Week In Review: Golden Girls, Consumerism, and Food Revolution Day

Happy Friday Everyone!

AND…. Happy Food Revolution Day!  (And a big thanks to Miss Marzipan for cluing me in to this!)

So what is Food Revolution Day??  I’ll tell you…or rather I will have them tell you. “Food Revolution Day on 17 May is a global day of action for people to make a stand for good food and essential cooking skills. It’s a chance for people to come together within their homes, schools, workplaces and communities to cook and share their kitchen skills, food knowledge and resources. Food Revolution Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of good food and better food education for everyone by focusing on three simple actions – cook it, share it, live it. The first Food Revolution Day took place on 19 May 2012 with more than 1,000 events in 664 cities across 62 countries.” (Sourced from Food Revolution Day website)

Check out the Food Revolution Day website for activities going on all over the world.  But even if there isn’t something going on in your area, you can still take part.  Just cook something!! 🙂  Have some friends and family over.  Share in making some good, homemade food!

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Speaking of good, homemade food…I am personally declaring this dessert week!  All of the delicious recipes from other bloggers that were beckoning me to link to are dessert related.  So make sure to check these out to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Chai Chocolate Pots from Things My Belly Likes

Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Cake from A Taste of Wintergreen

Salted Pecan Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze from Welcome Company

Peach and Strawberry Popsicles from In.gredients

Almond Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce from Forks Up

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Nowadays there seems to be a Phone App for everything.  Some of them seem to be silly and pointless.  Some are fun –like the app that Megan over at Pink O’Clock shared that allows you to add borders, fonts, etc. to your phone photos.  And some will go a long way in advancing our consumer knowledge of what kinds of products we buy and where those products come from.  If you are not already aware of this, check out the Forbes article that discusses BUYCOTT, a new app that allows you to scan product bar codes to determine what company produces it and who owns that company.  From what I’ve heard they are still working out a few bugs, but I am excited about the concept of becoming a more educated purchaser.

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I love the Golden Girls.  And what’s not to love.  The crazy and fun hijinks of four older women living in Florida –brilliant.  So when I saw this on BuzzFeed, I just had to share!  28 Ways You Identify With Dorothy From The Golden Girls 

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Catch up with this week’s Green Door Hospitality posts!

Elegant and Affordable:  Creamy Lemon Asparagus Soup

Impromptu Entertaining:  Meyer Lemon Bars

Ingredient Spotlight:  Zucchini

Wordless Wednesday — Shadows Fall on the Stable

Homemade Staples:  Pecorino-Black Pepper Bread Sticks

Guest Post on Gourmet Veggie Mama:  Classic Mojitos