middle schoolers will be learning how to prepare and enjoy a different delicious garden harvest every Friday, so stay tuned as we watch them grow. 🌱💚

If you wish your child had access to weekly culinary and agricultural programming, good news! This year, we’re launching our 6-week after-school program, where students will explore food systems in the Culinary Garden and build life skills and confident in the Kitchen House.

Registration is live at www.edibleed.org/payforclass
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01/22/2025

The rain can’t stop a good time at EEE! ☔️🥬

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Coalition for the Homeless and Home of Bright Choices for garden-to-kitchen experiences.

Pasta days are always a blast, and we were excited to harvest some of the first crops from our culinary garden reboot thanks to the Good Food Garden Campaign. (You can help us finish the redesign by going to www.edibleed.org/donatenow !)

Send us a field trip inquiry on our site to have your own edible adventure!

01/15/2025

🌿 A HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers who showed up today to help in the culinary garden! 🙌 Together, we cleared beds and transplanted plants to make room for new outdoor learning spaces (more details to come!)
Your hard work and dedication continue to inspire us and make a lasting impact at Edible Education Experience. We are beyond grateful for your support and couldn’t do it without you! 🌱💚

If your interested in joining our volunteer team please apply on our website. We can’t wait to meet you!

01/10/2025

🌱 Let’s grow together! 🌱

Edible Education Experience is expanding and we’re looking to fill anexciting position:

Program Director
If you’re passionate about education, sustainability, and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Visit our website or click the link in bio for full job description. To apply, simply submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Join us in cultivating a better future—together! 🌿✨
https://www.edibleed.org/programdirector

01/10/2025

🌱 Let's grow together! 🌱

Edible Education Experience is expanding and we're looking to fill an exciting position:

Program Director
If you're passionate about education, sustainability, and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Visit our website or click the link in bio for full job description. To apply, simply submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Join us in cultivating a better future—together! 🌿✨
https://www.edibleed.org/programdirector

01/09/2025

🍯✨ Join us for a Sweet Experience with Mead! ✨🍯

Ready to discover the magic behind mead-making? 🍷🐝

We are hosting Joe Leigh from Zymarium Meadery for our monthly workshop, Culinary Curiosities. Where you can explore the fascinating world of honey and learn all about its history, process, and flavors. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or new to mead, this event will be a buzzin' good time! 🍯

🗓 Date & Time: Thursday 01/23/25 6PM - 8PM📍 Location: EEE 26 E. King St. Orlando, FL

Secure your spot today! 💻👉https://www.edibleed.org/payforclass/meadery
(Spots are limited—don’t miss out!)

01/03/2025

Today at Winter Day Camp we…

✅Planted nasturtiums 🌼
✅Tasted chocolates and made avocado mousse 🥑
✅Made corn tortillas with a chipotle lime black bean dip 🌽
✅Cooked plant-forward meals from 4 different Blue Zone countries 🍽️
✅Learned about herbs and spices 🫚
✅Did some yoga to practice healthy habits for the new year 🧘
✅Made customized tea blends to take home and enjoy ☕️

Whew! Our first program of 2025 was jam-packed with learning about how to feel good in the new year with food, community, and mindful activity.

We’re looking forward to our youth programs this year—check out www.edibleed.org to join in!

Garden education is proudly supported by the City of Orlando Mayor’s Matching Program.

12/22/2024

🌟 Happy Holidays from all of us at Edible Education Experience! 🌿 As we wrap up this year, we want to thank our incredible community for the support.

📸Pictured are some of the fresh, vibrant produce we shared with volunteers before closing for the holiday break.

As we look ahead to the new year, we’re excited to share delicious experiences with you. Stay tuned for what’s to come in 2025! 🎉

Until then, enjoy the season, support local, and keep nourishing yourself with the best of Florida! 🌱✨

12/20/2024

🎁 Last-minute holiday shopping? We’ve got you covered! Edible Education Experience now offers digital gift cards! ✨ Perfect for gifting an unforgettable experience.

Check out our upcoming 2025 programming and get a jumpstart on your plans for the new year!
https://www.edibleed.org/private-classes/gift-card
Link in bio

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12/18/2024

We received the sweetest thank you card from a student who attended our pasta-making class! It warms our hearts to see how much everyone enjoyed learning the art of pasta creation. 🍝✨

Speaking of pasta, we’ve got 2 homeschool field trip classes coming up this January! We’ll dive into the rich history of Italian cuisine and teach students how to make their very own pasta from scratch. Don’t miss out—sign up today and join us for a fun, hands-on culinary adventure!
https://www.edibleed.org/payforclass

12/17/2024

Normally our garden grows slowly day by day, one leaf at a time. But today it changed a LOT, and FAST! Look at what was accomplished so far during our Garden Reboot! Abundant thanks to the volunteers who were eager to get their hands dirty 🫶

We’re halfway to funding our garden project through the Good Food Campaign, and still need your help. Every gift plants a seed that helps us grow joy and connection. Link in bio. 🌿

12/17/2024

A Delicious Way to Make a Difference 🌱 - https://mailchi.mp/6db1aa2496d4/come-to-the-kitchen-house-this-november-13863754

12/10/2024

Had a blast with the financial team at our Longevity Cooking Class! 🥢 They rolled up our sleeves and learned to make fresh summer rolls, all while embracing a whole-food, plant-forward approach to eating. It was a hands-on experience that not only brought everyone closer together as a team but also helped explore the power of nourishing our bodies with vibrant, plant-based ingredients.

Here’s to good food, great company, and a healthier future! 🌱

12/10/2024

Harvest Joy, Support Education - https://mailchi.mp/2a726f8e3d06/come-to-the-kitchen-house-this-november-13863409

12/05/2024

Microgreens are a healthy way to add nutrients to your diet. They contain many vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.

For example, radish microgreens have double the amount of calcium and are higher in omega 3s than radishes. We are excited to use our radish microgreens as a health boosting garnish! 🌱💪🏼

12/03/2024

Giving to our Garden on Giving Tuesday - https://mailchi.mp/5a496d970cce/come-to-the-kitchen-house-this-november-13863146

11/27/2024

Thankful for Good Food - https://mailchi.mp/719428ff4333/come-to-the-kitchen-house-this-november-13863112

Address

26 E King Street
Orlando, FL
32804

Website

http://www.EdibleEd.org/

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