Out of a Jam

Our Mission is to develop culinary, vocational, and life skills for young adults
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10/29/2024

🍽️ This week’s food safety tip: Food Safe Temperatures🍽️

We're diving deeper into healthyeating

✅ Don’t leave cooked food at room temperature – it’s a breeding ground for bacteria.
✅ Store cold dishes and perishable items like meat, milk, and eggs in the fridge at 39°F or below.
✅ Keep hot foods in heating containers to maintain a temperature above 140°F until serving.

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10/28/2024

What do you do when your instructor makes 3 meals in less than an hour? You eat!!! The women at Redemption House Ministries learned some essential tricks for shopping and cooking food that tastes good and is good for their families. Out of a Jam teaches Shop Cook & Eat techniques that really help!

10/24/2024

Our shop cook and eat class takes us to so many places and last month it took us to Redemption House Ministries where we spent an evening with the ladies living there and walked them through our tips on grocery shopping, meal prepping and feeding their families in a better way.

The highlight of the night was getting to see their reactions to the 3 meals we prepared! We look forward to going back again and seeing how these ladies have taken the things we taught them and put them into practice!

We are honored to be a part of the nourishing, feeding, and transforming of the lives of these ladies.

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10/22/2024

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10/22/2024

🔥 Cooking Thoroughly: A Must for Kitchen Safety! 🔥

Here's a refresher on cooking safely in the kitchen!

1️⃣ Cook these foods thoroughly: Meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood.
2️⃣ Reheat leftovers to 165°F before eating, and toss any unheated leftovers.
3️⃣ Eat cooked food within 2 hours to avoid bacterial growth.

💡 Bonus Tip: Invest in a kitchen thermometer to ensure your food is cooked safely every time!

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10/18/2024

T-Minus 4 Days Till Our Next Feeding Fort Wayne Volunteer Night On Tuesday 10/22

We couldn't do this without you! Come pack meals with us this Tuesday night from 5:30-7:30!

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10/17/2024

"Your team is killing it this week and each meal has wowed our members. Your group is prompt friendly and very attentive."

Anytime we get these reviews from a catering event it is too good not to share. We are honored to bring delicious food and excellent service to meetings and events all around our city!!

Tell us about your next event or meeting and we'll bring the food!

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10/15/2024

🚨 Raw Food vs. Ready-to-Eat: Kitchen Safety Tips 🚨

When handling raw food and ready-to-eat meals, keep these safety tips in mind:

1️⃣ Store Smart: Keep ready-to-eat food in upper compartments of your fridge to avoid contamination from raw food drippings.
2️⃣ Use separate knives: Have dedicated knives for raw foods (like meat) and ready-to-eat items (like snacking veggies). Or wash thoroughly if you only have a few knives.
3️⃣ Seal it up: Always cover or properly seal food to prevent bacteria growth that could make you sick.

These tips are simple and easy, but will keep your friends and family safe and able to enjoy the food you prepare together 🥗🍗

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10/11/2024

Feeding Fort Wayne Volunteer Night Coming Up 10/22

Save this date and come pack meals with us! We need 6 more pairs of hands for Tuesday night October 22nd!

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10/10/2024

Anytime we hear back from people we serve, it's too good not to share!

"Your team is killing it this week, and each meal has wowed our members. Your group is prompt, friendly, and very attentive!"

Thank you to all of you who trust us to provide for your events! Let us know how we can bring deliciousness to your upcoming event!

10/09/2024

Hello OOAJ friends and fam! We are seeking food outlet opportunities to help facilitate our Feeding Fort Wayne program.

What scratch and dent food stores are in and around the Fort Wayne area?

Does anyone have connections to food resources ( grocery store connections, restaurants, etc) that you see or know about perfectly good food going to the waste?

Any ideas for food rescue, we are interested in and will followup on and investigate.

We love our hungry Fort Wayne families and are always looking for ways to keep them fed.

Thank you in advance for any help and input. It truly takes a village sometimes to keep these blessings flowing!

10/08/2024

🚨 Kitchen Safety Tips: Keep Clean, Water & Raw Materials 🚨

Let's talk about kitchen safety when it comes to water and raw ingredients! 🌊🍖🥦

✅ Wash, wash, wash, your hands! Before you start, anytime you touch your face!
✅ Cover up any cuts or wounds with waterproof protection.
✅ Make sure all surfaces you will be using are clean as well.
✅ Buy raw meat from trusted stores with a good track record.
✅ Choose fresh fruits and veggies whenever possible—they're packed with nutrients and great for your family!
✅ Wash raw produce thoroughly with safe, drinkable water to remove any dirt or bacteria.

Keeping your ingredients fresh and clean is key to safe and healthy meals! 🍽️💧

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10/04/2024

🍂 This fall, we had the incredible opportunity to team up with Feeding Fort Wayne Kids and visit the students at Gateway Woods

🎓 We taught our Level One cooking class, and while it felt like starting any other class, it was also a unique experience with a new group of young people eager to learn.

Cooking might seem like a basic skill, but we believe it’s a gateway to new opportunities—whether it’s opening doors to jobs or enriching their future communities with delicious meals. As we connect with these teenagers, we’re inspired by their stories and excited to offer encouragement and hope.

Here’s to transforming futures, one cooking lesson at a time! 🌟

Thank you for Praying, Reading Our Stories and Giving!!

10/01/2024

🔪 Kitchen Gear & Safety Tips: Knives Edition! 🔪

This month, we're diving into kitchen gear and safety! 🧑‍🍳 To cook like a pro, you only need 3 key knives in your kitchen:

1️⃣ Chef's Knife – Your all-around workhorse for chopping, slicing, and dicing large ingredients.
2️⃣ Serrated Knife – Ideal for cutting through bread, tomatoes, or any food with a tough exterior and soft interior.
3️⃣ Paring Knife – Perfect for precision tasks like peeling, trimming, or cutting small fruits and veggies.

✨ With just these 3 knives, you'll tackle most kitchen tasks with ease! Stay tuned for more tips on how to use and care for them. 🔪👩‍🍳

09/27/2024

Photos from last night's event at Do it Best where Out of a Jam provided delicious food for the Building Contractors Association of NE Indiana.

09/24/2024

This week in Tuesday’s Cooking Tips we’d like to share what we do when we want to cut down on food waste in the kitchen!

🍞🥯 You can turn stale bread into croutons!

🍎 🍉🍌 Save your fruit you don’t eat in the freezer to make jam or add to smoothies.

🥕 🥦 For your save them in the freezer to make a simple vegetable stock!

Heres an easy recipe to get you started on that!!

09/24/2024

It was "taco salad" night at Feeding Fort Wayne kids and the students did great. Most of them even cried! Probably the onions. 😩😓😥

09/20/2024

Erik and two of his kids served at a recent Feeding Fort Wayne Volunteer night! We asked him about this time and this is what he shared,

"This was our first time volunteering at Out of a Jam. Myself, Ezra and Levi were welcomed right away by Paula and Bernie with aprons and a tour of the walk-in freezer. Then we dug right into making, stirring, and storing food, and adding labels and packaging it all up. The boys had a blast and we've already signed up for next month. I especially loved how family-friendly the time was, and how Bernie and Chef Jamee took extra care to include the kids in all that we did. Thank you to Out of a Jam for allowing us to partner and participate in your mission!"

We would love to have you and your kids at our next Feeding Fort Wayne Night! SEPTEMBER 24TH

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09/19/2024

Last eve, Out of a Jam presented Shop, Cook, & Eat to an amazing group of folks looking to learn how to better care for themselves by shopping and preparing nutritious food. We were blessed to work with them.

09/18/2024

At Out of a Jam, we love teaching kids and sharing good food. This week was no exception! In our second class with Gateway Woods, the students made omelets and muffins. And they got to have them their way. Like the "one of a kind" omelets, we are all unique in God's Kingdom, and He calls us Chosen, Forgiven, and Precious. We'd love to share food and God's love with your youth group. You can just visit our website and drop us a line. www.outofajamfw.org

09/17/2024

Shop, Cook, & Eat class at Redemption House was in full swing last week. Paula taught the hungry ladies how to plan, prep, and prepare healthy meals for themselves and their families. The class lasted less than 2 hours, and Paula made 3 meals and an easy dessert that everyone ate joyfully. If you have a group of women who want to learn time and money-saving ways to eat better, visit our website, www.outofajamfw.org and send us a note.

09/17/2024

This month were highlighting what you can do when you get home from the grocery story with all your expertly chosen ingredients!

First up is Cutting your fresh produce immediately when you get home! Do this with both your snacks and meal prep ingredients!

Bonus: If you aren’t able to do that, you can organize your ingredients by meal in your fridge till you have the chance to chop up the produce.

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09/13/2024

Dinner with Out of a Jam last eve in the Kaufman's back yard. Great food and wonderful discussion.

09/11/2024

Chef salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookies. What's not to love? The youth at Gateway Woods were good cooks and great eaters. Thanks to the Out of a Jam staff for leading them well.

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