Aarhus University (Denmark): Sustainability at the Food Festival
At the Food Festival in Aarhus, Aarhus University hosted an interactive activity where visitors categorized food items based on water usage and carbon emissions. Attendees from all ages enjoyed learning about the environmental impacts of food through a gamified, hands-on experience. The goal was to educate without preaching, making sustainability both fun and accessible.
Food Bank (Poland): A Vegan Christmas Eve for Families
The Food Bank in Olsztyn hosted a Vegan Christmas Eve for Families event, featuring a cooking demo by MasterChef winner Aleksandra Juszkiewicz. Families learned how to prepare plant-based holiday meals while exploring sustainable eating habits. The event provided delicious tastings, educational games, and a chance for families to discover the benefits of plant-based cooking.
ClimateSmart Elephant (Hungary): Plant-Based Christmas Desserts in Dévaványa
In the small Hungarian village of Dévaványa, a holiday event focused on plant-based, lactose-free desserts brought the community together. Seventh-grade students at Ványai Ambrus Primary School prepared the treats, learning about sustainable food choices while contributing to the village’s Christmas market. This event emphasized the importance of inclusive, sustainable eating for all.
Bioazul (Spain): Healthy Breakfast Workshop for Children
In Málaga, Spain, Bioazul hosted a Healthy Breakfast workshop for primary school students. Through fun activities like burning a cashew nut to observe energy and comparing sugar content in breakfast drinks, students learned the importance of a balanced breakfast. The workshop aimed to inspire healthy habits early on, laying the foundation for a generation of informed, sustainable eaters.
Professional Forum for Education (PFE): Vegan Cookies with Ukrainian and Bulgarian Kids
On December 14th, 2024, the Professional Forum for Education hosted a delightful event with Ukrainian and Bulgarian children and their parents. Led by chef Ventsislav Parvanov, the kids learned how to make vegan Christmas cookies while improving social skills like sharing and patience. The event also featured a creative session where the children decorated their cookies with vegan icing. It was a fun and cozy morning that highlighted how cooking together can be both enjoyable and a great way to reduce animal products in recipes.
These F2F events highlight how Kitchen Adventure is making a difference by educating communities about sustainable food choices. Each event offers practical lessons, making sustainability approachable and enjoyable, and fostering lasting change in how we think about food and nutrition.
