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After its high-profile work in Puerto Rico, World Central Kitchen embraced its role as an international relief organization ready to deploy wherever there was hunger, no matter how provocative the group’s efforts might be to some. WCK fed police and the National Guard after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, angering liberals. Later that same year, the group fed some 16,000 migrants in Del Rio, Tex., angering conservatives.“We knew what World Central Kitchen was designed to do, which is to feed people in their time of need,” said Nate Mook, who was WCK’s chief executive for nearly…
OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales slowed in March as people spent less at retailers selling furniture, household goods, electrical goods and appliances, Statistics Canada said Friday. Retail sales fell 0.2 per cent to $66 a pop, the agency said. OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales slowed in March as people shopped less at retailers selling furniture, household goods, electrical goods and appliances, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency said retail sales fell 0.2% to $66.4 billion in March, but initial estimates for April are expecting a 0.7% increase. CIBC senior economist Catherine Judge said Canadian retail sales finished the first quarter…
Now in his third year as a factory satellite 250cc competitor, Levi Kitchen has three 250SX Supercross main event wins but is yet to win an overall AMA Pro Motocross Championship. “Yeah, I'm really hoping for my first outdoor race win,” he said ahead of this weekend's season opener at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. “I'm feeling good and I think I just need two good starts. That's what I need to win this race. I just need to put two races together. I had the speed last year. I was able to put together strong races pretty often. I…
Feel Good Hoodie/Williams SonomaThe best tools to make cooking easierIf you've been following me for a while, you know that my number one goal is to make cooking easy. Whether I'm preparing kid-friendly recipes to feed the whole family or traditional Lebanese dishes that I've had since I was a child, I can't do it without the help of my favorite cookware.When I make healthy recipes, I use different kitchen gadgets like garlic press, handheld juicer, manual can opener, etc. Basically, every recipe I make starts with the most basic kitchen essentials like cookware, knife sets, utensils, etc.From classic basics…
After seven years of living in their 1940s colonial home, Dora Hughes and Scott McLeod knew it was time for a kitchen update. The space was dark, cramped and awkward — but the failing 1987 microwave built into the cabinetry and the not-to-code cooktop made it an easy decision for them. “We knew there were issues to deal with when we moved here in 2013,” Hughes explains. “The floor was uneven, the linoleum was cracking, but the deciding factor was that the appliances started to die.” She and her husband realized that it would be impossible to replace the 1980s-era…
Published May 24, 2024 13:06 GMT+1A New Orleans restaurant is suing Gordon Ramsay after a video of him vomiting inside the restaurant was reposted on Facebook. A New Orleans restaurant is suing Gordon Ramsay after a video of him vomiting inside the restaurant was reposted on Facebook. Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen nightmare It has never been known for its proactive stance towards restaurants across the United States.While much of the episode was spent with Gordon storming into restaurants and berating staff, one thing is for sure – he never took a gentle approach.The show has proven popular with fans, and clips…
Australian Lucas Hall has been living in Hell's Kitchen ever since he arrived in New York. A former theater actor, he is now a yoga/meditation teacher and visual artist. Here is Lucas' West Side Story. Lucas is a performer, musician, artist and yoga instructor who moved to Hell's Kitchen from Australia. Photo: Katie Savage So what's your New York story? Were you born here or are you a recent arrival?I'm originally from Australia. My then boyfriend (now husband) and I moved to New York at the tender age of 25 and never looked back – we've been here ever since.…
I want to preface this by saying that my comments do not necessarily represent my views as an elected official. Regardless of my position, I am a veteran, a citizen, a taxpayer, and a resident of Ward 2. The Quincy City Council recently passed an ordinance establishing the TIF South District. Whether I agree with the outcome or not, as a citizen, I am comfortable with the amendments added to the ordinance that at least alleviate the perception that government officials may gain from the creation of a TIF district. I sincerely hope that this district will be a success…
Dining at Mom's Kitchen in Waukesha feels exotic yet comforting. Most people in Waukesha County have little exposure to Thai food or culture, so the menu can be overwhelming at first, with dishes with foreign-sounding names like Tom Yum Noodles and Larb Moo Kawp. Some dishes, like Pad Thai, will be familiar to anyone who's eaten at Noodles & Co., but of course, that's food the chain has created for the masses. Curry dishes are on the menu, but they taste decidedly different from your typical Indian curry.Many people unfamiliar with Thai food may be hesitant to try Mom's Kitchen,…
Image caption, Alim Ahmed died after falling from the kitchen window of his 15th-floor home. 24 May 2024 11:20 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoAn inquest has heard that a five-year-old boy died after falling from a kitchen window on the 15th floor of a high-rise building in east London.Aalim Ahmed, formerly known locally as Aalim Makair, landed on the bottom fence of a housing block in Plaistow.The body was identified by the family and the cause of death was said to be multiple traumatic injuries due to a “fall from a height.”Walthamstow Coroner's Court heard that Aalim died instantly and his…