The protein and supplement aisle shelves are lined with one bar, supplement and powder after another, and eye-catching marketing can leave you scratching your head. Although most adults get more protein than their body needs (0.4g/pound body weight) through food, sometimes shakes and bars make an easy, on-the-go snack or meal. To make the choice…
This week, IACC — the only global professional body representing small to medium sized venues focused on meetings, training courses and conferences — released the 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report, highlighting global trends for conference attendee behavior. This detailed report dives into what meeting planners and conference attendees crave from their vendors and partners…
April showers brings May flowers… and strawberries! May is National Strawberry Month – what a sweet way to start this month. Did you know that strawberries are not actually berries? Fun fact: They are actually part of the rose family and grow from a single flower with more than one ovary, making them an aggregate fruit. In contrast,…
As much as 40% of the country’s food supply goes to waste, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The staggering estimate illustrates lost opportunities to help those experiencing hunger or food insecurity. It also helps explain why many are also increasingly concerned about the negative environmental consequences and economic implications of food waste. This Stop…
Ever heard of functional foods? Functional foods contain components, other than calories, fat, and protein, that might be beneficial for health. This month our functional food focus is mushrooms. Mushrooms tend to be categorized as vegetables, but they are actually fungi – a distinct kingdom separate from plants or animals! Mushrooms provide nutritional benefits like…
While turkey, gravy, stuffing & potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple — adding a little something bright and green never hurts. If you’re looking for Autumn Salad Ideas, we’ve got you covered! A simple kale side salad with crunchy & fresh apples, pomegranates, pepitas, and a maple-based dressing is a perfect crowd pleaser. KALE, APPLE, PEPITA…
This article first appeared in Catersource on October 11, 2023. By Amber Kispert Editor’s note: This is part three in our From Field to Fork feature. Check out part one (farming) by clicking here; check out part two (foraging) by clicking here. The role of bees in pollination and the production of honey has long been acknowledged, but some…
Now that you are an apple butter-making-pro (click here for the recipe), you may be looking for a few ways to use it. This simple (vegan!) dessert comes together in minutes with ingredients you can most likely find right in your pantry. Short on time? Grab a jar of apple butter from your local farmer’s…
Whether you’re in the car or running through airports, practicing mindful and healthy eating while traveling can be a challenge. Although delicious and convenient, most well-known snack foods can leave us feeling hungry, tired, and overall unsatisfied. One tip for feeling more satisfied when snacking is to create a balanced snack by pairing two food…
By Tara Fitzpatrick On this episode of FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick, we welcome one of our buzziest guests ever, FLIK Hospitality Group’s Executive Chef and Head Beekeeper Will Pfeiffer, who has gotten things started with a sweet custom-made bee setup at IBM’s Louis V. Gerstner Center for Learning in Armonk, NY. Pfeiffer became a chef before…