Global Groceries
Sunday, April 6, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Families, grocery shopping is about to get a lot more fun! Join Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones in the Commons to take a close look at look at just how far your groceries travel. Learn about ingredients you love through a global perspective, and discover why shopping for your groceries at local markets and cooking seasonal meals can bolster your community while having a greater global impact.
About Chef’s Palate
Chef’s Palate, hosted by Grace Farms Founding Pastry Chef and educator Leah Jones, is a family-friendly series of educational conversations designed to explore all the ways in which food intersects many aspects of our lives.
Leah Jones has more than 15 years of food service and culinary experience and has been with Grace Farms since its opening in 2015. She leads recipe research and development for all baking and pastry programs. She feels strongly about creating a more sustainable and equitable food system, both locally and globally, and upholds a zero-food waste approach when it comes to baking. She holds a B.S. in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University.
