Joi Chevalier, Founder and CEO of The Cook’s Nook shared the screen with anchor and reporter Katie Orth, Fox 7 Austin on October 10th, 2024, at the Good Day Cooks segment of Fox 7 Austin.
Joi, along with Mitchell Blumka, Food Service Supervisor, The Cook’s Nook, made two delicious dishes “Korean Roasted Fish on Jasmine Rice with Korean Green Beans” and “Lemon-Glazed Chicken over Wild Rice Blend and Broccoli-Carrot Sauté”. Joi talked about The Cook’s Nook, participation in Food Is Medicine (FIM) initiative and its importance to targeted populations, foodways, cultural relevance and more!
Joi also talked about the Food Policy Program as Chair of Austin Travis County Food Policy Board, how The Cook’s Nook along with community advisor committee and inputs from thousands of community members helped to create the regional food plan. The food plan is a framework to address things around local food system – from growing and distributing food to reducing waste, each centered on building a sustainable and just food system for all.
Learn more about The Cook’s Nook along with our delicious recipes!