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Month: January 2014
May 10 Wine Country Half Marathon
Saturday May 10, 2014 Santa Ynez Valley The Foodbank is the beneficiary of the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon. Through this partnership, the Foodbank receives a financial contribution and the opportunity to connect with the local community. The event sells out every year. Register today for a beneficiary spot only $100! The Foodbank receives a donation […]
Easy Split Pea Soup
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2.5 spicy Italian sausages, uncooked and removed from casing 1 large yellow onion 1 ¾ cups split peas 6 cups chicken stock Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste In a large stock pot heat olive oil over medium heat, add the sausage, using a spatula to break […]
Veronica Sandoval Joins Board of Directors for CASA of Santa Barbara County
By Tara Gross for CASA of Santa BarbaraCounty | Published on 01.27.2014 8:45 a.m. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce the appointment of Veronica Sandoval to its Board of Directors. “Veronica is a wonderful person with a clear commitment to the community,” said Anthony Papa, board president. “We are honored […]
Spinach and Pear Smoothie
Spinach and Pear Smoothie Serves 2 Ingredients 1 heaping cup of spinach leaves ½ cup of canned pears 1 banana 1 ½ cups of cold soy milk Directions Place ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. […]
Thanks to Renee Paul
Thanks to Renee Paul!! Renee has been an incredible volunteer at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County! She is always willing to help, has a positive attitude, and loves to learn. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience her growth as a community outreach representative. When we set up our table to promote the Foodbank in […]
June 1 – Santa Barbara Fork & Cork Classic
“A Foodbank Event Supporting 300 Local Nonprofit Partners” June 1 3-6 pm Montecito Country Club 920 Summit Road Montecito, CA 93108 Or visit the Santa Barbara Fork & Cork Classic website […]
20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables
Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate fruits and vegetables. It’s also a great way to add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. All this is packed in fruits and vegetables that are low in calories and fat. Make 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups […]
Why Is It So Hard to Exercise?
Why Is It So Hard to Exercise? Get fit! Here are 5 steps to get you motivated to move. WebMD Feature By Linda Wasmer Andrews Reviewed By Roy Benaroch, MD You know you should do it. And you know why: Exercising — simply put, moving instead of sitting — is critical for safeguarding your health and setting a […]
Hot and Spicy Edamame
Edamame are highly nutritious and rich in bioactives (having activity in the body) compounds called isoflavones which makes this vegetable a functional food i.e. having a function beyond its basic nutritional value. Rich in amino acids, it is an economical source of protein and has the distinction of being the most complete of all vegetable […]