Earlier this year, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival — a celebration of creativity, learning, and play for children under 8.

As part of the festival, I ran interactive cooking workshops that introduced young minds to the food rainbow, hands-on learning, and the fun of rolling their own sushi. It was a joy to see how curious, capable, and open these little chefs were — and how food can be such a powerful tool for connection and exploration.

I was honoured to be interviewed by The Courier Mail about the workshops and the broader impact of food education in early childhood. The article shares a bit about my journey, the workshop experience, and the value of programs like these in community spaces.

If you’d like to read the full piece, you can check it out here

Thanks to QPAC for trusting me with this beautiful project — and to every family who joined in with such enthusiasm and openness. I’m so proud to be part of a community where learning and joy go hand-in-hand.

– Luisa
Founder & Food Educator, In My Own Kitchen