The echo of “ wow! » extends beyond the kitchen of the Pont-Boileau school. “ The closet of happiness » has just opened. The snack hiding place now has no secrets for children. Lou, the catering agent, continues the visit and his explanations. “ Refrigerators, cold chain, diving… we show behind the scenes today… »
Today, the door of the school restaurant is even open to parents. “ For the Fortnight of Families in the Spotlight, we invited them to participate in our cooking workshop », says Angélique, the after-school activity leader. Ezio and Fayane are already working on cutting the pears. “ We are used to peeling and removing the seeds, because we do that in APE (Peri-educational workshop) », smile Agapi, Elyane and Luna.
“Be interested in what they do”
Loan activates the blender under the eyes of Angélique, his mother: “ At home, we cook together. Doing it, here, at school, and with your friends, is an added pleasure. » Christine, Kendji’s grandmother, confirms: “ Being interested in what they do, giving them time, is important. With this workshop, they learn cooking, but also how not to waste. »
Because leftovers from lunch serve as the basis for recipes. “ Last time, we made caramelized apples and pears, with honey and almonds », specifies Taline. The stages of development are listed in their little booklets. “ They wrote the recipe themselves », continues Angélique, the host. In the colorful notebooks, the ingredients are displayed. “ The best is the chocolate chip muffin! »
The apple-pear crumble comes out of the oven. “ This is the best time », admits Luna. Around the table, children and parents share a snack. “ We would definitely go back to school for that! »
