An Open Letter to My Community:  How You Can Help

An Open Letter to My Community: How You Can Help

  Upon starting Community Dining nearly two years ago with little idea about what to expect, I knew challenges would lie ahead, but just assumed I would figure out whatever I needed without much difficulty.  Now I have to admit that the recent Sun Time article about...
My Response to the Sun Times

My Response to the Sun Times

Due to an article in the Sun Times regarding the Wed., Feb. 15 Community Dining event with Alderman Joe Moreno, I felt that I should respond.  To clear up any confusion, Community Dining is the host of the dinner, and all of the proceeds will go towards the cost of...
Entrepreneurship Promotes Transparency

Entrepreneurship Promotes Transparency

Over the past two years, I have been gathering data on restaurants, bakeries, caterers, grocery stores, juice bars, and delivery services that have a focus on sustainable sourcing that engages us in the means by which we fuel ourselves.  I have also looked up the...
Food Tank Summit Recap

Food Tank Summit Recap

I had the privilege of attending the Food Tank Summit last month as a member of the media.  It was filled with interesting speakers and attendees with a background in food and agriculture or who had an interest in these areas.  While many of these events can serve as...
Community Dining: Gunthorp Farms and Kitchfix

Community Dining: Gunthorp Farms and Kitchfix

Original post:  http://www.personallypaleo.com/entries/communitydining-gunthorpfarms-kitchfix One of the best parts of social media is it’s ability to introduce you to new products, new people, new causes, etc.  The community that forms around you is amazing.  A...