Why We Chose Food Network Favorites

Some chefs are SO famous that if you just say their first names you know exactly who I’m referring to such as: Gordan Giada Bobby Jamie Guy Ina Quick test, do you know all of their last names?  Answers are at the bottom! While these chefs won’t be cooking for your kids anytime soon, we’ve […]

This WEIRD trick helps picky eaters eat vegetables

Hello parents,Since the announcement last Friday that I will be taking on 5 parents to transform their kids from picky eaters to veggie eaters, the response has been fantastic. If you’d like to join this select group of parents who know the importance of improving their child’s diet, email me “Yes, I’d like to transform my child’s […]

How to fix the “picky eater” problem

Happy Friday! I have something special for parents who have this problem: My child is a picky eater and won’t eat (insert vegetable) Maybe your child will only eat steak and potatoes, but won’t touch cooked broccoli. Or your child will NOT eat kale even though you eat it all the time and are trying […]

Double Chocolate Fun

Hello parents, We’re taking a detour today. We’ve been eating a lot of healthy foods recently. But isn’t it time to enjoy a treat? After all, it’s the summer and it’s ok to indulge occasionally. Some fall after-school classes are even open for registration. But, this week we’re teaching 400 students through Glendale Unified how […]

Master Marketer Seth Godin shares his secret to bond with his kids

I found this comment enlightening from a best-selling author and marketing authority I respect, Seth Godin, and it could help improve your relationship with your child. In the Tim Ferriss podcast, a favorite of mine to listen to while walking my dog every morning he explains, (my highlights in bold) “If you spend two hours a day without […]

NEW video on the broccoli dish we taught 100 kids last week

Hot off the press we have a NEW cooking video for you (and a lot more in the que) I didn’t mean to make that rhyme, it just happens from time to time. Last Thursday I was subbing a cooking camp day at Village School (follow us on Instagram (ChefEricTeach) and I had ONE challenge Could I […]

3 Foods To Make With Kids When It’s HOT Outside

When it’s hot outside, kids crave something cold and refreshing. With temperature in LA going above 100+ degrees here are three easy recipes to make at home to beat the heat, snack on some sweet and sneak in some veggies. 1)  Make some homemade gelato ice cream ==>  Watch how we teach 2 kids how to make […]

Weekend Recipe: Healthier Orange Chicken & Tofu

On Monday I visited our summer camp in Ventura, CA (my hometown!) to see this recipe in action. I’ve been tinkering it for years and finally have the perfect version.  Plus in our class we have all of the kids make the classic and vegetarian (with tofu) version. Orange Chicken From a Chinese Restaurant: More […]

The surprise

I was blindfolded and in the back of a cab. I had no idea where I was going and the suspense was killing me. For those who read yesterday’s email, it was my birthday and my girlfriend told me we were going to a fine-dining French restaurant called “Le McDonalds.” At 7:00pm we stepped into […]

It’s my birthday

As I reach for my morning coffee (today is Organic Sumatra from a local roaster made in an Aeropress) it hits me as I realize it’s my birthday.  I’m 33, and life is going very well. Today I’ll be working in the morning and enjoying the rest of the afternoon off.  My girlfriend is taking me out […]