Former First Lady, Michelle Obama has just unveiled her latest project, Waffles+Mochi, a new children’s show on @Netflix. Waffles and Mochi are two Muppets-like puppets who dream of becoming chefs. When they are finally hired by a magical supermarket, they embark on a series of far-flung adventures to discover new foods from around the world. They pick potatoes in the Andes of Peru, try spices in Italy, and make miso in Japan—finding plenty of friends along the way.
As Michelle Obama explains Waffles + Mochi. is "all about good food: discovering it, cooking it, and of course, eating it. These two will take us on adventures all around the world to explore new ingredients and try out new recipes. Kids will love it, but I know that adults will also get plenty of laughs—and some tips for the kitchen."
This show will remind families of her work supporting children's health, tackling childhood obesity and nutrition, and creating a White House garden as First Lady. Now Mrs. Obama further expounds on Instagram about her new show, " I wish a program like this had been around when my girls were young. I also know that this is a difficult time for so many families, and I’m hopeful that this delightful show can bring a bit of light and laughter to homes around the world. That’s why as part of the show’s commitment to helping families during the pandemic, we’re working with our partners at @PHAnews to get fresh ingredients to families in need across the country so they can cook together at home." So Waffles + Mochi will be working with the Partnership for a Healthier America to deliver fresh fruits, produce, and other goods to families in need so they can cook together during the pandemic.
This is just the latest project for Mrs. Obama who along with her husband, Barack created a production company, Higher Ground, that aims to promote diverse voices and stories. Their first documentary, American Factory, won an Academy Award. Over the summer she launched a podcast, and recently published a new rendering of her best-selling 2018 memoir, Becoming aimed at young people. Becoming: Adapted for Young People will be available on March 2.
Waffles+Mochi will start streaming on Netflix starting on March 16.
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