Written by Alex Evenson, Philabundance Nutrition Educator, with additions from Caity Rietzen, Culinary Literacy Center Supervisor Frozen peas, canned beans, and potato chips. What do these three food items have in common? Since the onset of COVID-19 last spring, many Americans have been trying to limit how often they go to the grocery store. At… continue reading Stocking Up Food for the Winter
By written by Caity R. December 23, 2020
Written by Alex Evenson, Philabundance Nutrition Educator, with additions from Caity Rietzen, Culinary Literacy Center Supervisor Cooking is a wonderful way to bring people together, and while this year's holiday will be unlike any other, we hope that you have a special day with smaller gatherings—or even virtual ones! Since… continue reading Brighten Up Your Thanksgiving Table
By written by Caity R. November 24, 2020
Need an excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth? We are here to help! Today, October 14, is National Dessert Day , and a great opportunity to break out your favorite dessert of choice. While I truly believe that this year deserves multiple days of observance, it’s always nice to have a solid reason to eat cake on a weeknight. This year,… continue reading Celebrate National Dessert Day in Philadelphia!
By written by Caity R. October 14, 2020
There may be no better way to dress your salad than with a healthy, homemade vinaigrette! While choosing a salad may seem like an inherently nutritious option (and it often is!), adding the wrong dressing can drown out the health benefits. Many times store-bought, prepackaged salad dressings are high in saturated fat and may contain cheeses and… continue reading Salad Science: Make a Simple Vinaigrette!
By written by Caity R. June 5, 2020 1
These are scary times, and there is a lot of false information out there, so it’s important to make sure that you are finding answers using reliable resources. Questions about food safety during this crisis have become a hot topic, so here are a few FAQs with answers from credible organizations that you can count on. Please keep in mind… continue reading 5 FAQs for Food Safety During COVID-19 and Tons of Reliable Resources
By written by Caity R. April 30, 2020 1
As we have all come to learn recently, finding certain items at the grocery store or through online shopping has become much more difficult than usual. Shelves are often cleared of milk, bread, eggs… and bottled water? The run on bottled water across the region is a little more surprising, especially since Philadelphia has great… continue reading Straight from the Source—Philly Tap Water is Safe and Delicious!
By written by Caity R. April 23, 2020 1
Updated with additional information on Friday, May 1, 1:00 p.m. Across Philadelphia, families are experiencing unexpected challenges as a result of the COVID-19 emergency . In these uncertain times, knowing how to keep your family healthy and fed is critical. The City of Philadelphia and local hunger relief organizations are partnering across… continue reading Local Hunger Relief Options - Find Free, Nutritious Food Near You!
By written by Caity R. March 30, 2020 2
While you’re checking out the library’s amazing collection of ebooks, movies and music , don’t forget about one of our most vibrant options- magazines! With RBdigital Magazine , you can browse over 100 popular magazines on your desktop or mobile device. RBdigital Magazine offers beautifully clear images, the ability to easily… continue reading Check Out Online Magazines for some Home Cooking Inspiration!
By written by Caity R. March 25, 2020
The Nonprofit Job Fair returns to Parkway Central Library on October 23 and the Business Resource and Innovation Center staff have the resources to help you make a great first impression! After brushing up on our all-purpose job fair tips , use these tools to learn what makes job seeking in the nonprofit and social impact sectors unique. … continue reading Get Ready for the Nonprofit Job Fair!
By written by Caity R. October 15, 2019 2
