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US airdrops food into Gaza in move criticized by aid groups | Israel War on Gaza News

United States military cargo planes have air-dropped food into Gaza, in the first of a series of aid drops as humanitarian groups criticize Israel for blocking access to the besieged and bombarded strip. The US, together with Jordan’s air force, “conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Gaza … to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict”, US Central Command said in a statement on Saturday. The C-130 planes “dropped over 38,000 meals along the coastline of Gaza allowing for civilian access to the critical aid”, it added, as the enclave faces a humanitarian crisis after almost…
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Filming for Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ continues in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) – The Shed in Ocean Springs is no stranger to the Food Network, having been featured in programs before. However, on Wednesday at The Shed, all eyes were on the food truck contestants. Pro wrestlers were added to the recipe to encourage teamwork. “We are going to get fed at The Shed, our trucks are here today, and we have also some pro wrestlers, so it’s going to be this fun meet and greet with everybody. The food trucks are some of the best we’ve ever had in the history of the race, the food is…
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Amid food inflation, TikToker shares 3 tricks to spend just $50 a week on healthy meals for 2

As Americans struggle with higher food prices after years of inflation, one young woman shares her rules and tips on how she lives in order to achieve her dream of owning a home. The average American household spent $213 more in January to purchase the same goods and services it did one year ago due to persistent inflation. However, Kristy Nguyen, a 23-year-old from the Los Angeles area, has found industrial ways to make ends meet. “Food doesn’t have to be expensive if you know how to find the best deals and budget properly,” Nguyen told The New York Post,…
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Make healthier food accessible to Filipinos

A health group on Wednesday raised concern over the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adults in the country. This as the Healthy Philippines Alliance (HPA), a network of civil society organizations advocating for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), urges the government to help make healthier food accessible to Filipinos, in line with the commemoration of World Obesity Day . The HPA stated that poor dietary habits and lack of physical activity contribute to overweight and obesity, elevating the likelihood of developing NCDs such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and chronic kidney disease. Moreover, obesity…
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Save $130 on a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer and Elevate Your Cooking Game

If you need additional insights before you shop, check out these reviews from happy shoppers. KitchenAid Mixer Reviews A shopper raved, “I didn’t think KitchenAid could improve their world famous standard kitchen mixer……they did! I’m in love with my new pistachio colored mixer. It can do everything!” A fan of the mixer said, “Who doesn’t know the power and endless uses for everyone who performs in a kitchen? I’ve been a Kitchenaid stand mixer for years and needed a larger power motor due to my cooking needs. I love to share my recipes so now I can make bigger patches…
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Kyrgyz cooking masterclass spreads important message of salt reduction

The renowned restaurant “Zerno” in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is usually packed with locals and families having dinner, appreciating its delicious cuisine and alcohol-free offerings. But on 2 November, it attracted 15 local journalists and over 600 online attendants as it hosted an exceptional culinary masterclass with an important message. The cooking masterclass was part of a national information campaign to promote healthier lifestyles and increase awareness about the dangers of excessive salt intake. Dr Liviu Vedrasco, WHO Representative to Kyrgyzstan, and Bybyjan Arykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Health for Kyrgyzstan, both teamed up with chef Akbar in the restaurant’s kitchen. The participants…
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Jeramiah’s Island Fusion brings Chamorro-Cali cooking to Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The family behind Jeramiah’s Island Fusion joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to showcase their unique Chamorro fusion specialties and island-style grindz with flavors from Guam and California. Brothers Jeremy and Albert Quenga are with us today. Brothers Jeremy and Albert Quenga started the family food business in Northern California about 20 years ago based on recipes from their parents and brought it to Honolulu in 2019. Also helping with the business — Jeremy’s children Tasi, Kekoa and Keala, friend Sage and grandparents Darlyn and Daryl. They are a regular vendor at the “What the Truck?” event at Waikele…
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From the second we met and gave each other a hug it felt so comfortable,’ says Tracey Pescod, describing assembly Judy Coutinho for the first time a few weeks ago. ‘We’d been messaging each other a lot but actually to fulfill her in person was one thing I will always remember,’ says Tracey, nonetheless tearful at the reminiscence. Like any new associates, ‘we talked about our children and confirmed one another pictures’. But this interest in each other’s family went far beyond well mannered regard, as these two mothers have been introduced together in the most tragic shared circumstances. Both…