In case you missed it: The Kodiak Cave gave out FREE Spring Veggie Frittata kits over the last few weeks! If you don’t know, a frittata is an egg-based dish that allows for so much creativity. For our rendition, we added fresh herbs, cheese, and in-season asparagus to celebrate some spring veggies. The best partContinue reading “ICYMI: Spring Veggie Frittata Bear Necessities Meal Kit!”
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Food Safety is Essential!
Food safety is crucial when it comes to protecting ourselves and our loved ones from foodborne illnesses. According to CDC estimates, approximately 48 million individuals experience illness, with 128,000 requiring hospitalization, and 3,000 succumbing to foodborne diseases annually in the United States (Estimates of Foodborne). By understanding and following proper food safety practices, we canContinue reading “Food Safety is Essential!”
February is National Canned Food Month!
What are some things that make February special? We often think about Valentine’s Day, the hearts, and the roses. Fun Fact: 2024 is a leap year, so we have 29 days in this month of February. Also! Did you know that February is National Canned Food Month? Yes, a whole month dedicated to canned food! NationalContinue reading “February is National Canned Food Month!”
ICYMI: Butternut Squash Soup Bear Necessities Meal Kits
The Kodiak Cave has had a very eventful month so far! On top of the day to day shopping that we love, we launched a new program called Bear Necessities Meal Kits. Think of a traditional meal kit service, but free for all currently enrolled Cascadia students. These meal kits are a way for youContinue reading “ICYMI: Butternut Squash Soup Bear Necessities Meal Kits”
October is National Apple Month!
Did you know that Washington’s State Fruit is the apple? This state is actually the top apple producing state in the United States! (1) There are so many varieties of apples, coming in all shapes and sizes, so we’ll go through a couple of them right here so you can learn more about what’s outContinue reading “October is National Apple Month!”
Elevating Herbs for Salads and Pastas
Making your own sauces and/or dressings can be a gamechanger in the kitchen. Fresh herbs can be extra effort to buy and store, but rest assured that it is worth it when whipping together a mean, clean dressing. It’s even more rewarding to grow your own herbs that you can follow along with through theContinue reading “Elevating Herbs for Salads and Pastas”
Growing Food With The Kodiak Cave: Week 3
For the last couple weeks, we’ve been talking about how food is grown and ends up in the meals you eat. This week, continuing our leadup to Springfest’s Seedling Swap on May 25th, today’s post is all about how important pollinators are to our food! Many of us probably already know that honey bees areContinue reading “Growing Food With The Kodiak Cave: Week 3”
Understanding Food System Information: A Glossary of Terms You Might Need To Know
With the constant influx of information surrounding food, agriculture, sustainability, and so many related fields, sometimes it can be difficult to navigate all the terms that are used to describe food in our society. Because of that, we’ve compiled a list of terms that you may come across, but not fully understand: Food System: AContinue reading “Understanding Food System Information: A Glossary of Terms You Might Need To Know”
Seasonal Produce: How To Get the Best Fruits and Veggies Year-Round
Did you know that most fruits and vegetables have seasons, so the time of year you buy them at the grocery store can make a big difference for their flavor and freshness! You might notice there are tons of different apples in the grocery store in fall months, or that during the summer, tomatoes andContinue reading “Seasonal Produce: How To Get the Best Fruits and Veggies Year-Round”
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