Human Trafficking

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Ever since 2009 when I watched my first film on the sex trade and human trafficking in Cambodia, I felt a huge tug in my heart, an overwhelming sense of mixed emotions, followed by my natural compulsive urge to go and be a part of making a change. How can such injustice exist in this world? Do the women and kids even think …

Celebrating World Food Day with Love Food Hate Waste Canada

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On World Food Day, October 16th 2016. We were hired by Metro Vancouver – Love Food Hate Waste to join forces with them and our friends from Engaging Minds to raise awareness on food waste. The event was held at Science World, where science and technology meets innovation, the perfect place to educate and engage the community on social causes …

Joy of Feeding: a celebration of food, culture, and diversity.

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What better way to experience culture than through the culture of food? On Saturday June 25th, we took part in an event that highlighted culinary traditions from around the world. Joy Of Feeding, an annual fundraiser held at the Center for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farms, was created by Chef Meeru Dhalwala of Vij’s and Rangoli restaurants. Her fervent appreciation for …

Re-purposed Food Recipes at Joy Of Feeding, UBC farms

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Red Velvet Beet Pulp Cupcakes (GF, made with beets and almonds)   Makes 12 cakes Ingredients: 2 beetroot pulps (about 2 large / 9 oz) 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon pinch of sea salt 1.5 cups ground almonds 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup icing sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda Preheat …

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“Tonight for Tomorrow” Mealshare Fundraiser Menu

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Every project we engage in is centered around community-building and events that create positive social impact. That’s why we can’t be happier to announce the special Mealshare menu we’ve crafted for Fortune House Restaurant, as part of their participation in Mealshare’s fundraiser dinner, Tonight for Tomorrow. Held on Wednesday May 18th 2016, Tonight for Tomorrow is a multi-city event where some of the top restaurants in …

The Ultimate Grocery Storage Guide

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In this blog post we will be showing you the best way to store your groceries properly to prolong its shelf life. We decided to create our own grocery storage guide because all the ones we found online require the use of wasteful products like plastic bags, saran wraps, and paper towels. This graphic is also available as a large banner, …

DinnerPartyYVR Water: A Journey of Restoration, Dignity & Life

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  Access to clean water is a basic human right. Unfortunately, 650 million people do not have access to this right. On April 9th and 10th, we hosted #DinnerPartyYVR with Chef Tim Lee, Associate Director of GAiN’s Water for Life Initiative (WFLI) and raised $1700 which will directly go towards providing clean water for 200 people for 25 years.   A Culinary Journey Illustrating …

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Cooking Class Series – Traditional Dim Sum Cooking Class

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On Monday March 28th 2016, we partnered up with Fortune House Seafood Restaurant to share the exquisite craftsmanship and artistry of Traditional Chinese Dim Sum making with the participants of our very first Food Connections Cooking Class. At Food Connections, we believe the best way to learn about different cultures is through food culture. Because a culture’s history and traditions heavily …