Category: Healthy Food

Supply chain shortage impacts Calgary and Cranbrook food banks

Locals visiting the Cranbrook Foodbank Society may notice that shelves are a little emptier as of late. The organization’s largest food provider, The Calgary Food Bank (CFB), has been hit with supply chain issues, leaving volunteers and staff searching for more sources of funding and support to fill the gap. CFB formerly provided the foodbank society with 170,000 lbs of food per year through a national food share program, but the program was suspended at the end of last year so the organization could meet rising demands in Calgary. “They’ve had such a spike in their own numbers that they’ve… Read More

Des Moines major seeks details about nonprofit food networks compromise

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosDes Moines Major Frank Cownie wants more detail about the “immediate collaboration” that multiple nonprofit food networks involved in contract disputes promised on Dec. 22.That’s according to a memo he wrote last week to Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book obtained by Axios.Why it matters: Families who need the food are caught in the contract crosshairs and Cownie is not convinced the problems are resolved, he told Axios Friday.The city council “will be very reluctant” to give final approval next month to $600,000 in assistance without assurances that the metro food war is… Read More

Breakfast Negroni Cocktail – A Fistfull of Cocoa Puffs

We’re big fans of all things Negroni here at Drunken Diplomacy. The 1:1:1 blend of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari is a classic, and the formula is fun to riff on. We’ve made dozens of riffs on the drink, with every base spirit imaginable. Now that San Francisco is starting to open up again, we’ve been starting to revisit some of our favorite old haunts here in the Mission District in person. The highlight of the last Negroni Week was Wildhawk’s Breakfast Negroni cocktail. The star ingredient is the Cocoa Puff infused Sweet Vermouth. The drink is sweet, but not… Read More

Grab a ‘good cuppa’ at Churchill’s British Cafe and Food Emporium

Tony Badger developed a love of food at a young age thanks to his mother and grandmothers, who he calls “tremendous cooks.” Every Saturday, one grandmother would treat the family to meat and fruit pies, while the other specialized in bread, scones, cakes and other sweet treats. Meanwhile, his mother was “very well known for her Scotch eggs,” he says. Badger grew up in a seaside town called Redcar on the northeast coast of England. Today, he serves some of the traditional fare of his youth at Churchill’s British Cafe and Food Emporium some 6,000 kilometers away in Saskatoon. “No… Read More

Tofu Milanese Recipe – NYT Cooking

step 1 Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Drain the liquid from the tofu and cut crosswise into 8 rectangular cutlets. Pat dry and season to taste with salt and pepper.step 2 Put flour on a plate. Beat together egg and milk in a shallow medium bowl. Sprinkle bread crumbs on a rimmed baking sheet.step 3 Working one at a time, dip a slice of tofu in the flour, lightly coating all sides. Place in the bowl with egg mixture. Lift slice from egg mixture and set on crumbs in a single layer. Shower… Read More

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know

Cooking with beets can get a bad rap, but we’re here to answer all of your burning questions and show you how to make the most of this vibrant root veggie. We’re digging into how to properly store the roots (and their tops), how to cook perfectly tender beets without making a beet-stained mess in your kitchen, suggesting flavor pairings, as well as tons of recipe inspiration. This is a guest blog post from our friend Michelle Aronson of Farmbelly! Why eat beets?versatility: The roots have a naturally sweet, earthy flavor that’s delicious in both savory and sweet dishes.… Read More

Amid surging demand, London food bank spring drive made a strong start

Article content London Food Bank’s spring food drive is off to a strong start on its opening weekend, an annual campaign that comes on the heels of the agency’s busiest month ever.Article content The drive brought in 6,035 kilograms of food and cash equivalents Saturday and Sunday, up more than 1,100 kg from the same period a year ago, food bank co-director Jane Roy said. “It’s so tough nowadays for so many people. When you look at how many people are coming here, it’s huge,” Roy said Sunday. “When and if people can give it is most needed and… Read More

How to sneak more veg into meals and other easy healthy eating tips from five chefs

As we approach the end of January, the vigor you first feel when setting New Year’s resolutions might be starting to fade, and continual healthy eating can feel like an uphill battle. But instead of spending money on a takeaway, what if you can stick to your goals – in a colorful, vibrant and delicious way, rather than settling down with a soggy salad.If you want to keep up with a healthy diet for the rest of the year, these chef-approved tips might help… Gennaro Contaldo Staying healthy is about balance, not deprivation, says Gennaro Contaldo. Picture: PA Photo/David… Read More