Recipe for Success Foundation

Recipe for Success Foundation Recipe for Success combats childhood obesity and transforms lives by making healthy food fun, tasty,

Recipe for Success Foundation was founded in 2005 by Gracie & Bob Cavnar to combat childhood obesity by changing the way children understand, appreciate and eat their food and educate and mobilize the community to provide them with healthier diets. We are transforming lives by making healthy food fun, tasty, affordable, easy and accessible. We have developed Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education™, an

evidence-based, chef designed, comprehensive, experiential learning program that makes healthy food fun for children. It is now available nationwide through trained and certified Affilate Partners. We promote a tradition of healthy eating with books, multi-media, contests and public awareness campaigns like the VegOut! 30 Ways in 30 Days Challenge each March. And we work to foster urban agriculture and create food access solutions with projects like Hope Farms. We envision a world where healthy eating is the norm and a culture where nutritious food is shared, appreciated, and celebrated. Find out more, volunteer or donate to support our work at www.recipe4success.org

Superheroes are made in the soil. 🌱🦸At Hope Farms, campers grow, cook, and discover the science behind the food on their...
05/07/2026

Superheroes are made in the soil. 🌱🦸

At Hope Farms, campers grow, cook, and discover the science behind the food on their plates — and we want YOUR little hero there this summer.

Super Foods Summer Farm Camp is rooted in our award-winning Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education™ program and packed with gardening, farm-to-table cooking, arts & crafts, Whacky Water Wednesdays, and more. Every camper designs their own Super Foods comic book to take home.

Session 1 (June 8–12) still has spots — register at the link in bio before they’re gone!

Happy Earth Day 🌎🌿At Hope Farms, we celebrate our connection to the earth through food—growing it, cooking it, and shari...
04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎🌿

At Hope Farms, we celebrate our connection to the earth through food—growing it, cooking it, and sharing it together. Join us this Saturday for our Earth Day Festival + 10th Birthday Celebration, where families can learn, taste, and move in ways that nourish both people and planet 💚

Enjoy chef-led cooking classes, farm experiences, and hands-on activities that bring the journey from seed to plate to life 🌱🍽️

📍 April 25 | 9AM–4PM
🎟️ Tickets in bio

Rooted in food. Growing community

Meet our chefs for our Earth Day Celebration!! Join us for a full day of hands-on cooking experiences for kids and adult...
04/10/2026

Meet our chefs for our Earth Day Celebration!!

Join us for a full day of hands-on cooking experiences for kids and adults, led by some of Houston’s best chefs 🍽️ From Chef Maurizio Ferrarese of Ristorante Remi at The Granduca Houston, to Barcelona Wine Bar’s Chef Tommy Laczynski, and El Meson’s Chef Pedro Garcia—this is a lineup you won’t want to miss.

Celebrate Earth Day with fresh ingredients, joyful cooking, and a whole lot of community 🌱

Tap the link in our bio for the class schedule and tickets!

Celebrate Earth Day the farm way 🌎🌱Spend the day at Hope Farms exploring, playing with chickens, gardening, cooking, lis...
04/07/2026

Celebrate Earth Day the farm way 🌎🌱
Spend the day at Hope Farms exploring, playing with chickens, gardening, cooking, listening to stories, and soaking up nature on a real working farm.

Join us April 25 from 9 AM–4 PM for hands-on cooking and gardening classes, local food vendors, and activities for all ages.

📍 10401 Scott Street, Houston, TX
🔗 Register at the link in our bio

Come hungry, get your hands dirty, and leave inspired 💚

ZUCCHINI: Zoodles, fries, boats… zucchini does it all! 😉Zucchini is low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C, and po...
03/31/2026

ZUCCHINI: Zoodles, fries, boats… zucchini does it all! 😉

Zucchini is low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, making it a healthy and hydrating veggie for growing kids! Its high water content makes it super hydrating on warm days and zucchini is actually a type of summer squash, and you can eat it raw, roasted, or even spiraled like noodles!

Cooking Tip: Sprinkle with a little salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water before cooking.

Halve zucchini, scoop out the center, fill with marinara and cheese, then bake until bubbly for a fun and healthy zucchini boat or spiral zucchini into noodles, sauté lightly with olive oil and garlic, then top with marinara or cheese for a healthy, low-carb pasta!! 🍝

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GREEN BEANS: The mood-boosting pods of happiness! 🫛These crisp veggies are packed with FOLATE that helps your brain prod...
03/30/2026

GREEN BEANS: The mood-boosting pods of happiness! 🫛

These crisp veggies are packed with FOLATE that helps your brain produce serotonin and dopamine - your natural "feel-good" hormones!

They are high in dietary fiber, which supports digestion and helps keep kids feeling full longer. Green beans are also packed with vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system and supports healthy skin!

Recipe ideas:
- Toss green beans with olive oil and parmesan, then roast them into crispy “green bean fries” kids can dip in ketchup
- Chop green beans and add them to mini quiches
- Sauté green beans with mild teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds

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MUSTARD GREENS: The zippy leaves that power your body!Did you know? These spicy greens pack ZINC - the miracle mineral t...
03/29/2026

MUSTARD GREENS: The zippy leaves that power your body!

Did you know? These spicy greens pack ZINC - the miracle mineral that controls everything from immune function to how you taste your food!

They’re packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber, calcium, and antioxidants that help support healthy bones, digestion, and your immune system!

Chop mustard greens finely and mix them into cheesy scrambled eggs for a colorful breakfast boost or blend mustard greens into a mild pesto with olive oil, parmesan, and nuts, then toss with pasta for a hidden veggie twist!

EGGPLANT: Hidden veggies, happy tummies 😋Eggplant contains antioxidants such as nasunin, found in the purple skin, which...
03/28/2026

EGGPLANT: Hidden veggies, happy tummies 😋

Eggplant contains antioxidants such as nasunin, found in the purple skin, which helps protect cells from oxidative stress. It also provides small amounts of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and manganese. Because it is naturally low in carbohydrates and contains mostly water, eggplant can be a hydrating and heart-friendly addition to balanced meals!

Chef's Recommendations:
- Roasted eggplant cubes tossed in mild marinara and mixed into pasta
- Baked eggplant sticks with ranch
- Dice eggplant small and mix it into taco meat for a hidden veggie boost
- Add finely chopped eggplant to meatballs to keep them juicy and tender

TURNIPS: The humble root that's a heart hero!Did you know? A 2013 English study revealed turnips are packed with natural...
03/27/2026

TURNIPS: The humble root that's a heart hero!

Did you know? A 2013 English study revealed turnips are packed with natural blood pressure-lowering nitrates! Low glycemic, naturally hydrating, and full of antioxidants, turnips support heart health and digestion while staying light in calories.

Try them in a sheet-pan dinner with carrots and onions, mashed with roasted garlic for a cozy low-carb side, or diced into a hearty breakfast hash with peppers and eggs for a fiber-packed start to your day!! ⭐

Children's cooking class, crafts and story time! A perfect day out for the family! 🍽️
03/26/2026

Children's cooking class, crafts and story time! A perfect day out for the family! 🍽️

Address

4400 Yupon Street
Houston, TX
77006

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17135200443

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