Thanksgiving allows us all to reflect, celebrate, and be grateful for the many blessings we all have in our lives. At Plates, we believe in the strength of community; making this holiday an important time to look out for one another. However, food insecurity remains one of the biggest global issues to date. The ongoing …
Between creating a meal plan, catering, being conscious of dietary restrictions, and allocating side dish responsibilities, hosting a successful Friendsgiving involves a lot of moving parts. Whether you can’t celebrate with your family this year or you’d prefer to celebrate with your friends, here are some tips for hosting a healthy Friendsgiving. Create a flexible …
Meal prep can feel overwhelming and time-consuming, especially if you’re just starting out. But you don’t need to spend all day in the kitchen to enjoy the benefits of meal prepping. In fact, meal prep can range from preparing ingredients in advance to cooking dinners for the next week—spending as little as 30 minutes planning …
According to a 2011 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American spends 2.5 hours eating each day. In addition, stats show that while we’re eating we’re almost always doing something else, whether it’s working on a project, watching TV, or scrolling through Facebook. This lack of awareness, or mindless eating, may play …
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