Spring in Pennsylvania: What’s in Season? Eating fruits and vegetables that are “in season” in your state ensures that your body absorbs the most varied and freshest nutrients possible. In Pennsylvania, the season of spring brings the following vegetables: Arugula Asparagus Cabbage Celery Chard Kale Lettuce (Red, Green, Romaine) Mushrooms…Read More
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Did You Know: College Students Who Suffer From Food Insecurity Have Access to SNAP Befefits?
DID YOU KNOW? College students suffer from food insecurity - and SNAP is available! According to a 2019 Government Accountability Office report, at least one in three college students do not always have enough to eat, which is more than twice the rate of food insecurity among adults throughout the…Read More
Tuscan-Style Bean Soup: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
Tuscan-Style Bean Soup Photos and recipe from Cooking Classy Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup diced celery 5 garlic cloves, minced* 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly…Read More
Reducing Food Waste: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
This month we are featuring two recipes that help with reducing food waste. One featuring beet greens and the other featuring stale bread, both of which are usually discarded! Coconut-Braised Beet Greens Adapted from: Tasting Page at https://www.tastingpage.com/cooking/coconut-braised-beet-greens Serves 4 side dishes INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch of beet greens, thoroughly…Read More