Black, Hispanic Kids Targeted by Ads for Junk FoodsEducation, awareness (and exercise) are needed from all sides to address poor eating habits and improve children's health especially in low income communities: parents, kids, schools. Media isn't to blame but highly influential.Education and awareness obviously starts at home. Sedentary habits like watching more ... Continue Reading
Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites!
Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites!Date/Time: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 7-9pm, $45/personLocation: Cooks Warehouse, Midtown (Ansley Mall) 1544 Piedmont Road, Suite 403-RRegister ONLINE or by phone 800-499-0996. Limited seats, sell out event, reserve NOW for the perfect foodie gift!Did you know there are more Chinese takeout restaurants in America than top fast ... Continue Reading
Five Spice Rutabaga
Five-Spice RutabagaRecipe Type: Appetizer Cuisine: Fusion Author: Chinese Southern Belle Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4 Natalie's "invention is the mother of necessity" creation after a farm share pick up that had more turnips and rutabagas than she knew what to do with. The natural sweetness comes from the steamed rutabaga. Turnips or ... Continue Reading
Fattening Sushi? Healthiest Choices at the Sushi Bar
Contrary to popular belief, the bastions of "healthy eating choices" can get mixed results especially if you're eating out and counting calories, fat grams and/or sodium.Consider, for example, rich sauces (Indian and Thai curries); vegetarian (butter, cream and cheese); Chinese food (sweet and sour anything, sorry! General Tso's, Sesame Chicken--all fried. Drowned in brown ... Continue Reading
Farm to Wok Chef Demos This Week, Bring On the Asian Greens!
Upcoming Farm to Wok Chef Demos! Join us for a fun and tasty wok 'n' roll experience!5/17 Thursday 6pm, East Atlanta Village (EAV) Farmers Market5/20 Sunday 11am, Grant Park Farmers Market5/19 and most Saturdays 9-1, CSB table at Piedmont Park Green Market (12th St entrance)- Get your MY SWEET HOTTIE tasting (and online order pick up, save S/H costs) ... Continue Reading