MUM Program at Highbanks Society - Update!

The Junior League of Calgary is partnering with Highbanks Society to implement the "Moms U Matter (MUM)" program to help young mothers learn about "Healthy and Active Living" through the practice of good nutrition and physical activity.

The fall 2010 sessions of MUM were very well received by Highbanks Society participants. Each session is a flurry of chopping, cooking, chatting and cleaning up. The evenings just fly by and end with a delicious, shared, sit down dinner. Our JLC members have been invaluable to these evenings, knowing just when to jump in and lend a hand!

The September session featured "Fall Flavours" with a multilayered "Shepherd‘s Pie" made by the moms and topped off with a delicious peach crisp.

In October we shared one of our family‘s favourite recipes, "Honey Mustard Chicken", which was served with brown rice and salad, all made by the moms, and chocolate cake for dessert.

Our November session fell on the blustery night of an early winter storm. The moms and volunteers braved the weather and enjoyed the spicy heat of the "Fast Chili" (see recipe) they created, complimented by volunteer-made cornmeal muffins.

We facilitated another successful MUM event on January 11, 2011 at the Co-Op Downtown Market kitchen. The menu was dubbed "Superfoods" by the committee. It consisted of Baked Salmon with tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms, served with a quinoa salad and fresh whole wheat French loaf. The dessert was Frozen Cappuccino.

MUM program participants hard at work preparing baked salmon