A renaissance is underway. After a few decades of frozen meals, fast-food drive-thru's, and eating out, people are returning to their kitchens to cook for themselves. There's a desire to know what goes in their food, to control food costs, and to eat well while staying trim.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, it's back to school, cooking school! We explain two cooking techniques that are perfect for the season ahead, braising and roasting. We share just what each technique offers, and apply the knowledge to some delicious recipes: braised short ribs, roasted vegetables, and the perfect roasted chicken.

We'd like to take this time to THANK YOU for making our Bring a Bag, Feed a Family campaign such a huge success! Since beginning the effort in late 2009, you have helped us raise over $1686.40 for the Greensboro Urban Ministry's Food Bank!

Every time a customer makes a purchase and brings their own shopping bag, a dime is put in the "Feed a Family" cookie jar. The contents of the jar are then donated to the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Bank. This allows us to help the environment by using fewer disposable bags, and also help Greensboro's families in need!