HOUSTON, TEXAS – Community volunteers sift and sort through produce at the Houston Food Bank facility (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell, 2022 Getty Images)HOUSTON – National Nonprofit Day is Saturday, August 17, but it doesn’t mean that should be the only day we remember to help out our neighbors in need.No matter what cause you’re passionate about, each is important and worth raising awareness for. That’s why KPRC 2 has compiled a list of just some of the dozens of Houston-area nonprofits people can turn to to donate, volunteer, or just spread the word.See the list below:Arts and…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The start of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio felt like a new era for Greater Cleveland. Aside from smoking legal weed, several varieties of marijuana-infused edibles are available for foodies looking to partake.In the latest episode of “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” host Alex Darus chats with Peter Chakerian about the wide variety of marijuana edibles available in Northeast Ohio. The offerings go far beyond THC-infused gummies and chocolates. Olive oils, honey, sugars, drinks and more are all available in edible form, and the two discuss how the products could affect the Greater Cleveland culinary scene.Then, Paris Wolfe stops…

By Will Atwater For the past few years, East Durham resident Joe Maxwell has shared the surplus produce from his rooftop hydroponic garden with family, friends and neighbors. The bounty includes cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and various greens. Like some who have taken up occupancy in or near downtown in one of Durham’s ever-growing apartment, condo or townhouse communities, Maxwell and his wife, Julie, traded yard space for a smaller footprint offered by their townhouse and to be within walking distance of restaurants and other amenities. However, the limited space created a problem for Maxwell: what to do with the…

Dog Days of Kentucky returning to Harlan Published 8:43 am Friday, August 16, 2024 Harlan County’s premier food-based festival is returning with the second edition of Dog Days of Kentucky happening alongside Backroads of Appalachia’s Jeep and Bikefest and the Mountain Market on Aug. 31, all on the grounds of the Harlan Center. City of Harlan Tourism Director Brandon Pennington provided a preview of what folks can expect at this year’s hot dog themed event. “This is the second time we’ve done it,” Pennington said. “Last year, we started it because we saw there wasn’t a hot dog championship anywhere…

Across northern Australia, freshwater crocodiles are dying in droves, with some populations down by 70%. That’s because the animals are eating a kind of super-poisonous toad that humans brought to the continent decades ago. Georgia Ward-Fear, a conservation scientist at Macquarie University in Sydney, has witnessed the demise of the crocodiles firsthand. “It’s not pretty,” she says. “They go into seizures. And death is fairly quick and probably very painful because it’s essentially a massive cardiac arrest.” The loss of so many crocodiles is a problem because they sit atop the food web. “When they decline,” Ward-Fear says, “we see…

ALBANY (WBNG) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $200 million in food assistance to more than 1.5 million low-income children on Thursday.The initiative is part of the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, Summer EBT, program.The state is sending $120 per child to eligible families to help pay for healthy meals. Some eligible families have already begun receiving this assistance and the benefits will continue to be sent in the coming week, Hochul’s office said.“Having access to healthy, nutritious food is essential for children’s health and well-being,” Governor Hochul said. “As New York continues putting money back in the pockets of…

Chicago is taking innovative steps to address food insecurity on its South and West sides, with Mayor Brandon Johnson proposing the establishment of a city-owned grocery store, a move to potentially transform food accessibility in areas suffering from long-standing disinvestment. A consultant’s detailed assessment described in a 200-page report by HR&A positions Chicago to possibly be the first major metropolis in the United States to enter into the competitive sector of grocery retailing, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times article. The study, the city claims, marks a feasible response to a marketplace marred by volatility and consolidations leading to store closures,…

Dalida’s delicious options.Maren Caruso San Francisco is a food lover’s paradise where exceptional cuisine can be found on practically every corner. Although dinner is arguably city dwellers’ favorite time to eat out, it’s followed by brunch, that (mostly) weekend dining indulgence where excess is celebrated and creativity reigns. Here, we highlight 10 top brunch spots in San Francisco. Dalida Dalida is a must-visit for anyone interested in unique Mediterranean cuisine. Chef couple Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz have created a beautiful and welcoming restaurant that reflects a distinctive point of view. Sayat grew up in Istanbul and Laura hails from Mexico.…

Meet Beatriz Martines, the woman behind Xalisko Cocina Mexicana. HOUSTON — She went from working as a lunch lady to leading her very own restaurant. Meet Beatriz Martines, the woman behind Xalisko Cocina Mexicana.  The 21st Annual Houston Restaurant Weeks is happening now – September 2nd. Xalisko Cocina Mexicana is one of 400 participating restaurants, offering amazing multi-course meals at unbeatable prices. They’ll make donations from every meal to the Houston Food Bank and every dollar donated turns into meals for those in need. For more information on Xalisko, click here. For more information on Houston Restaurant Weeks, click here.…

When seeking ideas for weekend fun, how about a thrifting and food adventure in North Carolina? Mooresville is only about a half hour from Charlotte, offering a delightful excursion of delicious eats and inspiring decorating ideas. Let’s check out Main St. Antiques & Design Gallery — a massive antique mall with restaurants and a beer garden all tucked inside the extraordinary Merino Mill. This vast and impressive space was once the original Moor Turkish Towel Company Mill located in Mooresville, NC. Now the exciting event venue and shopping hub is known as the Merino Mill. Home to community events, unique…