Nutrition class gone wrong

So it was last week Monday, we planned on having a nutrition class for a summer camp on Commercial Ave. here in the South Side. But unfortunately that went horribly. We called in advance to ask if the day camp had a projector, and they had replied with "Yes," so we went. We get to the day camp building and it was just a spiral of disaster, the projector was not there so one of the people working there had to get one from somewhere, their computer was not working, and there were way more people then what was expected, and some were older then what we expected as well. We decided to reschedule and just try another day, but now I have to use my laptop because their computer isn't working. Today is attempt "number 2," lets see how this ends up. This is Krystal, and I bid you a due.

Soul Vegetarian East

Hey! It's Keisha! Last week the whole SSP team went on a field trip to Soul Vegetarian East for lunch. Soul Vegetarian East (SVE) is a restaurant that only serves vegan food that is inspired by traditional soul food. A traditional soul food meal consists of: collard greens, candied yams, fried chicken, corn bread, and mac&cheese. However, at SVE we had many of the same type of things; but in a new way. Some of the things we ate were battered cauliflower, buffalo tofu, barbecue seitan (meat substitute), spaghetti with olive oil, vegetables, and basil, kale greens, and a vegan milkshake. The whole South Chicago team tried everything offered to get the full experience. We had our favorites like, the spaghetti, the battered cauliflower, and the vegan milkshake. But we also had somethings we were huge fans of. Overall, I loved the restaurant and what it stood for in the Chicago community; healthy living.

Green City Market

Hi! Taylor here. A couple of weeks ago, we all took a trip to Green City Market which is located right next to Lincoln Park Zoo. At this market, you get to meet local organic farmers who sell some of their food they have grown. We were able to taste edible flowers, broccoli grass, cherries, and wheat grass juice. When I tasted the wheat grass juice it was very sweet and minty. I was actually surprised. I was also able to try humus. It was a very weird texture, and had an odd flavor. Although I didn't like it, I was proud that I tried it. As lunch time approached, Keisha, Krystal, and I went looking for "regular" food. I remember me and Keisha saying, "Where's the organic Mcdonalds!?" We came across a place that was selling pizza. All three of us ordered a slice of cheese pizza. It was really good, the only thing that tasted different was the cheese. We also were able to try a fresh strawberry smoothie that was delicious. Overall, it was a really fun day and everyone enjoyed themselves. Keep coming back for more reflections about our experiences.

Edible Garden Tour

Hello, Taylor here from team South Chicago. Last Wednesday, all of the groups went to The Edible Garden which was located in Lincoln Park Zoo. In this garden, we got a tour and were able to try different kinds of plants. We tried dill, raspberries, rat-tail radishes, fresh broccoli, and many other things. The garden had compost bins, and it was organic. That means that there are not additives added to help the plants grow. It's all natural. We learned that it takes blueberries up to 2-3 years to grow. We also had a chance to ask questions such as, "how do they water the plants evenly." They said that they used a water system that turns on at 12 midnight every night. Many people did not want to try stuff, but I tried everything! I was really proud of myself. In the end, the tour was really informative and interactive. I would go again any day! Stay tuned for more of our exciting trips and events!