It’s not even 4:00 pm yet and students have begun to arrive. They’ve gone through their usual routine of signing in, putting bags away, and immediately checking the agenda for the day. All of a sudden, faces turn and questions fly. “Are we really putting black beans in our brownies?” “Do we really have to use vegetables today?”
I couldn’t helpbut smile. No, none of th e recipes were a shock to me and I personally enjoy each one. But I realized just how nuts the recipes seemed. The confused looks of our Brainfoodians gave me insight to the new challenge they were being presented with.