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Be Mindful About Food Safety While Cooking
Although the food supply in the United States is one of the safest, bacteria or pathogens may still contaminate some foods we eat, making us ill with foodborne disease, also known as “food poisoning”. Currently, there are around 48 million cases of foodborne illness each year – the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans, making it essential to be mindful about food safety while cooking.
How to understand the % Daily Value on the Nutrition Labels
The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks has been updated to make it easier for you to make informed choices. The Daily Values for many nutrients have been updated based on new nutrition research. So, the % Daily Value, or %DV, may be different on some of your favorite foods and beverages.
New Years Food Traditions and Symbolism: Bring in your New Year with Common Threads
Happy New Year! Each year, people all over the world participate in different New Year’s food traditions that are believed to bring them good luck in the coming year. Join us as we dive into some of these traditions!
Mixing up your Traditions this Holiday Season
The holidays are rooted in culture and tradition, similar to our values here at Common Threads. It is also a time to gather with family and friends, to make cherished memories, eat delicious traditional foods, and bring in the new year with the best intentions.
The Past, Present and Future of the Indigenous Food Movement
Staff from Common Threads and the Chicago History Museum were recently joined by Mariah Gladstone, founder of Indigikitchen, to host a virtual webinar highlighting indigenous cultures and cuisine in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month.
Three Easy Ways to Make a Healthier Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it is time to give thanks and gather with our loved ones! Food is one of the most important traditions during Thanksgiving, with many families selecting dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans for their meal. Other families incorporate dishes from their family or cultural heritage for this special occasion.
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Nutrition Equity in South Florida
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Common Threads is convening leaders within our community for a virtual panel discussion focused on nutrition equity
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In the News
Common Threads Pittsburgh provides meal kits for the holidays
(WPXL NEWS, 12/20/20)
Common Threads: The Power of Using Food for Change and Education
(KitchenChat, 7/29/19)
Run through the Fire
– an interview with CEO Linda Novick O’Keefe (BizCastHQ, 6/7/17)
Common Threads, Top Box, & Mariano's Partner for COVID-19 Relief
Chicago Food Magazine, 4/13/20
Healthy Thanksgiving recipes with Tamron Hall
(Tamron Hall, 11/27/20)
Cooking For Life
film from TakeCare, 2019
Café La Trova Team Feeds Families During Pandemic
(Miami New Times, 4/6/20)
U.S. senators should stop playing politics with America’s hungry children
(The Miami Herald, 7/23/20)
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Firstly, I would like to thank you all for providing a virtual Summer Cooking Camp. It was not just a cooking experience, Eliza learned yoga, all about what is a fruit and what is a vegetable. They also read, had drawing lessons, and learned about healthy eating. Eilza was able to follow the lessons without falling behind. As per Eliza, her experience was fun and exciting. She really enjoyed it. Eating healthy is a practice we implement at home. But she learned new things like mixing fruits and meat together. And everything was delicious. Eliza’s favorite part of the cooking lessons is creating new foods and learning how her plate should look- rainbow plate. Excellent! Eliza enjoyed using all the supplies that were sent for her to use. Overally as a parent I give your program a 10 out of 10. It was very informative and full of new experiences for my daughter. Thank you for this opportunity.
Mercedez Torres
This program is a phenomenal way for students to enjoy cooking and culture, while learning about making healthy lifestyle choices. At Colfax, we savor Common Threads as an integral after-school program for our students.
Casey Weiss
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami is thankful to have such a strong community partner in Common Threads. During the COVID-19 crisis, our Littles and their families did not have enough food to eat. Thanks to Common Threads, hot food to cover four days was secured from Cafe La Trova. In times of crisis, humanity and partnership always win!
Gale Nelson
Please know that the Carrie P. Meek family is truly grateful for the support that the Common Threads program is providing to our families. Without the Common Threads program, we would not be able to do this good deed! In addition, we thank all involved in making provisions to our families in the form of gift cards to support them during this unprecedented time. I am personally thankful and appreciative for your-in kind gift to our families in need.
Marchel Woods
My training as a chef gives me the platform to help others, which is why I work with Common Threads and other community organizations. “I knew I could not be on the sidelines wishing someone would help, and I am grateful to be part of the solution.
Bill Kim
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