The Yum Yum Factor

the calm before the storm, admiring the beautiful crystal chandeliers installed just for the evening I can get really passionate about the subject of food education and because of that, I am a huge fan of Food Share. This Toronto based, non profit organization works with our communities and schools to provide them delicious, healthy food and give them with the education and tools needed to empower those communities to start taking over themselves. The catch phrase for all of this activism is "food security" so if you haven't heard that term yet, it's only a matter of time until you do. Food Share has helped to revolutionize school cafeterias and has pioneered ideas like rooftop school gardens and urban agriculture across the city. They teach people how to grow, cook and eat with hands on training, community kitchens and a wealth of other amazing programs. The bottom line is that the people of Food Share believe that everyone deserves access to affor...

I have written about Food Share before here  and here  after attending their annual fundraising event, Recipe for Change. Food security and education is a cause near and dear to my heart so I am always thrilled to be asked to share the love.  For those who don't know about them, Food Share is a non profit organization that works with communities and schools to deliver healthy food and provide food education. You can also dig into your wallet and donate to Food Share here  too. I am giving away two tickets (worth $150) to a lucky winner so that they can join me on Thursday, November 12ths at the St Lawrence Market for " Evening at the Market  "  If you aren't the lucky winner, you can still attend and join in the fun. Tickets sell for $75 each (you can purchase tickets on the  St. Lawrence Market website ). Evening at the Market is coming up on  November 12th  and is sure to be a night not to be missed. This is a ...

Last night was Food Share's 6th annual Recipe for Change  at the St Lawrence Market and boy, was it a great night. 30 local chefs, a couple of breweries, some wine, amazing silent auctions and the chance to eat your face off for the greater good. Someone tweeted something like "eat the change that you want to be" in regards to this event, which made me jealous because I didn't think of it first. I will write about the event and about all of the amazing things that Food Share does for the city, as well as telling you all of the ways that you can still contribute, either with your time or your money or both.