Category: JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry

Summer Vegetable Soup: Gazpacho Recipe from Simply Recipes  Gazpacho is a perfect summer soup--made with fresh vegetables and served chilled, perfect for hot, sunny days. Ingredients 6 ripe tomatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and chopped (about 6 cups) 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh…Read More

Summer is the peak season for food poisoning because warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. In order to enjoy a delicious and safe grilling season, follow these simple steps. Separate At the grocery store, pick up meat, poultry, and seafood last before checking out. Keep them separate from other…Read More

National Peach Month Recipe: Peach Ricotta Toast  Adapted from: Breakfast for Dinner  1 Serving  Total Time: 5 minutes  INGREDIENTS  2 slices of bread 2 tbsp. ricotta cheese (approximately) 1 ripe fresh peach, pitted and sliced roasted and salted pistachios, chopped honey to drizzle INSTRUCTIONS Toast both slices of bread. Spread…Read More

Access to a healthy diet is a big topic and absolutely imperative to independent aging. But we wanted to take a moment to focus in on happy bowels, because let’s face it, regularity can make or break your day at every stage in life. The secret ingredient for happy bowels?…Read More