HUNGRY’s Post

I'm not sure my LI network needs this many are foodies or food safety-ies but it's a light/hearted reminder to small, tiny or voluntary food businesses or charities, or a business with a bit of food to understand food safety basics & food inspectors. Even charities, Even community organised events, Even vegan outreach, Even a business doing an event with samples. #foodsafety #business #foodallergies #vegan #foodinspectors

Happy Pancake Day! 🥞 To all hospitality businesses whipping up delicious pancakes this 13th February, we wish you tremendous success. Embrace the tradition, from shriving sins to flipping pancakes, and make the most of this day to draw in customers.   Remember, days like these are golden opportunities to showcase your culinary skills and engage with your community. Here are 5 ways Pancake Day and other national food days can elevate your business.   1.    Special Menus: Create themed menus to attract attention and offer a unique dining experience. 2.    Social Media Buzz: Use hashtags and engaging content to promote your specials, enticing customers to visit. 3.    Community Engagement: Partner with local suppliers or charities to build community ties. 4.    Promotions: Offer discounts or contests to draw in crowds. 5.    Customer Loyalty: Use these days to reward regulars, enhancing loyalty and repeat business.   Let's make it a flipping great day! #PancakeDay #HospitalityIndustry #Profitability #SpecialEvents Ken Dulieu Marcus Jones Mike Porteous Lee Bowen Steven Willey Nick Gay Karen Percival

Come by The Square on #HungerActionDay (Friday, September 22nd) as we transform the area into a hub of awareness and action against food insecurity in Palm Beach County! We're joining forces to ignite change in collaboration with Related, the Palm Beach County Food Bank, and Trindy Gourmet. What's in Store: Healthy Cooking Demo: Watch and learn as Trindy Gourmet showcases a delicious and healthy recipe – empowering you with the knowledge to make nutritious eating choices. ALICE Simulation: Step into the shoes of an ALICE family and experience firsthand the challenges of choosing between groceries, utilities, and medication. Quiz Challenges: Participate in quizzes that test your knowledge of hunger and food insecurity and stand a chance to win exciting prizes! This is your chance to connect with local resources, discover the real challenges of food insecurity for PBC residents, and take concrete steps toward making a difference for those in need. Show your support by wearing orange, the color of Hunger Action Month, and bringing food to donate to our neighbors in need. 🧡 #HungerActionMonth23

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To all my coffee-loving cohorts…this is OUR day! And I’m a split personality gal…cold frothy brew or macchiato topped with caramel swirl in the morning 🧋and a full shot of Cuban espresso topped with whipped sugar in the afternoon.☕️ Whatta Fabulous Friday it is! Coffee is an amazing substance that manages to be delicious, invigorating, and healthy. Over 60% of American adults drink coffee every single day! But it’s not just a day to celebrate one of the world’s most popular drinks — it’s also a day to enjoy free coffee, try a new recipe, send a gift, or enter a contest! Here are some cool and hot ideas to celebrate this fun holiday in style. ☕️ Grab Some Free Coffee - National Coffee Day is mainly about coffee awareness, but you can’t forget the freebies! Big coffee brands like Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme, and Starbucks typically offer free coffee samples or cups of coffee on this highly caffeinated holiday. 🎁 Send a Gift (Or Treat Yourself!) Help the coffee lovers in your life celebrate by sending a fun gift! Coffee subscriptions are a nice way to extend the celebration. 🧋Make a New Drink - Why not celebrate this caffeine-infused holiday by trying a new coffee recipe? There are so many great flavors and combinations to whip up.... caramel latte, Mexican café de olla, or Vietnamese iced coffee. Or sample a decadent dulce de leche coffee, unusual blue algae latte, or classic mint chocolate chip cold brew. 🗳️ Enter a Contest - Take this opportunity to enter a coffee-themed contest. You could win a whole lot of free coffee beans! 🤝 Give Back - If you’re feeling thankful for your favorite hot (or cold) beverage, why not give a little something back? Many charitable organizations are running National Coffee Day fundraisers, if you donate the cost of your regular cup of coffee, you can help raise money to support research, scholarships, and more. Whether you decide to try a new recipe, send a fun gift, enter a contest, or find caffeinated freebies, you can hardly go wrong. Coffee is a delicious, popular, and versatile drink, and it deserves a fun holiday. #NationalCoffeeDay #CoffeeLover #ButFirstCoffee #CupOfJoe #BrewingHappiness #CoffeeArt #EspressoYourself #SipSipHooray

Why desserts? It’s a solid question. Abundant Harvest Kitchen and Bistro’s mission is to feed, nourish and transform. We feed 106k families every year, so why have fancy desserts and unhealthy food options for families already struggling to put basic proteins and vegetables on their table? When you’re food insecure, you stop celebrating. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations … all those happy moments end. These families stop celebrating life. Gratitude becomes more and more scarce and hopelessness becomes incredibly real. Solving food insecurity isn’t just about providing food … it’s about bringing joy back into a family’s life. Want to help? We have plenty of opportunities. Hire our #bistro for your next event or help us sponsor outreach ideas. Partner with us. Volunteer with us. First, reach out to us and let’s discuss solutions. #feednourishtransform #foodinsecurity #communityimpact

Life's too short to play it safe! Have you ever wondered why Chef José Andrés decided to go beyond his kitchen and become a humanitarian hero? Chef Andrés, the culinary mastermind behind ThinkFoodGroup, doesn't just stop at creating delicious dishes. He's also the force behind World Central Kitchen, providing meals in the wake of natural disasters. What drives him? "I believe that the power of food has a way of bonding communities and giving us hope when all seems lost," says Andrés. In a similar vein, at my various companies we believe hospitality goes beyond the walls of hotels and restaurants. It's about uplifting communities, innovating responsibly, and making a real difference. It may not be conventional wisdom, but it's our driving force. So here's to creating not just a business, but a movement that impacts lives. May your journey in the world of hospitality also be about more than just the bottom line. Dare to disrupt and make a lasting impact! #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #chef

Friends, as you know, I enjoy cooking for company events, charitable events, and of course, family and friends.   If you are not from Louisiana, Maryland, or New Jersey, you might have never been invited to a real "crab boil", that is a Blue Crab boil.   If you are invited to one, these are the rules you should abide by so make sure you study the Ten Commandments of Eating Blue Crab:   #1 When buying crabs, order mediums when you’re having guests over. Order larges for you and your better half. Order jumbos when ain’t nobody within 500 feet. And smalls are just rude... we don’t do dat! #2 Every picking style is both right and wrong. Legs first? Apron first? Butter knife? Mallet? Vinegar? Save your claws to the end? Just don’t wear a baby bib... we don’t do dat! #3 Once you touch a crab, IT'S YOURS. None of this weighing-each-crab-with-your-hand stuff... #4 With pizza, everyone gets the same number of slices. But with crabs, it’s like: 3...2...1...EVERYONE EATS AS MANY CRABS AS YOU CAN AND SCREW THOSE SLOW EATERS!! #5 You’re being monitored. By everyone. Not cleaning your crab completely? You’ll get called out. Not eating your claws? You won’t be invited back... #6 Don’t dare ask anyone to pick a crab for you. You pick crabs for yourself. If you’re a newbie, we’ll teach you ONCE, so pay attention. If you pull off a meaty backfin, show it off! If you cut yourself, keep eating. No tears... we don’t do dat... #7 If you leave the table to wash your hands, you become everyone’s personal slave until you’re back. Take orders, clear shells, get hair ties. Grab me another beer, etc... dat’s how it works... #8 Crabs are just an appetizer. Three hours of snacks before you fire up the grill. Have some corn, shrimp, tomatoes, and Zapp’s in the meantime... dats how we do it... #9 The last man/mom standing at the table gets bragging rights. “You guys done already?” she asks... show her some respect and clean up after the last one standing... dats how we do it... #10 If you’re invited to a crab feast, that means you’re special. We don’t just invite anybody over. It’s love. Be sure to say, “Good crabs!” or “Really full!” or “Lots of mustard!” even when they’re crap... dats just how we do it...   Most of all...“Laissez les bon temps rouler!”   Jack, did we miss anything?

Nourishing Communities: Stories of Hope in the Fight Against Hunger In the battle against food insecurity, meet two local heroes making a difference: FeedMe Bellarine and Surf Coast ('FeedMe') and The Outpost. These initiatives tackle hunger with heart and innovation, responding to rising demand highlighted by the Food For Thought Research. FeedMe Bellarine and Surf Coast: Where Kindness Takes the Lead Since 2019, FeedMe has been a lifeline for 2,000 families weekly. What sets them apart? A 'no questions asked' policy and a focus on volunteer wellbeing. Despite challenges, FeedMe leads with empathy, kindness, and sustainable practices. Collaborations with fine dining establishments showcase their commitment to promoting food sustainability and security. Addressing availability, stability, and utilisation in food security, FeedMe emerges as a true community leader. The Outpost: A Rock of Consistency For 33 years, The Outpost has been a central community hub, serving 1,200 people monthly with cooked meals and unwavering consistency. Challenges abound, yet The Outpost remains committed to its 'no questions asked' approach. With a 50% surge in service usage and growing complexity of needs, The Outpost's journey is marked by resilience. Space constraints limit their potential, but their generosity and the community's volunteer spirit remain strong enablers. Future Directions and Collaborative Opportunities FeedMe and The Outpost face challenges, but their commitment to fostering community, trust, and accessibility is unwavering. The future holds promise, with opportunities for nutritional content packaging, outreach services, and collaborative efforts to address gaps in food security. As these organisations continue to be pillars of support, they remind us that the fight against food insecurity is not just about providing meals but also about fostering a sense of belonging, understanding, and care. In a world that sometimes feels divided, FeedMe and The Outpost stand as beacons of hope, proving that kindness and generosity can truly nourish a community. #CommunityHeroes #FoodSecurity #KindnessInAction