Sour, Sweet, Soup, and Slavery
I had the opportunity to be hired at an event in the summer of 2021 called Just1Day that was geared to raise awareness about the issues of human trafficking in Cambodia, Canada, and globally. I was commissioned by an organization in Vancouver to provide an unforgettable food experience that would help bring to life all that we would be learning …
Survival in the Food Biz: 3 Keys to Leading Well
leader [ lee-der ] “Anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential.”– Brene Brown The food business is one of the toughest industries in Vancouver to survive in. It’s much more about passion and heart, than profit. In order to balance out the overflow of the toll it takes …
Human Trafficking
Ever since 2009 when I watched my first film on the sex trade and human trafficking in Cambodia, I felt a huge tug in my heart, an overwhelming sense of mixed emotions, followed by my natural compulsive urge to go and be a part of making a change. How can such injustice exist in this world? Do the women and kids even think …
The Ultimate Grocery Storage Guide
As food waste consultants, we show you the best way to store your groceries properly to prolong its shelf life. We decided to create our own grocery storage guide because all the ones we found online require the use of wasteful products like plastic bags, saran wraps, and paper towels. Purchase your copy of this fridge poster today for only $5. …
Celebrating World Food Day with Love Food Hate Waste Canada
On World Food Day, October 16th 2016. We were hired by Metro Vancouver – Love Food Hate Waste to join forces with them and our friends from Engaging Minds to raise awareness on food waste. The event was held at Science World, where science and technology meets innovation, the perfect place to educate and engage the community on social causes …
Joy of Feeding: a celebration of food, culture, and diversity.
What better way to experience culture than through the culture of food? On Saturday June 25th, we took part in an event that highlighted culinary traditions from around the world. Joy Of Feeding, an annual fundraiser held at the Center for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farms, was created by Chef Meeru Dhalwala of Vij’s and Rangoli restaurants. Her fervent appreciation for …
Re-purposed Food Recipes at Joy Of Feeding, UBC farms
Red Velvet Beet Pulp Cupcakes (GF, made with beets and almonds) Makes 12 cakes Ingredients: 2 beetroot pulps (about 2 large / 9 oz) 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon pinch of sea salt 1.5 cups ground almonds 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup icing sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda Preheat …