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Ensure a clean, compliant, and risk-free kitchen environment with our comprehensive Food Safety Training. Designed for both home cooks and industry professionals, this program covers essential practices like proper hygiene, correct food handling, and temperature control. Equip yourself or your team with the knowledge needed to maintain high standards and protect everyone’s health.
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Meet the Gardener: “Chef Charlene” Messer
Although the garden falls under the purview of the Price Institute, it has not been alone in the creation and upkeep of our little plot of land. There are many volunteers, students, organizations, and gardeners that have come together to make the garden what it is and we are looking to honor those who have had the biggest impact on our efforts through our blog’s newest series: Meet the Gardener!
Garden-to-Table Cooking Demonstration Classes
Experience the journey from the garden to your plate! Join our hands-on demonstration classes to learn how to grow, harvest, and prepare fresh, seasonal ingredients. Discover expert techniques, delicious recipes, and sustainable cooking practices that bring the flavors of nature right to your kitchen table.
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- Sustainable Cooking Techniques
- Interactive Learning Environment
- Delicious, Healthy Recipes


Passion for cooking can turn a profession any time
Indulge in a world of garden-inspired cuisine with our exclusive recipe collection. Get instant access to mouthwatering dishes, easy-to-follow instructions, and expert tips on using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Elevate your cooking routine today
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A Culinary Journey – Soup RecipesBowl of Bliss: A Soup Journey
Experience Comfort and Flavor in Every Spoonful!
Discover a unique collection of hearty and flavorful soup recipes crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Perfect for cozy evenings and nourishing meals, this eBook inspires you to create delicious, warming soups that comfort the soul and satisfy the palate. Download now and embark on a culinary journey that transforms simple ingredients into extraordinary bowls of bliss!
• Lentil and Vegetable Soup
• Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup
• Minestrone Soup
• Pumpkin and Ginger Soup
• Tomato and Basil Soup
• Sweet Potato and Black Bean SoupCategory: eBooks -
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Un viaje culinario: recetas de sopasCuenco de Placer: Un Viaje de Sopas
¡Disfruta del confort y el sabor en cada cucharada!
Descubre una colección única de recetas de sopas reconfortantes y llenas de sabor, elaboradas con ingredientes frescos y de temporada. Perfecto para noches acogedoras y comidas nutritivas, este eBook te inspirará a crear sopas deliciosas que calientan el alma y deleitan el paladar. ¡Descárgalo ahora y emprende un viaje culinario que transforma simples ingredientes en extraordinarios cuencos de placer!
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• Sopa de calabaza y coco
• Sopa minestrone
• Sopa De Calabaza Y Jengibre
• Sopa De Tomate Y Albahaca
• Sopa De Camote Y Frijoles NegrosCategory: eBooks -
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A Culinary Journey – Salad RecipesExperience a Burst of Fresh Flavors with Every Bite!
Discover a unique collection of salad recipes bursting with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Perfect for health enthusiasts, vegans, and salad lovers, this eBook guides you in crafting delightful, nutritious salads that transform everyday meals into vibrant culinary experiences. Download now and elevate your salad game with innovative recipes inspired by nature’s bounty!
• Apple, Walnut & Arugula Salad
• Cucumber, Tomato & Red Onion Salad
• Carrot & Beetroot Salad with Lemon Dressing
• Berry Quinoa Salad
• Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with LimeCategory: eBooks -
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Un viaje culinario: recetas de ensaladas¡Experimenta una explosión de sabores frescos en cada bocado!
Descubre una colección única de recetas de ensaladas repletas de ingredientes frescos y de temporada. Perfecto para los amantes de una alimentación saludable, veganos y entusiastas de las ensaladas, este eBook te guiará en la creación de ensaladas deliciosas y nutritivas que transformarán tus comidas diarias en vibrantes experiencias culinarias. ¡Descárgalo ahora y eleva el nivel de tus ensaladas con recetas innovadoras inspiradas en la abundancia de la naturaleza!
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• Ensalada De Pepino, Tomate Y Cebolla Morada
• Ensalada De Zanahoria Y Remolacha Con Aderezo De Limón
• Ensalada De Quinua Y Bayas
• Ensalada De Sandía Y Pepino Con LimaCategory: eBooks -
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A Culinary Journey – Plant-Based RecipesDiscover a unique collection of fresh and flavorful vegetable recipes inspired by nature’s bounty.
Perfect for vegans and plant-based enthusiasts alike, this eBook guides you in creating delicious, sustainable dishes that showcase the best of seasonal produce. Download now and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates vegetables in a whole new way!
• Mushroom and Walnut “Ground Meat”
• Mushroom “Steak” with Garlic Herb Butter
• Mushroom and Chickpea “Meat” Wraps
• Mushroom and Black Bean “Burger Patties”Category: eBooks -
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Un viaje culinario: recetas a base de plantas¡Sumérgete en un Jardín de Sabores con Recetas Innovadoras de Vegetales!
Descubre una colección única de recetas de vegetales frescas y llenas de sabor, inspiradas en la abundancia de la naturaleza. Perfecto para veganos y amantes de la cocina basada en plantas, este eBook te guiará en la creación de platos deliciosos y sostenibles que destacan lo mejor de la producción estacional. ¡Descárgalo ahora y emprende una aventura culinaria que celebra los vegetales de una manera totalmente nueva!
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• “Carne molida” de champiñones y nueces
• “Filete” de champiñones con mantequilla de hierbas y ajo
•Wraps de “carne” de champiñones y garbanzos
• “Hamburguesas” de champiñones y frijoles negrosCategory: eBooks

Who is Charlene Messer?
Charlene Messer epitomizes the African proverb, “It takes a village.” She is dedicated to improving the wellness of her community.
A passionate advocate for youth and food activist, she is affectionately known as Chef Charlene in the community. She is on a mission to spread greater awareness about the importance of sustainable food systems and healthy living. She credits her late grandmother Ardith Ransom for her passion for cooking. Charlene said by preparing meals after school she discovered what would become part of her platform today.
As founder and CEO of Elegant Bouquet Kitchen, Inc. created in 2013, Messer is now promoting food equity, urban gardening, nutritious food, and wellness. She has spent the past decade connecting residents to high quality produce grown at local urban gardens and food demonstrations. Charlene is a Servsafe Manager Instructor & Proctor certifying nationally.
A fellow of the Cloud Institute for Sustainable Education, Messer is involved with numerous community partnerships including gardening initiatives run by Newark Science and Sustainability, Urban Agriculture Cooperative, Alminur Farms, La Casa De Don Pedro, Newark Community Health Center, and the Rutgers Newark-Price Institute.
Additionally, she also serves as principal of CHARM’S Business Consulting, LLC, fellow of the Governing Institute of New Jersey, Fellow of Community Foundation Leadership Initiative of New Jersey, and Kean University Alumni where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration, New Jersey Notary Public, Consultant, 2024 Rutgers Cooperative Extension Master Gardener, an avid attendee of culinary workshops to learn, and refine her cooking techniques. During her extra-curricular time Ms. Messer serves as Exquisite 1st runner up Ms. Full Figured NJ USA.



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