Food waste is a huge problem that not only deprives hungry people of food but also contributes greenhouse gases. The app Flashfood allows users to buy groceries nearing their sell-by dates from stores at half price, preventing them from being thrown out.
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Food as a Teaching Tool: How One CPS Teacher Used Food to Connect with Her Students
Meredith FrancisA program called Pilot Light brings food education into the classroom. But it's about more than nutrition or cooking lessons. One Chicago Public School teacher shares her experience with using food as a dynamic teaching tool.
18 Chicago Food Events to Enjoy in September – Including Plenty of Oktoberfest Celebrations
Meredith FrancisApples, tacos, and plenty of Oktoberfest celebrations are just some of the food events to look forward to in September.
Chicago Chef Envisions a Culinary Industry Where Being an Indigenous Chef Isn’t An Anomaly
Meredith FrancisJessica Pamonicutt is the owner and executive chef of the catering and pop-up business Ketapanen Kitchen, which specializes in indigenous ingredients and cuisine––a focus that is currently rare in Chicago and the rest of the United States.
Jumpballs, Gym Shoes, Mother-in-Laws, and the Maxwell Street Polish: Four Stick-to-Your-Ribs Classic Chicago Sandwiches
You may have (or not have) heard of these four classic, hearty sandwiches that were created in Chicago. Explore their origins and unique ingredients.
A Chicago Ceramicist Who Seeks to Enhance the Joy of Eating with Her Work
Daniel HautzingerDanielle Chutinthranond seeks to optimize the experience of eating and sharing food with the pieces she creates under the name Monsoon Pottery. “I feel like one of the reasons why I get so into the design of this stuff is because I just like to eat so much,” she says.
15 Chicago Food Events to Dig Into This August
Meredith FrancisIf you like garlic, corn, ribs, sangria, and much more, there are a variety of food events in and around Chicago this August.
Meet the Two Brothers Behind A Vodka Brand Celebrating Lake Michigan’s “Playpen”
Meredith FrancisLake Michigan's "playpen" inspired Chicago brothers Joseph Moton and Ted Robinson to launch their own vodka company. They talk about how they got started, their love for the versatility of vodka, and what it's like to work as brothers.
Reducing Food Waste By Redirecting Restaurant Surplus Straight to Consumers at a Reduced Price
Daniel HautzingerIn a year in Chicago, the app Too Good to Go has redirected around 108,000 meals from landfills by allowing consumers to buy unsold surplus products from restaurants and other food service businesses at a reduced price.
The Brighton Park Restaurant Serving Up a Rare (in the States) Mexico City Specialty
Meredith FrancisWhen Chef Manny Gonzalez had his mother's tacos de canasta at a party, he knew he wanted his restaurant to be centered around the popular Mexican street taco. Gonzalez owns Guapo Taco in Brighton Park, and he explains the origins of "basket tacos."
Local Restaurant Initiative Addresses Inequities for Black Restaurateurs, Envisions South Side Corridors as Culinary Destination
Meredith FrancisFoodLab Chicago has been working with restaurants in South Side neighborhoods in the hopes of uplifting Black restaurateurs, especially after the pandemic brought new challenges for local business owners. Their goal is to make major corridors, like 75th Street, an established culinary destination for locals and tourists alike.
