Not all kids are raised in households where they’re taught how to cook. Or how to prepare themselves for adult responsibilities, like work. If you’re in the foster system, it can be exponentially less likely. Private chef Lena Goldberg has been offering cooking classes to foster youth since 2021 and created Chef Angels to bring in chef volunteers to teach cooking classes across San Diego County and introduce youth to the culinary industry. Board member and volunteer chef Violette Lewis shared three of her recipes with college student and former foster youth Reese and with readers in my latest story for The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Food section.