A short time after the first trial of Banana Whips, we took on the task of creating a Cookie Dough that would make a perfect pair. Whether mixed into desserts or sprinkled on top, cookie dough is a mouth-watering addition for many of us. It was clear, adding cookie dough would make the Whips even tastier. We set out to develop a recipe that is packed with nutrition and found that we could sub flour and...
This summer we partnered with Benjamin B. Comegys Elementary School in Southwest Philadelphia to test-run a model version of a youth-powered corner market we plan to open in Summer 2020. Every Wednesday from July 3rd to August 7th, we offered hot and cold prepared meals to students in grades 1-8. At 11:00 am the students would start to trickle into the cafeteria with their hard-earned Rebel Bucks, an original currency we created for students to...
As a person, I always felt like I had the potential to do anything I put my mind to but sometimes I need a little push. Rebel has given me that push. I have been at Rebel for a little over a year now. I began during my freshman year of high school. Before Rebel, I was outspoken depending on the environment I was in. Now, I can adapt well to all crowds, and I’m...
Lasagna is a dish the Rebel crew all agrees is a delicious staple at the dinner table. Coming from various backgrounds, we found common ground in growing up eating lasagna in some form. When it was time to test out a new entree, there was no debate when vegan lasagna was suggested by a crew member. We eagerly agreed to take on the challenge, but developing a healthy vegan version required tremendous creativity and effort. On...
Rebel Half Time This Summer! We have less than two weeks left, and we wanted to check in to see what types of problems have we been attacking. This includes things such as the exploitation of children's health, being role models and promoting healthy behaviors for children. [caption id="attachment_2517" align="alignnone" width="960"] Success requires attentiveness and focus. We take our work very seriously to acknowledge and do something about the problems that we see carrying on in our...