Edible Island

Edible Island offers enrichment classes at DISES with hands-on experiences to develop and refine taste preferences, while building kitchen skills and encouraging intuitive cooking.

Past projects have included Edible Island mentoring the preparation of fruit and vegetable snacks for the entire school. Students worked with Edible Island instructors to wash, cut, and prep snack boxes for each grade classroom. Students also prepared accompanying dips and sauces, including hummus and other dressings. This class taught students the basics of food safety, hygiene, knife skills, and basic cooking skills. Participants gained familiarity with a broad range of fruits and vegetables and the most efficient way to prepare them for eating and/or cooking.