Posts Tagged ‘Social Justice Learning Institute’
May
1
2013
Planting Seeds of Change
Planting Seeds of Change
Special Events • Tags: contest, Odwalla, Plant a Tree, planting, Social Justice Learning Institute, urban agriculture, urban farming
Jan
12
2012
Let’s Give It Up For Kale
Massaged Kale Salad with Caramelized Onions, Cranberries and Pine Nuts
Vegetarian • Tags: healthy greens, homemade vinaigrette, kale salad, New Year, Social Justice Learning Institute
Winter’s vegetables are in full force with kale winding its way to the top of the list. It is one of those vegetables that goes a long way, but it was never one that frequented either one of our family tables. Kale popped up once we found the farmers markets and restaurants of L.A. Kale chips and kale salads were the winners that swayed folks in the direction of this green. Kale salads are fairly easy to find on restaurant menus, but they are very simple to make at home. The dark, rich greens stand up well to a tangy, sweet vinaigrette and a variety of stir-ins to add a variety of textures to each crunchy bite. A version of this salad was served last month at the Social Justice Learning Institute’s monthly workshop in Inglewood. The salad shown above was shared with friends this past weekend for brunch. Now it’s your turn to make your own.
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28
2011
Los Angeles’ Collective Work For Food Justice
Massaged Kale Salad
Vegetarian • Tags: kale salad, Kwanzaa Culinarians, Social Justice Learning Institute, Ujima
You may have seen many tweets and Facebook posts about Kwanzaa Culinarians. For those celebrating, Kwanzaa began on December 26th, and it will end on the first day of the New Year. Kwanzaa Culinarians’ is comprised of a group of food bloggers, authors, chefs and business owners who are shedding light on the principles of the holiday and how they relate to community at large. Of course, for us, food finds itself at the root of many of the principles. For every day of Kwanzaa, you can read four different bloggers’ views on and experiences with the principle. Today, you can check out the meaning of Ujima, or collective work and responsibility. No doubt you are very much aware of the ways in which collective work and responsibility helps to bring awareness and change, and that has never been more evident than in the food world. Check out a Massaged Kale Salad recipe, and find out how Ujima has made itself known in one neighborhood of Los Angeles with the Social Justice Learning Institute.
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