Then? The strength of community has always been at the forefront of The Connected Chef and our work. We have always worked collaboratively, understood the disparity that we see in regards to food access across NYC, and know that something needs to be done to tip the scales. Pre COVID-19, we focused on education in … Read more
Our work has always been very collaborative and community-based, but that has taken on a whole new meaning over the last 8 months. We have been in community overdrive (if there is such a thing) and it’s been humbling and beautiful to participate in. While Omar and I and our team of volunteers and staff … Read more
When you shop in a supermarket (like most of the country), you technically have access to vegetables and fruits that aren’t actually in season in your region. In areas like NY, Winter is a time for lots of root vegetables and other vegetables that are typically harvested in the Fall and held through the winter. … Read more
A nutritious diet and plenty of exercise can undoubtedly promote good health, but what about the daily habits you practice at home? From your everyday routine to getting the proper sleep, there are several things you can do to promote and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. It’s said that good habits begin at home, and this … Read more
Tips and tools to ease your morning and after school routines Do you feel settled yet in the back to school grind? My name is Kim Calichio and I am the founder of The Connected Chef. I am also a GUG parent myself and I remember starting GUG & how inconsistent and reactive our Kindergarten … Read more
When you shop in a supermarket (like most of the country), you technically have access to vegetables and fruits that aren’t actually in season in your region. In areas like NY, Summer is a time for lots of bright, sweet and watery vegetables. If you think about it, nature is quite smart because these are … Read more
The Connected Chef COVID-19 Top Tips The Connected Chef community wants to keep you safe and well during the Covid-19 and beyond. Here are our top tips to keep you and your family safe! 1. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds! Here’s a video so you can do it like a pro! 2. … Read more
Gardening is a perfect outdoor activity. It can be hard work, depending on what you start with, but think of it as your workout time. Other people go jogging. You get a shovel and start digging! The good news is there are ways to garden on a budget, but you have to be prepared to … Read more
Reaching out into our community to help and support others has a true healing benefit for us. It allows us to get out of our head and into our heart. In times when things are feeling hard and when we just simply feel out of control and unable to make a difference, it can be … Read more
The cycles of nature are always constant, despite what is happening in our human world. Engaging with the season of time that we are in, be it Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall will allow us to connect with something larger than ourselves. Nature continues to keep moving. The buds on the trees will always sprout, … Read more