By Aria Brent, Special to the AFRO Food is something that is so personal all the while being extremely universal. Regardless of where you’re from, how it’s prepared or what utensils are used- everybody eats. Often tied to some of people’s most sentimental memories, food is a vessel for love and camaraderie. Mera Kitchen Collective […]
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Symposium to Explore Baltimore’s Black Food Scene
When he moved to the city in 2022, the number of Black-owned restaurants in Baltimore surprised Minkah Makalani, director of Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Africana Studies. In his quest to learn more about the history of Baltimore’s Black food culture, Makalani talked with notable figures in the city’s Black food scene, such as activist […]
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New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time
By JONEL ALECCIA, Associated Press U.S. agriculture officials on Friday proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars, with a focus on sweetened foods such as cereals, yogurt, flavored milk and breakfast pastries. The plan announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also seeks to significantly decrease sodium in the meals […]
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Fresh at the Avenue digs in against West Baltimore’s food desert
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com No Boundaries Coalition’s Fresh at the Avenue, in its seventh year of operation, is continuing strong with its core mission of addressing the food deserts of Baltimore and providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the community. On Feb. 25, a kale cook off and live cooking demonstrations from […]
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Reading the labels of food products can save the health of many Americans
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The front of food packaging is for entertainment—pure hype. The back of the package holds the life-altering information. Food manufacturers employ deceptive marketing strategies to capitalize on consumers’ movement toward eating healthier. Packaging designed with messages like “100% Organic,” “All Natural,” and “Made with REAL Fruit” boldly printed […]
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Single in the city: he found me
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO This week we’ll discuss how you transition from online dating, to a phone conversation to meeting in person and signing on the dotted line that takes you off the market! As we recently discussed last week, it all begins with your profile. What are you saying? What […]
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Pigtown’s Groundwork Kitchen reopens its doors after pandemic hiatus
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com After nearly a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Groundwork Kitchen is gearing up to reopen its doors in Southwest Baltimore’s Pigtown neighborhood. During the break, the restaurant gained two new members to its team, executive chef Jonathan Hicks, “The Uneek Chef,” and general manager Melanie Molinaro. […]
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10 herbal teas to help you become a new you in the new year
By ArtfulTea.com It’s a new year and a lot of people are trying out new things. Many people are attempting to embody the phrase ‘new year, new me’ by focusing on their health and wellness. In addition to being a time for new beginnings, January is also National Hot Tea month. There are lots of […]
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You are what you eat: forging a healthy lifestyle for the new year
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member. msayles@afro.com When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, many people often include eating healthier and getting in shape on their list. While the intent to take better care may be there, it’s not always easy to adopt a new diet or workout routine and […]
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Michelin star chef brings Ethiopian touch to Doro Soul Food
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Executive chef Elias Taddesse, owner of Mélange, recently opened his new comfort food restaurant, Doro Soul Food, in Washington, D.C. The Michelin-star chef created the concept to infuse Ethiopian flavors into typical American soul food dishes. During its grand opening on Nov. 17, […]
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Baltimore Black restaurant owners raise prices, modify menus to meet global supply chain crisis
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com If you’ve noticed missing menu items or higher prices at your favorite local restaurant lately, you’re not alone. Since the COVID-19 pandemic arose, lockdowns, labor shortages and increased consumer demand have resulted in a global supply chain crisis of shortages and increased prices. […]
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Price Rite Marketplace in Pigtown set to close next month
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO The Price Rite Marketplace of West Pratt Street has served West Baltimore for 10 years. Now, just days before families are set to gather around the dinner table, Price Rite has announced that it is closing the sliding doors permanently at the end of December. Price Rite […]