Budding home cooks like Ashley Le Noury and Cr Peter Maynard (pictured centre) are learning to whip up tasty, healthy meals with community kitchen facilitator Jim Todd. Mr Todd is part of the council’s community kitchen program which teaches people to prepare nutritious meals for their families. Volunteers meet fortnightly with groups of six to eight at schools, community centres, halls and churches to plan recipes, budgets and learn to cook. Participants cook two to four meals during each session. Cr Maynard said each group had a facilitator who received training in safe food handling, healthy eating and budgeting. The council needs more volunteers and will hold free training sessions at the civic centre, 1.30-4.30pm on Monday, February 25 and Monday, March 4. Register by calling 8734 5488 by February 18.
