Teens in Hudson, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens have been working hard in the kitchen to learn new cooking skills that they can share with others. With a host of solid…
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The Teen Apprenticeship program is in full swing at The Sylvia Center. With over 20 weeks of training and practice this school year, our teens are learning the basics of…
Because of our supporters, more youth and teens in New York are cooking together and building healthy habits to last a lifetime. Today, we share Laura Kern Hennessey’s story: What…
Watch our Program Director, Samantha Pagan, on this short feature from @NowThisFood. At The Sylvia Center, we believe that every young person should know how delicious food tastes and be…
As we watch the snow fall in the early spring, it’s hard to imagine that sunshine is on its way, but this soup reminds us that sunshine MUST be around…
We are chefs, outdoor educators, and teachers who encourage youth to cook and eat what makes them feel good. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are honoring the hard…
Our Brooklyn Teen Apprentices showed off what they’ve been learning by making their own hand pies with winter pears and cranberries. The following week, they made a different kind of…
Vegan Stir-Fried Udon Noodles yields 4 servings Ingredients 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup julienned onion 1 cup julienned red pepper 1 cup julienned green pepper 1…
Through a partnership with NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, The Sylvia Center teaches cooking classes to young people and their families who are affected by Celiac. This unique partnership allows for families...
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This Month’s Recipe: Soup Joumou This winter, we had the pleasure of hosting Lywana Dorzilor as an intern at The Sylvia Center. Lywana, a junior at City College of New…
