Good food doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, a healthier way of eating starts with what’s already on your plate. I recently attended the Farm to Healthcare event at the Culinary Institute at 4Roots Farm in Orlando, Florida. I was introduced to a nutrition program called Full Plate Living, and it quickly caught my interest. [...]
There is something powerful about looking at a basket of fresh produce and knowing you have the skills to make it last. Earlier this year, I created Canning 101: Value-Added Processing & Food Sovereignty for the Kentucky Black Farmers Conference. Since then, I’ve shared it with New American community members in Scottsville and, more recently, [...]
Power outages happen—storms, heat waves, accidents, snow, ice, wind—life throws them at us. When the lights go out, food safety quickly becomes a top priority. Refrigerators and freezers can keep food cold for a while, but once the temperature rises, bacteria can grow fast and make food unsafe. Knowing how long food stays good and [...]
Freezing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to preserve food. When done correctly, it helps maintain both nutrition and flavor while reducing waste. Frozen foods remain safe to eat indefinitely when stored at 0°F (-18°C) — but quality does decline over time. The key to keeping foods fresh and tasty in the [...]
On 9/30/2025, I lost my dream job. A job I dedicated years of learning to—paid and unpaid labor, long days, late nights, and so much career effort just to get in the door. A job where I finally got to use both of my expensive ass, hard-earned degrees—one in sociology and the other in integrative [...]
How to Build a Nutritious Bowl with What You Have: Bowls aren’t just a trend—they’re a practical, flexible way to eat good, stretch ingredients, and build meals that actually keep you full. A good bowl doesn’t require specialty foods or fancy sauces. It’s about layering simple ingredients—many you already have—into a balanced, satisfying meal that [...]
