Food & You Series
This project series provides members with an opportunity to explore a variety of food-related subjects focusing on the main food groups. The topics range from food safety and the correct usage of kitchen tools to different food preparation techniques, nutrition, meal etiquette, and menu planning. Members will explore both metric and imperial measurements, as well as master the best cooking and measuring methods for different food ingredients. Each unit will incorporate guidance from Canada’s Food Guide, assisting members in making healthy food choices. At the end of the Food & You series, members will have gathered a diverse collection of recipes. Click below for your project!
Food & You 1

This is an introductory 4-H project. Members will work through the fundamental skills needed for food prep such as how to read a recipe, knowing what ingredients to buy, measuring techniques, baking vs cooking, etc. It's like Food 101- 4-H Style!
PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Recipe File (w/ 8 recipes)
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Favorite Chip Cookies
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Cookies in a jar
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Kitchen Etiquette
You will need...
Recipes & Resources
(Separate answer key available for Leaders)
Leader Resources
Resources (if available) are accessible on the 4-H Google Drive. Please reach out to your 4-H Specialist.
Food & You - Dairy

This project will explore food prep and baking / cooking with milk & milk alternates. Highlights include yummy yogurt muffins, exploration into the dairy industry and learning about tools & utensils used in the kitchen.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Recipe File (w/ 8 dairy based recipes)
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Yogurt Muffins
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Special Project
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Safety & proper use of kitchen tools
You will need...
Recipes & Resources
(Separate answer key available for Leaders)
Leader Resources
Resources (if available) are accessible on the 4-H Google Drive. Please reach out to your 4-H Specialist.
Food & You - Breads & Cereals

This project is designed to help members learn about the different grains, where they come from and how they are processed and used in everyday baking and cooking.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Recipe File (w/ 8 grain based recipes)
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Pan Rolls
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Menu Planning
You will need...
Recipes & Resources
Leader Resources
Resources (if available) are accessible on the 4-H Google Drive. Please reach out to your 4-H Specialist.
Food & You - Fruits & Veggies

This project will have a main focus on fruits & vegetables, but also the related industries including how produce is grown, where it comes from, eating well, field to fork, using your own garden and preparing/storing foods correctly!
PROJECT OUTCOMES
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Recipe File (w/ 3 fruit based recipes & 3 veggie based recipes)
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Carrot Potato Muffins
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Planting of potted herb
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May explore cutting/chopping techniques, freezing, preserving
You will need...
Recipes & Resources
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Carrot Potato Muffins NEW RECIPE for 2024
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Potted Herb - Planting Resource
Leader Resources
Resources (if available) are accessible on the 4-H Google Drive. Please reach out to your 4-H Specialist.







