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Tag: Just Food

  • Food You Can Use: Let Us Eat Local & Dine Out Irene

    Those of us in NYC were spared by Hurricane Irene (although we may have gained a pound or two from all the cooking), but many of the farmers upstate who provide us with amazing local produce weren't as lucky. In case you were wondering what you can do to help, here are some ideas:

    Justfood One of my favorite organizations, Just Food, is hosting their annual Let Us Eat Local event on Wednesday, September 21st at The Altman Building. This event honors local eating and those who support it. This year's honorees include Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm (you may have heard of him if you've read The Omnivore's Dilemma), and Deb Kavakos of Stoneledge Farm. A portion of the proceeds will go to farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Irene; other proceeds will benefit the other work of Just Food.  Tickets are $175 and are available online. I'll see you there!

    If you're going to eat out in NYC, make sure you do so on Sunday, September 25th, when an ever-growing list of restaurants will be participating in Dine Out Irene.  They will donate up to 10% of their sales that night to Just Food and GrowNYC to benefit NY area farmers hard hit by the hurricane. The only tough decision is where to go!

  • A Generous Celebration

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    As you may know, I turned 40 on December 26th. To celebrate, I threw a party for family and friends in early January, which was absolutely wonderful. I had some trepidation about turning 40, but looking at a room full of people I love from all areas of my life was a clear illustration to me of how lucky I am.  To top it all off, all of you amazing people gave generously in honor of the occastion to Just Food.  Thanks to you, we raised over $2100 to support their mission to increase access to fresh, healthy food in NYC and to support the local farms and urban gardens that grow it.

    And speaking of generosity, my friend Rachel set up a "photo booth" at the party and took some fantastic pictures — I've posted my favorites here.  Thanks again to everyone for helping me celebrate and for giving so generously.