Euro-Toques International with the European Commission - DG Sanco 

Hooray! The European Day!

In 14 EU countries, Chefs cooked with children, teachers, parents and Commission representatives. Thanks to their know-how, they helped children eating a large variety of products, even some children do not usually consume with pleasure. For example: vegetables. To have an overview of the events in EU countries, you can download the file here. You can also go to the Euro-Toques national website (click on the map). In Brussels, four European chefs went to the European School and gave a cooking lesson to children: Bernard Fournier (Europe), Luciano Tona (Italy), Gunnar Forssell (Sweden), Henri Charvet (France). There guests of Honour were: Markos Kyprianou (on the picture): European Commissioner in charge of Health, Madame Vassilacou: head of the school, 60 children from different nationalities, Parents and Teachers. 

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The Chefs shared with the “EU Mini-Chefs” some of their best kept secrets.

Eating is a pleasure: encourage enjoyment for food, happiness of being together around a Table
Be picky but do not spend to much money
Balance your menu: it should be healthy and light

Be aware of  intrinsic health benefits

Always select fresh and seasonal products Learn to recognize basic tastes and mainly four flavours:  sweet, sour, bitter, salty

Recognize quality of true and original textures, colors and looks, understand the nature of the products

Know how to Preserve, Cut, Slice, Cook
Search for best Associations, fine Sauces, appropriate Seasoning
Always Respect Local Traditions and Best Eating Habits

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Very important: the Chefs bought fresh products on the market and brought them themselves directly to schools.

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To have a complete background of the "European Day of Healthy Food and Cooking", please go here.