Nido de Vida's zoom cooking hour...
Two months ago, we launched our virtual campaign - #untilyoucancometous - as a way to keep in touch with people during stay-at-home orders and social distancing. Check out our introductory videos of the campaign here.
This past Sunday, our virtual campaign took on new form with a live zoom cooking class. The majority of our most cherished memories (might I also say some of the funniest) at Nido de Vida have involved enjoying the process of learning by doing together. Over these past few years, we’ve had the privilege of working with people who’ve contributed in unforgettable ways to the advancement of our mission, and who have become an important part of our Nido de Vida family and history. A virtual cooking class seemed like the perfect way to catch up, to continue learning together, and to continue strengthening the network of amazing people who have walked through Nido de Vida’s doors.
Why empanadas? Well, eating empanadas is one of the most popular activities at Nido de Vida among almost everyone who visits:) It’s impossible not to love them when they’re beautifully golden and crispy likes these.
Courtesy of Paola.
At 4p ET on Sunday, July 5, 2020, we were joined by seven Nido de Vida family from three different universities - Gannon University, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and University of Michigan. They represented different types of Nido de Vida programs from winter break service learning programs to long term project-based internships. It was a really special moment for us at Nido de Vida knowing that we were the common denominator that brought all of these wonderful people together.
During one hour Brandon guided us through the step by step process of making empanadas. Alison acted as videographer, and gave us the visual of what Brandon was doing. We are happy to report that only one smoke alarm was triggered (no fire was actually started), and everyone made beautifully golden empanadas. A few even reported getting their family seal of approval.
Stay tuned for our next Nido de Vida virtual gathering!
