Chicken salad is part of my upbringing and accompanies many vivid memories in my past. I remember growing up and having cookouts or family gatherings in the summer. Memorial Day… July 4… or just random get-togethers… with fireworks, drinks and food. Oh, the food! A variety of summertime dishes including hamburgers, pulled pork sliders, fresh fruit, and… chicken salad. Which …
If you don’t know me by now… Well, I guess you can see a common theme from Grace Homemade. Eco-friendly, healthy and natural eating, equitable wages, waste reduction and community economic development are all authentic ideas associated with me personally and with Grace Homemade. Yet, one of the biggest challenges for me to date has been the selection of a …
There is no question that income inequality in America is real. In fact, the income gap has been increasing for at least the last 30 years. Factors leading to income inequality According to the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, globalization, education, technology and specific government policies contribute to income inequality. And credible arguments can be made to support these conclusions. …
I’ve always known that there are major societal problems facing us as Americans—and around the world. War, pollution, poverty, human exploitation, hunger and unemployment are big themes of serious issues that plague our communities. But because I work in the food industry, I tend to focus the most on eliminating hunger. As I have become more self-conscious and enlightened, thinking about …
The holiday season is in full swing, and many people are preparing for trips to celebrate, worship and break bread with family and friends. We hosts are starting to think about our menus, while guests are planning a dish or two to present for everyone to share. Holiday meal classics are the usual choice for many, and in the South …
