Written by James Moy, Grant Writing and Development Intern What is Cultural Appropriation? Cultural appropriation is the adoption or assimilation of a culture’s characteristics, such as artistic forms, themes, or practices, in a way that does not recognize or respect the initial context or history of the people from which Read more…
Written by Thia Dotson, Communications Intern Every year Valentine’s Day rolls around on February 14th. This is a special day known for showing affection and love and is frequently celebrated with presents, cards, flowers, and other romantic gestures. However, let’s be honest…what everyone looks forward to the most are the Read more…
Written by Thia Dotson, Communications Intern Diving into a new year with new intentions and resolutions can be difficult, especially when recently partaking in the many yummy (yet unhealthy) treats the holidays tend to bring. However, you can still enjoy the tastiness of your favorite comfort foods while sticking to Read more…
Written by Elle Defensor, Grant Writing & Development Intern Most cookbooks offer page after page of delicious recipes that the reader can make at home with ingredients from the local grocery store. However, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by New York Times bestselling author Samin Nosrat offers his delicious recipes alongside Read more…
Written by Hannah Austin, Outreach and Communications Intern While we all have our favorite dishes we’ve come to love, the thanksgiving menu we know today has a long history, and many of these show stopping recipes were in fact not on the table in 1621. Our only source of information Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator In this article, we are going to discuss some of the highlights of the phenomenal book “Decolonize Your Diet: Plant-Based Mexican-American Recipes for Health and Healing” written by Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel. Not only does it explore the intersection of food, culture, Read more…
Written by Anika Marino, Content Management Intern As we reach the height of summer, with temperatures hitting almost eighty degrees a day, the time seems right for some light, cooling desserts to enjoy. Berries and Cream An easy, light dessert that you can enjoy any day of the week is Read more…
Written by Cordy Plymale, Non-Profit Management Intern The summer months bring plentiful harvest for gardens. This is thanks to a number of supportingconditions that characterize the season, including the long hours of daylight and warmtemperatures. July in the California Bay Area is no exception, and in fact provides anexceptionally great Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator It’s July and plums are in season everywhere in the Bay Area! Whether you have a plum tree in your yard or you purchase some from the farmers’ market, plums are plentiful. Here are some delicious recipes to make use of your tasty plums! Read more…
Written by Hunter Kirn, Education & Curriculum Intern June 17th is National Eat Your Veggies Day! In preparation for this day we will be going over different ways to incorporate vegetables into meals. Eating Vegetables has a variety of health aspects such as supporting your heart, brain, skin, immune system, Read more…