FOOD

EDUCATION FOOD HEALTH

How can a food become unsafe?

Food is the third most basic human need, after air and water. Only when food is safe can it contribute to our health and food security. If a food is not safe, it is not a food. Food safety is a discipline that helps prevent foods from containing substances that may harm human health. All […]
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Neighborhood Care Alliance (NCA)

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Neighbors Care Alliance (NCA) is a network of neighborhood volunteer programs with the shared mission of helping older adults thrive safely in their homes for as long as possible. The programs serve specific geographic areas and each is organized independently. The Pima Council on Aging serves as program manager and provides tools […]
FOOD HEALTH

Adopting vegetarian or vegan diets

Adopting vegetarian or vegan diets is increasingly common these days. For a diet of this type to constitute a healthy option, one must know the need to consume varied foods and in correct quantities, so that the elimination of foods of animal origin does not cause deficiencies of essential nutrients, making it advisable to design […]
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie

  A traditional Thanksgiving dinner consists of turkey, stuffed with onions and celery, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn on the cob, biscuits, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Turkey is the most well-known Thanksgiving food, but it’s not always the most popular. Thanksgiving favorites vary by region, but pumpkin pie tends to be the most beloved in […]
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The 5 Healthiest Mexican Snacks

There is no better way to honor our roots than by consuming typical products and foods from our country. In this month of September; month of national holidays, we bring you five of the healthiest and most delicious Mexican snacks. If I missed some, remember that it is not easy to choose among so many […]
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cauliflower ceviche

We recommend this tasty cauliflower-based vegetarian ceviche, with avocado and lime. It’s full of flavor and a tasty alternative for those who do not eat fish or seafood. Its taste doesn’t take a back seat to traditional ceviche. Although we are not vegetarians at home, we do enjoy a few days without meat. For this […]
COVID-19 FOOD TUCSON

Flores Concepts’ Carlotta’s Kitchen to support four weeks of ready to eat food to first responders and emergency professionals

Tucson, AZ—Local family owned business operators, Ray Flores Jr. and Chef Carlotta Flores of Flores Concepts and Si Charro restaurants, have announced that starting Tuesday April 7th thru Tuesday May 5th the family’s Carlotta’s Kitchen USDA food company will provide 4 weeks’ worth of prepared dinner kits free of charge to Tucson-area firefighters and first […]
FOOD TUCSON

#SiCharro, Pickup & Delivery

Charro Café  https://www.elcharrocafe.com/ Charro Steak https://www.charrosteak.com/ Charro Vida https://www.charrovida.com/ Effective until 5/1/2020, our stores will be offering a special 10% discount off all carry out orders* *10% discount valid only on carry out orders picked up by our guests and can only be applied to full priced menu items.