I’ll be there all day; check it out and pre-register! There will be lots of great workshops, speakers, and of course, food. See you there!FREE Brooklyn Food Conference on May 12
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Walking more than 5 miles from midtown Manhattan to downtown Brooklyn has some incredibly beautiful rewards. Not to mention the amazing Lebanese food at the end!
As the official authority on all things related to bagels, I hereby declare that this is not ok. Just get an everything bagel and satiate that craving. End of story. This is the same reason that popcorn ice cream is so wrong; popcorn is meant to be tasted in the form of popcorn and not… Continue reading
Interview with Natalia Petrzela about intenSati, the Intrepid, and HealthClass 2.0
Natalia Mehlman Petrzela is an intenSati instructor, college professor, mom, and ambassador of awesome (just google her!). The next amazing event that she’s speaking at is less than two weeks away (March 11), and spots are filling up fast. I spoke with her about what it’s going to be like to celebrate our bodies and… Continue reading Interview with Natalia Petrzela about intenSati, the Intrepid, and HealthClass 2.0
Orange Street, Cranberry Street, Pineapple Street
I never knew why downtown Brooklyn had streets named after yummy things, but not I know it’s because of Miss Middagh. Miss Middagh’s family, who immigrated to the area when it was still New Amsterdam in 1652, was very influential in the area. She didn’t like that her wealthy neighbors were so arrogant as to name… Continue reading Orange Street, Cranberry Street, Pineapple Street
Behind-the-scenes look at one of my favorite restaurant, Caracas Arepa Bar
Behind-the-scenes look at one of my favorite restaurant, Caracas Arepa Bar
Where’s the healthy food? Kale chips? Yogurt? Granola? Asparagus? Baby carrots have nudged their way in! Says Bob Borda, the marketing director for Gimmway Farms, “The Super Bowl is the largest single event for carrots.” Read more about super bowl eating rituals.
Stephen Ritz is a South Bronx teacher/administrator. With the help of extended student and community family they have grown over 25,000 pounds of vegetables in the Bronx while generating extraordinary academic performance. His Bronx classroom features the first indoor edible wall in NYC DOE which routinely generates enough produce to feed 450 students healthy meals… Continue reading
Tostitos + Big Brothers Big Sisters
Why do nonprofits doing great work have to be an unfortunate conduit for advertising junk food to kids? I’m sure it will be a great event, but it’s going to make Tostitos brand products look too cool for school. It’s a tough ballgame to even think about forgoing monies from companies that showcase a different… Continue reading Tostitos + Big Brothers Big Sisters
Milwaukee man sells cafe for $100
I like every part of this story.Milwaukee man sells cafe for $100
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