UNIT 4
Food Gathering
Organize a gathering between a group where participants take an inventory, with particular focus on food which is about to expire or is not planned to be eaten such as tins.
Take stock of pantry, refrigerator and freezer before attending the gathering.
Create a meal plan as a group pooling each of the resources, and then utilize a pantry app such as ‘supercook’ or any from the list:
Prepare food in advance and in bulk, then eat together, save and eat leftovers safely.
Store food appropriately, donate to food banks, compost or use leftovers creatively.
This can have a variety of effects, including showing the benefits of reducing food waste through pooling resources and making sure purchases are allocated effectively or disposed
of creatively. This can also have the effect of aiding planning, community resourcing, highlighting recipe apps, and indicating where hardship funds are in the local community.
This should also have the effect of offering follow ups for individuals in the community, and can encourage further meetings such as:
Recipe Exchange
Encourage participants to share their family recipes and document them in a recipe book.
This exchange of culinary knowledge promotes intergenerational learning and preserves cultural traditions for future
generations.
Intergenerational
Cooking Teams
Form intergenerational cooking teams comprising individuals from different age groups and cultural backgrounds. Assign each team the task of preparing a meal that combines elements from various European cuisines. This promotes collaboration, understanding, and the blending of cultural flavors.
Reflection and Discussion
Facilitate a reflection session. Encourage open dialogue on the importance of intergenerational connections and the value of cultural diversity within European communities.