Call us at (866) 248-4520
Our Blog
Home / About Our Group Purchasing Services / Our Blog
28 January 2019,
by Jennifer,
in blog, Food, Health, Nutrition, Recipe Recap, Recipes, Restaurants, Uncategorized, Comments off
Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday Ingredients: 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic- minced 2 medium onions- diced 2 bell peppers- any color, cored and chopped 2 large carrots- peeled and diced 2 stalks celery- diced 1 medium sweet poato- peeled and cubed (optional- I added it!) 2 pounds ground turkey- I used 93% lean* 1 1/2-2 cups water- more as needed 1 can tomato sauce- (15oz) 1 can diced tomatoes in their juices- (14.5oz) 3 Tbs chili powder 1 Tbs ground cumin 1 Tbs paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp kosher sea salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground...
14 January 2019,
by Jennifer,
in blog, Food, Health, News, Nutrition, Recipes, Restaurants, Comments off
Happy new year! A new year is a blank slate; full of possibilities and potential for positive change. Did you know the color green symbolizes new beginnings? In ancient Chinese culture, green is associated with health, prosperity and harmony. Jade, a vivid green mineral, has had special significance in the east for centuries that is comparable with that of gold and diamonds in the West. While they may not have a monetary value, green foods are especially invaluable for good health. They contain an abundance of vitamins and minerals vital to your body’s essential functions. Below we go over three green foods to incorporate into your diet in the coming year. Kale...
3 January 2019,
by Jennifer,
in blog, Food, Health, Nutrition, Recipe Recap, Recipes, Restaurants, Uncategorized, Comments off
Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh, new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday —————————————— Ingredients 5 large potatoes, peeled 1 small onion 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/4 Cup bread crumbs, matzah meal or flour 1 1/2 Tsp coarse salt (1 tsp if using kosher salt) Freshly ground black pepper . . Directions 1. Grate potatoes coarsely or finely, to your preference. Finely grate onion. 2. Place grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze tightly until all of the liquid is strained. 3. Place the strained potatoes and onion in a large bowl and add the eggs, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. 4. Heat the 1-inch...
3 December 2018,
by Jennifer,
in blog, educational articles, Food, Health, Nutrition, Recipe Recap, Recipes, Restaurants, Uncategorized, Comments off
Follow Food & Supply Source on Instagram & Facebook to see fresh new menu ideas every Monday! #MenuMonday —————————————— Ingredients 4 Flour Tortilla 1C Cooked Broccoli, chopped 1C Cooked Chicken, shredded 1C Cheddar Cheese, shredded Directions 1. Heat Skillet on Medium 2. Place tortilla in skillet, top with 1/2 C cheese, chicken, and broccoli 3. Allow cheese to melt and flip until other side of tortilla is crisp Ingredients 1 Zucchini 1/2 Onion, Diced 10 Cherry Tomatoes halved 1tsp chili powder Salt to taste 1Tbsp Olive Oil 1 15oz Can Black Beans drained and rinsed 12 10″ Tortillas 1 Avocado . . Directions 1. Heat oven to 425*F. Line a baking...
5 January 2018,
by Jennifer,
in blog, Design, Education, Education news, educational articles, Head Start, Comments off
How to Decorate Your Child Care Center Keyword: decorate your child care center Creating the perfect child care center environment means striking the right balance when it comes to decor. The space should be both warm and inviting, but also a center that’s creative and educational. Where do you begin? Check out our design tips for creating a child care center setting that’s equally functional and inspirational. *For all product links in this article you can use code: V4701 for 20% OFF & Free Shipping on all orders over $100 Here’s what you need to decorate your child care center: The Essentials Before you have fun picking out cute...
3 January 2018,
by Jennifer,
in blog, Education, Education news, educational articles, Head Start, News, Comments off
New Year, New School Supplies! Hey Teachers & Directors – We’ve got everything here to start your New Year. 2018 is upon us and this is the year you are going be organized & prepared. Right? Right. Once you read through our school supply list, you’ll have no fear and be saying “BRING IT ON” to the New Year. *For all product links in this article you can use code: V4701 for 20% OFF & Free Shipping on all orders over $100 Individual whiteboards Getting kids enthusiastic and involved in the classroom is one of the chief goals of a teacher. Individual whiteboards can help you get kids on board with...
Do you already know the benefits of drinking 8 glasses of water a day? (No cheating by looking below!) Most adults are aware that drinking enough water throughout the day is beneficial for overall health, but most people still aren’t drinking enough. How many times have you heard someone say “If you’re thirsty it’s too late, you’re already dehydrated!”? To avoid dehydration and its unpleasant side effects make sure you are getting your 8 glasses in! Here are 8 benefits of drinking 8 glasses of water throughout the day: 1. Support vital functions in the body Your body is composed of about 60% water. This is necessary to support digestion, circulation,...
Building a new kitchen or renovating your current one is a big undertaking. So, before you start picking out new appliances, make sure you’ve done your research and know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Not sure where to start? Here are 7 tips for buying kitchen equipment: 1. Plan your menu first. One of the most common mistakes of shopping for new kitchen equipment is wasting your time and money buying things that you don’t need. To help avoid this, before you create a shopping list, plan your menu first. This way, you know what specialty equipment you might want to invest in for your organization and...
If you’re a sports fan, then you probably know plenty of fun facts about your favorite game. World records, player rankings, famous statistics. But let’s not forget about a very important part of the game: the sports equipment. Do you know any fun facts about that? Here are 9 fun facts about sporting equipment: 1. Shin guards date back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, we use shin guards in many different sports to protect (obviously) our shins from injury. But this piece of sports gear was in use thousands of years ago by the Ancient Greeks and Romans. At that time, shin guards were made from...
Let’s be honest, spending time in the office isn’t always the most fun part of the day. Looking for some fun trivia to impress your co-workers around the watercooler? Here are 10 fun facts about office supplies: 1. Astronauts use pencils in space. The pencil isn’t just for taking tests in school. In fact, astronauts count this simple tool as one of their essentials for a trip to the moon. Why is the pencil so special? Because it can write just as effectively whether it’s upside down or in zero gravity. 2. Revive old permanent markers with alcohol. When you think your favorite green Sharpie is finally dried...