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Have you tasted Ugly? It's the New Black and We Hope It Stays! #FoodFri

July 9, 2015
Have you heard? Ugly is the new black! Ugly fruit and vegetables that is. They're tasty, nutritious and oftentimes much cheaper than other produce. But best of all, eating cosmetically imperfect, wonky, or "ugly" fruit and veggies can help end waste, which is at an all time high. Although there are...
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Environments are Critical - Stop the Foodie Victim Blaming

January 14, 2015
“What these families should be doing…” And that’s where she lost me. It had been a full day at the healthy food summit, full of well intentioned but misdirected physicians, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs spouting off on how we can make better choices and encourage others to do the same. It should...
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What’s Fuglier than an Ugly Christmas Sweater?

December 18, 2014
Over the years, I’ve received a few ugly Christmas sweaters. My favorite was a bright red sweater with too many dancing reindeers that I received when I was about 10 years old. At the time, I didn’t know it was ugly. It had to be pointed out to me by a dear, older friend – she was 11 and I couldn’t...
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