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Lauren Tom, Food-Lover
New York, New York
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addicted to avocados
Obama takes aim at salt - POLITICO
politico.com
"The FDA’s sodium reduction goals are a particularly thorny issue for many food makers."
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MargaretG I love salt... :( but I do like to control how much I eat myself and not have it auto added to everything!
African farmers seek creative solutions to cut back on food waste – FSRN
fsrn.org
"Elizabeth Nsimadala is a 36-year-old mother of two from a small village in Southern Uganda. She’s a founding member of a group of female farmers who have been making big returns by turning bananas...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Bananas into wine?!?! This is so fascinating !
Jul
28
Riesling and Cheese - 92nd Street Y
92y.org
92nd Street Y
Two of my favorite things, can't complain! "Riesling has become such a dominant summer wine that it’s the only white served by the glass at some leading wine bars during the warmer months."
Aug
19
The Great Food Truck Derby
ediblemanhattan.com
Hayground School
Proceeds go to Hayground schoolyard projects, which provide culinary arts training for local kids!
"The Great Food Truck Derby is back! Bring the whole family for a bonanza of ethnic and mobile e...
Jun
25
Modern Farmer: A Starry Night on the Farm
modernfarmer.com
Villain
"We're throwing a party in Brooklyn this summer to benefit Farm Aid. Come celebrate all things local with us—food, farmers, chefs, and music!"
Sep
8
Taste Talks Brooklyn
brooklyn.tastetalks.com
Williamsburg
Impressive list of speakers! Including Dan Pashman of The Sporkful (which I've been binge-listening) and Jonah Reider of the Columbia dorm restaurant Pith. "Taste Talks is a food festival in Brookl...
Jun
24
Brooklyn Eats - Brooklyn’s first fancy food-style trade show
brooklyneats.com
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Seeing some familiar faces, including @zesty_Z, @Spoonable, @liddabitsweets, @ChitraAgrawal, and more! Who else will be there?
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ChristineRico See you there!
What Is Aquafaba?
bonappetit.com
Who knew there was a name for chickpea water! "The hottest ingredient has been hiding in your pantry this whole time."
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simplywithout I had a cocktail with aquafaba this weekend at Vedge in Philly! Amazing!
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garv Aquafaba , by itself is loaded with nutrients. Add a pinch of salt & pepper , that's it!
Jul
10
Astoria: Taste of the World
92y.org
Astoria, NY
Would love to get to explore Astoria more! "Learn the history of the Greeks, Italians, Germans, Middle Easterners, South Americans and Southeast Asians who have made Astoria one of the most diverse...
Has anyone ever WWOOF'd in Italy (or anywhere else)? Looking for farm suggestions/general advice for this summer!
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etsummer Not in Italy but I've WWOOF'd in Chile. My advice is to really do your research and make sure to Skype/do a phone interview with the farm and host you choose beforehand. There is a huuuuuge...
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lauren Ah so great to hear! I'll definitely do my research. Chile sounds like an incredible place to go, too 😊 There are just too many places that I want to visit!
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sugardetoxme Let's ask Elizabeth Thacker Jones!