Author: Christine Hanakawa

Let’s Go to Santa’s Workshop

Christine Hanakawa

This workshop helped to educate 4-H members about food presentation and food safety. We worked with adults and members who were interested in entering the annual Oahu County 4-H Food Show which was held on January 12, 2020 at Farrington High School. Our group used recipes that were simple to allow the members to be creative with their food plating.  We also developed an awareness of how to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. This food safety principle is very important. We also taught everyone how to fold…

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CHEFs 4-H SPIN Club

Christine Hanakawa

The SPIN club, featured renowned high school students in the Culinary Academy of Farrington High School: Rycial Ignacio, Claythan Blas, and Kaimana Werkmeister, teaching students interested in the Culinary industry or simply interested in cooking. The classes were conducted throughout November until December, just in time for the annual Food Show.  In total, 6 classes, 2 hours per session were organized, and the children prepared and displayed “comfort and holiday foods.”  These interactive classes encouraged students to apply their knowledge and skills to be able to feel comfortable and safe in the kitchen. The students learned and practiced basic…

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Parliamentary Procedure and Officer Workshop

Christine Hanakawa

Opportunity for youth and adults to learn about the Parliamentary Procedure and to explore the different leadership roles and responsibilities in a youth organization.  Open for any youth (9 years and older) and adults!  Go to http://go.hawaii.edu/bOA. Click Parliamentary Procedure and Officer Workshop Flyer to download. Any questions or for more information, best to email Christine at chanakaw@hawaii.edu.

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