Chef Brian Lumley talks kitchensafety with his budding chefs.
July 23, 2014
Chef Lumley’s Budding Chefs
Thursday Life: FOOD
Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Culinary Personality of the Year and recipient of the Jamaica Observer Online Award, Brian Lumley, led his team at Foodie Focused Limited in another successful staging of the first leg of their annual culinary camp for kids, aptly dubbed ‘Budding Chefs’.
The camp attracted 35 children ages five to nine and ended on Friday, July 18.
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Budding chefs were exposed not only to the culinary side of the industry but were shown how to prepare healthier meal options.
Indeed the rationale behind Budding Chefs, which Lumley and his sister Stephanie started in 2012, is that of combating childhood obesity. “We have”, said Lumley, “seen the upward trend of childhood obesity in Jamaica and decided to do something about it. Budding Chefs is our way of tackling what many have deemed a global epidemic.”
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Lumley’s lesson plan includes a very exciting tour of Sovereign supermarket, where his charges push trolleys through the wide aisles and are helped by their tutor to select the items required for a balanced, healthier dining experience. The hope is that these youngsters can influence what is purchased and prepared at home long after their culinary camp ends.
The primary sponsors of this initiative are the Jamaica Observer, Reggae Jammin, Appliance Traders Limited Home, VMBS, Jamaica Producers,Tru-Juice, Sovereign Supermarket-Liguanea, and Ribena.
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The Budding Chefs were taught how to make balanced meals and even a power snack that included ingredients such as flax seeds and chocolate.
“We are delighted to partner with Chef Lumley,” shared Reggae Jammin’ Brand Manager Racquel Watson. “We are as eager as he is to empower our children in a fun, comfortable environment on how to maintain a healthy diet using Reggae Jammin’ products like our burgers and chicken franks, which are geared towards children.”
Chef Lumley and his team are getting ready for their August staging which targets children ages 10 to 13. Participants will be exposed to theoretical and practical skills on topics spanning kitchen safety, choosing healthy foods, and healthy cooking methods.
Fruity garden salad in a balsamic vinaigrette made by campers atBudding Chefs culinary camp.
Chef Brian Lumley readies to show Budding Chefs campersCaitlyn Kumst (left) Savannah Thomson (centre) and DestinyDuncan, how to make their own salad dressing at the pop-upclass held at Sovereign supermarket.
Campers Tau McHail (left), ZaineRedwood (centre) and GraemeHull show their camp spirit ontheir trip to the Azans’ Farm inSt Catherine, which was part ofthe recently concluded BuddingChefs culinary camp.
Campers were enthusiastic about their trip to Sovereignsupermarket where Chef Lumley guided them through theaisles in search of healthier food options.
Aliyah Heaven (left) carefully places her Reggae Jamminsausage atop her flatbread creation during a pop-up classat Sovereign supermarket while her little sister Jada paysclose attention. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRIAN LUMLEY)
Campers pay keen attention to Chef Lumley while learning about breakfast essentials during the BuddingChefs culinary camp. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRIAN LUMLEY)
Budding Chefs alums Zaine Redwood(left) and Maiya Barbar show off theirsmiles during the recently concludedBudding Chefs culinary camp.
Chef Brian Lumley poses with futureBudding Chef and adorable niece AbriannaGayle during the closing ceremony atBudding Chefs culinary camp.
A shot of some ingredients that made up the chickenkebabs that campers created during Budding Chefsculinary camp.
SydneyMatalon enjoysher flat breadcreation during a popupclass at Sovereignsupermarket duringBudding Chefsculinary camp.
Chef Rebecca Karram (left) and Chef Charissa Henry pause toshare a smile during a pizza-making session with the campersat Budding Chefs.
