What's Cookin' at HSB?

A Recipe for Success

Chef hats and computers? It was an interesting mix for the 50 boys and girls who came to Bring Your Child to Work Day at the HSB Valley Forge office last August. And, evidently a very successful one. Children and employees alike seemed to enjoy the various day's events planned for them.

The activities were built around a cooking theme, and were invited to think about what "ingredients" make HSB a successful company.

Penn Maid, a local dairy producer, got the day going with a presentation on nutrition, the benefits of calcium, the importance of exercise, and healthy eating for a healthy mind.

The children then rotated through three activities:

Arts and Crafts – The children decorated aprons and made chef hats from poster board and tissue paper.
Computer Fun – The children brought in their favorite recipe, which they typed on a computer to produce a collaborative cook book.
Cooking Demonstration – Chefs Steve D. Jr and Sean from the deli at 595 E. Swedesford Road showed the nine- to 12-year-olds how to make omelets, giving each child an opportunity to flip an omelet in the pan. Meanwhile, the 7- to 8-year-old group participated in a Dirt Pudding cooking experience.

The day ended with water ice, pretzels, and a slideshow of the day's photographs. As a memento, each child got a goody bag that contained a mixing bowl, cooking utensils, and candy. In addition to the planned activities, the children also got to spend some time at their hosts' work stations to see what they do at work.