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Joan Russell
Food History and Culture



Yemi Amu Introduced Aquaponic Farming to Brooklyn NY
Black History Month Yumi Amu :Photo Source Chef4Impact Image Source: Espos De Yemi Amu an African American woman started the first...
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Feb 17, 20242 min read
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson Is Shaping Black Food History
February Black History Month Chef Marcus Samuelsson Photo Source: Wikimedia Marcus Samuelsson is a black chef and food activist that...
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Feb 16, 20243 min read
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Celebrate National Cafe Au Lait Day All Year
Cafe Au Lait Photo Source: Flicker/ Christopher Cornelius February 17, 2024 is National Cafe Au Lait Day. It is coffee that originated...
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Feb 15, 20243 min read
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Thomas Jefferson And Organic Farming and Gardening
Aerial View of Monticello with Gardens: Photo Source: DAACS Organization Thomas Jefferson at his home called Monticello in Virginia had...
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Feb 9, 20244 min read
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Carne Adovada Means Mexican Pork Chili In Red Sauce
A Brief History Pork Chili: Photo Source: Grill A Chef New Mexico Carne Adovada or pork chili in red sauce is a meaty dish that comes...
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Feb 4, 20244 min read
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Regenerative Dining Increases In Restaurants
Photo Source: Wix Many restaurants in the United States practice sustainable and regenerative dining. They use products from local farms...
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Jan 31, 20245 min read
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Celebrate National Homemade Soup Month All Winter
January is National Homemade Soup month and Feb 4 celebrates National Homemade soup day. It is a time to celebrate the many delicious...
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Jan 25, 20245 min read
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Solo Dining Increases in Popularity
Animation Source: Giphy Solo dining is on the rise and you may wonder why? Isn't dining alone considered lonely and depressing? Many...
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Jan 13, 20243 min read
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Regenerative Farms In CT Practice Sustainable Agriculture
Photo Source: Commons Wikimedia There are Regenerative Farms in CT that raise produce and livestock in a sustainable manner. Regenerative...
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Jan 10, 20245 min read
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Small Plates Dining The Latest Food Revolution
Small Plates Photo Source: Pxhere What Are Small Plates? Salad Photo Source Pxhere Small plates are meals served on small plates or...
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Jan 1, 20244 min read
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Add Victorian Holiday Traditions to Your Holiday Celebrations
Victorian holiday traditions still play a role in many Christmas and holiday celebrations in the US and the UK. These traditions involve...
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Dec 26, 20237 min read
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Ways to Celebrate a Green Christmas
This year you can celebrate a green Christmas by buying a real tree and recycling it after the season ends , add more vegetarian dishes...
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Dec 12, 20234 min read
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The Dangers of Asbestos in Farming
You would never think that asbestos exposure would be a probem for those working in farming. But farmers and workers in this industry...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
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Chili Colorado
A Brief History Chile Colorado is a meat stew made with chiles, beef ,or pork. The recipe orginated in Chihuahua Mexico. It is made in...
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Dec 4, 20233 min read
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What Are Ghost Kitchens?
Source: Wix Media Ghost kitchen are restaurants without dining space. During the pandemic they became popular and many chefs and...
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Nov 30, 20234 min read
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Ways Restaurants Reduce Food Waste
Today restaruants find ways to reduce food waste and use food waste to feed the poor by giving it to soup kitchens and food pantries....
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Nov 27, 20233 min read
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How to Have A Green Thanksgiving
Photo Source: Wix Media This year you may want to have a sustainable green Thanksgiving. Buying your food locally is a good place to...
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Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Thanksgiving Trends: Traditional Meals, vs. Alternative Meals
Thanksgiving Trends 2023 Photo Source: Jonolan Net This year more consumers will be buying locally sourced food from local farms and...
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Nov 19, 20233 min read
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Eating Healthy-Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month in November began in 1975 and was recognized by President Regan. The goal of this month is to share knowledge, ...
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Nov 16, 20233 min read
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Tri Corner Feed Promotes Food Access and Distribution In CT
Image Source: Progressive Charleston Programs AT Tri Corner Feed Tri Corner Feed in Sharon CT once a farm called Q Farm has become an...
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Nov 10, 20232 min read
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