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we started a chez panisse foundation. its purpose was to raise money. >> the genesis came from the idea of the edible schoolyard? did the reaction, what was the reaction of the parents? were the parents suspect? were they concerned you were invading on the curriculum? did they think this was a waste of time for their kids? how did people respond? >> we did everything we could bring them into this delicious way of thinking, both the kids and the parents. so we weren't, we used to bring math classes over to chez panisse and feed them lunch. the teachers were having a meeting and i wanted them to incorporate these ideas. we had to feed them to them. we invited the principals for dinner and lunch. it was all through drawing them in through a pleasurable experience. once you get hooked, you see, on the flavors, you give very willingly. [laughter]. >> i want to get to soul food in a second. how do you answer? you pick a carrot? what is the education? what is the narrative? >> the math teachers bring their kids out into the gard
we started a chez panisse foundation. its purpose was to raise money. >> the genesis came from the idea of the edible schoolyard? did the reaction, what was the reaction of the parents? were the parents suspect? were they concerned you were invading on the curriculum? did they think this was a waste of time for their kids? how did people respond? >> we did everything we could bring them into this delicious way of thinking, both the kids and the parents. so we weren't, we used to...
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he knew chez panisse had something to do with gardens. he hadn't eaten here. this person could be useful, let her come in and see what she can do. so when we walked around and talked, okay, well with, you know, i'm prepared to do a garden, i'm not sure i'm ready to feed every child a real lunch. he said we better wait a bit. i said it is all or nothing. he said i'll get back to you. it took him 6 months and then he called back and said i have been working with parents and the teachers and i think we are ready to have you come. that is the vision is to feed every child at school. >> and you were able to accomplish that? >> yeah. [laughter]. not yet. we will. we will. it is very hard to work in a public school system like the one in california. >> sure. >> because we don't have any money for books, to pay teachers, to fix up a kitchen. >> who paid for the capitol work to rip up the asphalt and plant the garden? >> me. i just called friends. i said would you lend me the money. a couple of friends wondered what people, [inaudible] for the literacy and suzi [inaudi
he knew chez panisse had something to do with gardens. he hadn't eaten here. this person could be useful, let her come in and see what she can do. so when we walked around and talked, okay, well with, you know, i'm prepared to do a garden, i'm not sure i'm ready to feed every child a real lunch. he said we better wait a bit. i said it is all or nothing. he said i'll get back to you. it took him 6 months and then he called back and said i have been working with parents and the teachers and i...
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so we weren't, we used to bring math classes over to chez panisse and feed them lunch. the teachers were having a meeting and i wanted them to incorporate these ideas. we had to feed them to them. we invited the principals for dinner and lunch. it was all through drawing them in through a pleasurable experience. once you get hooked, you see, on the flavors, you give very willingly. [laughter]. >> i want to get to soul food in a second. how do you answer? you pick a carrot? what is the education? what is the narrative? >> the math teachers bring their kids out into the garden. >> math? >> math, into the garden, we have a couple they decide they are measuring the beds. the kids are having a good time doing this thing because they were in their boots in the grass and picking a couple of ras berries on the way. hands on education is a way to really make an impression and have the education. so they are doing that. they are counting snails. >> counting snails. >> you know, there are so many ways. how many buckets of water does it take to water the bed? it is just very, um --
so we weren't, we used to bring math classes over to chez panisse and feed them lunch. the teachers were having a meeting and i wanted them to incorporate these ideas. we had to feed them to them. we invited the principals for dinner and lunch. it was all through drawing them in through a pleasurable experience. once you get hooked, you see, on the flavors, you give very willingly. [laughter]. >> i want to get to soul food in a second. how do you answer? you pick a carrot? what is the...
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by way of introduction, alice waters is the founder and owner of chez panisse restaurant in berkeley, california and vice president of flow food internation. ms. waters is a board member of the san francisco and bringing organic local food to the general public, also the author of 9 cook books and championed all local organic farms and ranches for more than 3 decades. most recent book is the art of simple cooking. mayor gavin newsom has brought fresh ideas and renewed ideas to the city and county of san francisco known internationally for his environmental records. he has paid attention to his healthy food to partner in public schools in healthy food programs. let's almost mayor gavin newsom and ms. alice waters. [applause] >> after you. all right. the carpet even is soft and cuddling. thank you, all of you and to our great librarian, thank you very much for helping organize this and hosting this and for your kind introduction, and alice, welcome, to what i hope and expect will be very painless. but nonetheless, a very important conversation. before we get started, just logistically,
by way of introduction, alice waters is the founder and owner of chez panisse restaurant in berkeley, california and vice president of flow food internation. ms. waters is a board member of the san francisco and bringing organic local food to the general public, also the author of 9 cook books and championed all local organic farms and ranches for more than 3 decades. most recent book is the art of simple cooking. mayor gavin newsom has brought fresh ideas and renewed ideas to the city and...
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by way of introduction, alice waters is the founder and owner of chez panisse restaurant in berkeley, california a
by way of introduction, alice waters is the founder and owner of chez panisse restaurant in berkeley, california a