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rachna purpose, Food-Lover
New York, New York
About me
Co-Founder of Foodstand. Lover of spices, bubbles, sunshine, brunch parties, & dance breaks. Sharing seasonal Indian experiments, good food finds, and incredible stories from NY and Detroit
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Thefoodstand.comWith Social Media Help, Consumers Find Their Voice on Food Policy
huffingtonpost.com
This is a fantastic overview by @Pulin about how consumers can raise their voices and make change in the food industry. It's true - voting with your fork does matter!
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Gwendolyn Foodstand 2.0 is right on time! Individuals do have a voice if we join together in conversation!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yep!
A Hidden Cost to Giving Kids Their Vegetables
nytimes.com
It's easy to tell poor families to eat more veggies and healthy food, but we often don't consider the burden of wasted food because let's face it, kids are picky and need to acquire a taste for unf...
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Udi This is super interesting. Related to this First Bite book, http://www.thefoodstand.com/posts/11534-udi-fresh-air-how-we-learn-to-eat-bee-wilson-says-that-our-taste
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yep it really makes you think about the systematic issues at play. No one solution is going to be the winner
So hot right now - Why Pulses Are Better For The Environment
mindbodygreen.com
"There's an underappreciated food group that has a relatively tiny carbon footprint and is highly nutritious and rich in protein and essential micronutrients." #nutritionnews
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annefood "Most water efficient of protein-rich foods" !
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Anniemelia I never knew this before! Super interesting. What are some of the best recipes you guys have to take advantage of pulses?
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annefood @Anniemelia this is my favorite garbanzo recipe! http://www.annefood.com/blog/fennel-roasted-garbanzo-beans
Anita Lo Eliminates Tipping at West Village Charmer Annisa - Eater NY
ny.eater.com
"Chef Anita Lo has raised prices across the board as part of the service-included policy." #ladyboss #tipping
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annefood Interesting reading the comments. When I worked at Chez Panisse there was a 17% service charge automatically added to the bill that went to "pay the staff a living wage". Some people tipped...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Ya Danny Meyer was on npr last month and mentioned some patrons continue to tip on top... But that's at his restaurants. Let's see how this shakes out!
Apr
10
Tickets to the @cherrybomb Jubilee 2016 go on sale on Wednesday!
cherrybombe.com
"THE THIRD ANNUAL CHERRY BOMBE JUBILEE takes place Sunday, April 10th at The High Line Hotel, Manhattan." #ladyboss
Pretty solid plan on How to Buy a Food Truck - I've always wanted one but this guide shows just how complex it is
webstaurantstore.com
"If you’re thinking about starting a food truck business but you're not sure how to go about buying a truck, check out this article that walks you through the food truck buying process."
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marynfulton2 Oh my goodness, this is seriously one of my dreams!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Same here! It doesn't sound like much of a cake walk, but I still want to do it
Thoughts on this? --In Defense of Eating Seasonally (Most of the Time)
food52.com
"Why embracing a "post-seasonal" world isn't the answer." I'm so glad this was written because Amanda Cohen's op Ed telling people to just give up on seasonal and local is not helping us progress. ...
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annefood I agree—it is definitely not black and white. The alternative to a tomato out of season is not cereal. People are capable of being mindful, and also making exceptions. Most days I eat applesauce I...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes this is most definitely a classic example of why we need a better vernacular. The terms are confusing and in fact create a polarizing discussion
Feb
15
I'll be on Tech Bites discussing all of our amazing people on Foodstand! 1pm! Tune in!
facebook.com
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katewilson Congrats!
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Udi Rachna was great! Here's the link if anyone wants to listen https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-51-foodstand-app-start/id960833354?i=362985208&mt=2
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yay thanks!
Paniyaram is a new breakfast I learned from my parents this am
chefandherkitchen.com
You use idli batter, temper seeds and spices with ginger and mix in the batter, and use a store top mini muffin pan to cook them. Such a great savory. Breakfast!
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AJD Enjoyed this staple breakfast item at the hotel in Delhi this morning - delish!!
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JenniferEmilson Oooh, you need to make me these!
WHERE TO INVADE NEXT - School Lunches - YouTube
youtube.com
"Now in theaters! Academy Award®-winning director Michael Moore is back with WHERE TO INVADE NEXT: a provocative and hilarious comedy in which Moore will stop..." #foodmedia
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sugardetoxme #FoodFilm club nominee