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On Monday August 12^th a presentation was given by a Greenmarket representative at Coffeehouse Senior Center.  This was an opportunity for people to learn about Greenmarket, an organization which holds farmers’ markets in New York City, and also for them to watch a demonstration of how to make a raw summer squash salad. 

Making a high tea healthy might seem like quite a challenge!  The traditional British  tea with sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and cakes does not particularly conjure up thoughts of a healthy meal.  Read on to find out how we adapted our High Tea to include some healthier elements...

As part of our Healthy High Tea we made a Victoria Sandwich.  This is a traditional British cake which consists of two sponge cakes sandwiched together with butter cream and jam.  We made ours a little healthier by using crème fraîche, strawberries and blueberries instead.  Find out how to make it here...

You’ve probably heard of high and afternoons teas, and seen swanky hotels and tearooms offering these tasty treats.  But what’s the difference between them and where did this elegant tradition all begin?  Find out all about the tradition here...  

This summer I have been working as an intern at Project FIND as part of the Winant Clayton Volunteers exchange program.  I recently organised a "Healthy High Tea" which was held at Hargrave House, read about my time at Project FIND and the high tea here...

As well as cooking Dolores enjoys being creative and singing.  Read about her singing and take a look at some photos of the artwork she has done at the Life Maps class.  

This week's meal is an arugula salad, tofu and summer berry fruit salad, prepared by Hamilton resident Dolores.  Check out our step by step instructions to make this delicious and nutritious meal.

This week’s chef is Dolores, who recently moved into Hamilton House.  Dolores is an active member of the community, and when she heard about “What’s Cooking”, she was keen to get involved!