Food Bank News’ Post

🧺 2012 We open the Metro CareRing Market, a self-select pantry that allows people to choose their own food instead of receiving a pre-packaged or standard bag of groceries. This switch creates less waste, introduces people to items they might otherwise have access to, and offers people more control over their food choices. Of all the food we shared, 62% was fresh fruits, veggies, dairy, and meats from local grocery stores, community gardens, and farmers. #FoodForAllHungerForNone #50YearsOfMetroCaring #ComidaParaTodosHambreParaNadie #50AñosDeMetroCaring

Embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with fresh, juicy fruits from your local farmers market! 🍓🍉🍑 Supporting local farmers means enjoying the best seasonal produce while contributing to your community's economy. Here are a few summer fruit options to try: 🍓 Strawberries: Perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or making delicious desserts. 🍉 Watermelon: Stay hydrated with this refreshing and sweet summer favorite. 🍑 Peaches: Enjoy them fresh, grilled, or in a homemade cobbler. Celebrate the tastes of summer and support local farmers! 🌞🍓 [Image Description: A text search bar is depicted against neat rows of ripe fruit available at a Farmer's Market. Text reads: "Taste the summer. Farmer's Market near me."] #WorldEmojiDay #SummerFruits #SupportLocal #FarmToTable #FarmersMarket #RPEmpowerment @TheresaRubiGarcia

🌱 Discover delicious tips for serving up fresh collard greens! Whether sautéed, stewed, or tossed in a salad, these greens are a nutrient-packed addition to any dish. Check out this week's fresh crop report on our website for more ideas and inspiration!

❓ Are you incorporating plant-based options into your barbecue this Memorial Day? 🌱 Over the past few years more and more people have been including plant-based burgers, sausages, and veggies into their barbecues. According to WorldMetrics, 29% of consumers have expressed interest in plant-based barbecue items. This may be because these items are 🩺 healthier, 💰 often cheaper and 🌎 better for the planet. This Memorial Day, as you plan your BBQ, consider the financial, health, and environmental benefits of incorporating plant-based dishes. Offering a variety of foods will not only please all your guests but also help keep your budget in check. 🔥 Get ready to fire up the grill and enjoy a feast that's as economical as it is delicious and diverse. World Metrics source is linked in the comments. #memorialday #grilling #plantbased

Our Fresh Pork 🐖 Prop 12 compliance is just the beginning. Our sweet and rich pork comes from Kurobuta and Duroc hogs. We take pride in raising pork that’s a cut above commodity meat — a difference your customers will see and taste. ✔️Heritage breed: We raise exclusively old-world, heirloom breeds like Kurobuta and Duroc on sustainable family farms. ✔️Superior flavor: High-quality vegetarian feed and heritage breeding give our pork a clean, flavorful taste. Sweeter taste than mainstream pork. ✔️Abundant marbling: The high fat content means you can cook our pork longer and at higher temperatures than other pork. Consumers sometimes skip pork because they associate it with being dry and flavorless. Not so with our juicy heritage breed cuts. ✔️Sustainably & ethically raised: Our pork is third-party certified. Hogs are raised completely without antibiotics. We’re here for your restaurant, school, hospital with premium pork that is delicious, high-quality, and Prop 12 compliant. #foodservice #prop12 #chef #restaurant #animalwelfare #pork #food #foodie #healthcare #farmtofork #dietitian #culinary #foodinnovation #foodandbeverage #foodindustry #foodbusiness #foodtrends #sustainablefood #healthyeating #foodsafety #fooddistribution #foodblogger #antibioticfree #sustainablefood

❓ Are you incorporating plant-based options into your barbecue this Memorial Day? 🌱 Over the past few years more and more people have been including plant-based burgers, sausages, and veggies into their barbecues. According to WorldMetrics, 29% of consumers have expressed interest in plant-based barbecue items. This may be because these items are 🩺 healthier, 💰 often cheaper and 🌎 better for the planet. This Memorial Day, as you plan your BBQ, consider the financial, health, and environmental benefits of incorporating plant-based dishes. Offering a variety of foods will not only please all your guests but also help keep your budget in check. 🔥 Get ready to fire up the grill and enjoy a feast that's as economical as it is delicious and diverse. World Metrics source is linked in the comments. #memorialday #grilling #plantbased

A couple of weeks back, I was given the chance to share one of my favorite food waste tips on the Second Harvest Blog - homemade vegetable broth! Transforming your discarded vegetable scraps into delicious and nutritious broth is easier than you might think. Read more in my blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gGW_g_E4

With the holidays approaching, I wanted to share a quick, easy, delicious sweet potato mash recipe. If you don't like sweet potatoes, work on your taste buds... or just add bacon. During the Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine interview, there were more recipes I wanted to share, but this is a fan favorite. Our family has requested this for two different Thanksgiving meals already. Enjoy! 4-8 whole sweet potatoes (roughly 1/2 swt. potato per person) 2-4 jalapeño peppers, diced 1 package of uncured bacon ½ cup coconut cream and/or grass-fed dairy butter Sea salt and black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 385 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes. Put bacon on baking sheet and bake until crispy. Remove, drain, and chop. Turn up heat in oven to 400 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and add to preheated oven. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove from oven and set aside to rest, about 5 to 6 minutes. Once the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, cut them in half and scoop the inside into a bowl. Add the coconut cream and jalapeño peppers. Stir well to combine. If you want creamier potatoes, use an immersion blender or hand mixer. Fold in half the bacon. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and garnish the top with remaining bacon. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately. https://lnkd.in/gfN9T-MB

I’ve always wondered how our office cafeteria manages food waste. Last week, our Cafe Manager Bert Ongkeo shared an eye-opening session on the topic. Here are some learnings I’ll be taking with me:  🍽️ Minimize overproduction: Prepare meals in smaller quantities to avoid overcooking and food waste. 🥣 Repurpose leftovers: Leftover vegetables, meats, and bones can be transformed into soups, sauces, and purees. (We even got to try a delicious vegetable pho made from leftovers—it was incredible!) ❄️ Freeze and reconstitute: Surplus fresh fruits and vegetables can be frozen for later use, while stalky veggies can be revived with warm water. 🥩 Marinate to extend shelf life: Marinating meats not only enhances flavor but helps them last longer. Major thanks to Bert for such an eye-opening experience, and a great reminder that even small, thoughtful actions can make a big impact on reducing waste.

Think the Hamilton Farmers' Market is just about veggies? Think again! This place is bustling with multicultural foods, unique finds, and local charm that you just can’t get at your everyday grocery store.   From delicious hot dishes to specialty meats and cheeses, fresh baked goods, and vibrant flowers, there's something here to spark everyone's curiosity, and we've got the inside scoop on everything you need to know to make your visit a breeze - like how to get there, where to park, the market's hours, what unique things you can find and do at the market.   👉 Watch our video or read the blog post now and start planning your trip the Hamilton Farmers' Market!   Find our blog post here: www.360hamilton.ca   #HamiltonFarmersMarket #HamiltonOntario #360Hamilton #HamiltonOntarioCanada #FarmersMarketsOntario #ThingsToDoInHamilton #TheHammer #Steeltown #HamOnt #FarmersMarketHamilton #FarmersMarketHamiltonOntario