Obesity involves changes in the function of brain regions that regulate body fatness and blood glucose, particularly a region called the hypothalamus. My colleagues and I previously showed that obesity is associated with inflammation and injury of the hypothalamus in rodent models, and we also presented preliminary evidence that the same might be true in humans. In our latest paper, we confirm this association, and show that hypothalamic injury is also associated with a marker of insulin resistance, independently of BMI.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
It's More Than Just An Apron - Online Apron Sales Available!
We are very excited to announce the launch of our online apron store!
The Apron
Project began in 2013, with an idea
from one Burnaby Food First committee member to make and sell aprons to help
support Food First activities. Money raised by the Apron Project is used to offer
free community education workshops to the public and support other Food First
activities.
When you buy one of our beautiful aprons, you help us work towards food security in
Burnaby!
And now it's even easier to support our work - as you can browse and purchase available aprons online!
The Apron
Project is supported by VanCity, Burnaby Public Library, Canadian
Mattress Recycling, Game Point Sportswear, Haruna Sales, Afghan Women's Sewing
Circle, France's Sewing School, GardenWorks (Mandeville), and an amazing pool of
volunteers. For more information, or to
sign up to volunteer, please email us
. Thanks for your support!
The Apron
Project began in 2013, with an idea
from one Burnaby Food First committee member to make and sell aprons to help
support Food First activities. Money raised by the Apron Project is used to offer
free community education workshops to the public and support other Food First
activities.
When you buy one of our beautiful aprons, you help us work towards food security in
Burnaby!
 |
| One of our fabulous apron models! Credit: Christina Mak |
And now it's even easier to support our work - as you can browse and purchase available aprons online!
The Apron
Project is supported by VanCity, Burnaby Public Library, Canadian
Mattress Recycling, Game Point Sportswear, Haruna Sales, Afghan Women's Sewing
Circle, France's Sewing School, GardenWorks (Mandeville), and an amazing pool of
volunteers. For more information, or to
sign up to volunteer, please email us
. Thanks for your support!
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Crockpot Italian Chicken and Broccoli Rabe Chili
It's hard to write about how delicious this chili was when I've been dealing with my son's stomach virus all night/day. So just trust me, this was delicious. One of those easy crock pot recipes that are comforting, healthy and can feed an army. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and when it came time to shred them, they just fell apart. This isn't your ordinary, same old chili... it's uniquely different with loads of broccoli rabe, sliced red peppers, cannellini beans and parmesan cheese.
You can find the recipe here. Now if you'll excuse me, back to Lysol'ing my entire house.
Monday, December 7, 2015
DIY Vanilla Salt
Vanilla Salt. It's a thing! You may already know about Vanilla Salt, but I did not until a few days ago, so please do not burst my bubble of excitement. What a perfect topping for cookies and bars (like these, in fact). And it would also make a great homemade gift this holiday season.
I followed this tutorial, however, I did not use Grey Celtic Sea Salt. I do not have that in my pantry, and I didn't feel like braving our horrendous Whole Foods parking lot just to get it. So I used regular old coarse sea salt and it turned out just fine. Easy peasy!
Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Oh hi! Remember me? My name is Siri and I'm the gal who (occasionally) chronicles my journey with food on this here blog. I've been absent, but I can explain (or I can spew excuse after excuse at you... like we were in LA for 12 days, or I lost my camera battery charger, or I'm trying to prepare for the 8 houseguests staying with us for 2 weeks, or I'm feeling overwhelmed with gift shopping, or I've been abducted by aliens... I sorta wish). What it really boils down to is that when we travel, I lose my desire to cook and I come home feeling like I'm in a rut. But this weekend, I spent an hour online looking at my favorite blogs and they lit a fire under my tushy! (I'm a mom, I say things like that and potty.) This week and next week be prepared for seasonal treats and dishes as well as gift ideas! Yay! And by the way, even when I'm absent on here, I'm pretty active on my blog instagram and my new mommy instagram accounts.
So let's talk about these bars. I'm not really a pie person, but ever since I ate Pecan Pie this Thanksgiving from this glorious bakery in California I've been craving it. So when I saw this recipe I put it on my to-do list right away. Holy crap, these are insane. SUPER rich but beyond delicious. If you like buttery shortbread and rich, salted chocolate and caramely pecan pie... you will love this. I topped mine with Vanilla Salt which I'll write about later on today.
They also refrigerate and/or freeze very well, and a little goes a long way, so these would be perfect edible holiday gifts this season. The best kind of gift if you ask me.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Tagine cooking demo today at D.A.Niels! From 11-3PM
I'll be presenting these dishes as a Tagine cooking demonstration today at D.A.Niels at 485 Berry St..
Regarding the very good tomato paste, listed in the Squash recipe, try Tat brand, available at Millad's Supermarket at 396 Notre Dame.
Moroccan Beef Tagine (can use lamb)
2 lb beef roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 tbs ras el hanout
1-2 tbs olive oil
1-2 tbs butter
good pinch saffron
2 large tomatoes, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
1/2 - 1 cup prunes
2-3 tbs honey
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup red wine
salt, to taste
Slowly saut� onions on medium-low heat with olive oil until they begin to caramelize. Stir in Ras el Hanout spice blend. Turn up heat to medium-high and add butter and saffron. Brown meat well on all sides and add tomatoes and other vegetables. Add broth, prunes and honey. Add red wine and salt and let simmer for 1-2 hours, depending on using the tajine and toughness of the meat. Meat should melt in your mouth when done.
Serve with flat breads, rice, couscous or bulgur.
Enjoy!
2 lb beef roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 tbs ras el hanout
1-2 tbs olive oil
1-2 tbs butter
good pinch saffron
2 large tomatoes, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
1/2 - 1 cup prunes
2-3 tbs honey
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup red wine
salt, to taste
Slowly saut� onions on medium-low heat with olive oil until they begin to caramelize. Stir in Ras el Hanout spice blend. Turn up heat to medium-high and add butter and saffron. Brown meat well on all sides and add tomatoes and other vegetables. Add broth, prunes and honey. Add red wine and salt and let simmer for 1-2 hours, depending on using the tajine and toughness of the meat. Meat should melt in your mouth when done.
Serve with flat breads, rice, couscous or bulgur.
Enjoy!
Moroccan Squash Tagine
1 small butternut, hubbard or winter squash, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 eggplant, cubed
1/4 cup chopped black olives
1/4 cup chopped dates
1 medium onion, chopped
1 head garlic (loose cloves)
2 tbs olive oil
2 tbs �tomato magic� or very good tomato paste (ask chef)
1 tbs turmeric
1 heaping tablespoon Ras El Hanout *
Splash of Rosewater**
1/2 chopped pickled lemon (just the peel)***
Pinch of salt
Optional: eggplant, zucchini
Place all ingredients together in a casserole dish (traditional cooking vessel is a tajine). Cover and bake at 350F for about 45 minutes. If cooking on the stovetop, cook covered at medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender. Serve with rice or couscous or bulgur.
Enjoy!
1 small butternut, hubbard or winter squash, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 eggplant, cubed
1/4 cup chopped black olives
1/4 cup chopped dates
1 medium onion, chopped
1 head garlic (loose cloves)
2 tbs olive oil
2 tbs �tomato magic� or very good tomato paste (ask chef)
1 tbs turmeric
1 heaping tablespoon Ras El Hanout *
Splash of Rosewater**
1/2 chopped pickled lemon (just the peel)***
Pinch of salt
Optional: eggplant, zucchini
Place all ingredients together in a casserole dish (traditional cooking vessel is a tajine). Cover and bake at 350F for about 45 minutes. If cooking on the stovetop, cook covered at medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender. Serve with rice or couscous or bulgur.
Enjoy!
Thursday, December 3, 2015
What's Happening in December!
It seems like this year is flying by! We, at Burnaby Food First, wish all in our community the best during the holiday season! As well as taking the time to enjoy a home cooked meal with local ingredients.
Now let's see what is happening around town!
New Westminster Market Day - Dec. 5 & 19
After spending time at the Anvil Centre, why not head up to 5th and Belmont to check out the Winter Farmers Market!
There will be up to 40 vendors offering fresh local produce, prepared
foods and handmade crafts as well as delicious food trucks.
Saturday Dec. 5 & 19
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
5th and Belmont Street, New Westminster
More information: http://rcfm.ca/event/dec-5th-market-day/
Vancouver Winter Farmer's Market - Dec. 5, 12 & 19
Every Saturday in December, except Dec. 26th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver
More information: http://markets.bcfarmersmarket.org/market/vancouver-winter-farmers-market
Homesteader's Emporium December Events
Monday Dec. 7th: Holiday Canning (food gifts) - cost: $80
Tuesday Dec. 15th: Natural Skincare Essentials (skin care gifts) - cost: $40
To buy tickets, visit: http://www.homesteadjunction.ca/collections/event-tickets
Support UBC Farms and Forestry Undergraduate Society - Buy a Christmas Tree - Dec. 11 & 12
Friday, December 11� 11:30-4:30pm
Saturday, December 12� 10:00-4:30pm
First come, first served! Cash only.
Both live potted trees and u-cut trees
will be available. Proceeds will help support the FUS (Forestry
Undergraduate Society) and a portion will also be donated to the UBC Farm and Forests Without Borders.
For information, visit: http://xmastrees.forestry.ubc.ca/
SFU's Philosophers' Caf� Water Issues in an Era of Climate Change - Dec. 17
Thursday Dec. 17th at 7:00 pm
Vancouver Public Library (Mount Pleasant branch), Multipurpose room 1, 1 Kingsway
Cost is free.
Join Dr. John Irwin in this talk about being water efficient as possible.
More information: http://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/events/2015/12/water-issues-in-an-era-of-climate-change.html
Christmas Gift Ideas
With Christmas fast approaching, why not show your support for local community programs!
2016! Get Your Edible Garden Project Calendars
Ok,
the new year is coming up real fast and what a great way to give the
gardener a great planning resource! The cost is $18.50 and monies raised
support the North Shore Neighbourhood House's Edible Garden Project.
Buy your calendar at: http://ediblegardenproject.com/2016-calendar-shop/
Hastings Sunrise Cookbook
Hastings Sunrise Cooks is a local community engagement project
celebrating the neighbourhood's food and drink, community spirit, and
love for all things green. Recipes from local restaurants, cafes and
delis. A awesome gift for the cook in your life!
More information: http://hastingssunrisecooks.bigcartel.com/product/hastings-sunrise-cooks-cookbook
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If you have a farming/gardening/food security event that you would like to share, please email us with the information to: burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com. We would be happy to share your events on our blog!
Now let's see what is happening around town!
New Westminster Market Day - Dec. 5 & 19
After spending time at the Anvil Centre, why not head up to 5th and Belmont to check out the Winter Farmers Market!
There will be up to 40 vendors offering fresh local produce, prepared
foods and handmade crafts as well as delicious food trucks.
Saturday Dec. 5 & 19
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
5th and Belmont Street, New Westminster
More information: http://rcfm.ca/event/dec-5th-market-day/
Vancouver Winter Farmer's Market - Dec. 5, 12 & 19
Every Saturday in December, except Dec. 26th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver
More information: http://markets.bcfarmersmarket.org/market/vancouver-winter-farmers-market
Homesteader's Emporium December Events
Monday Dec. 7th: Holiday Canning (food gifts) - cost: $80
Tuesday Dec. 15th: Natural Skincare Essentials (skin care gifts) - cost: $40
To buy tickets, visit: http://www.homesteadjunction.ca/collections/event-tickets
Support UBC Farms and Forestry Undergraduate Society - Buy a Christmas Tree - Dec. 11 & 12
Friday, December 11� 11:30-4:30pm
Saturday, December 12� 10:00-4:30pm
First come, first served! Cash only.
Both live potted trees and u-cut trees
will be available. Proceeds will help support the FUS (Forestry
Undergraduate Society) and a portion will also be donated to the UBC Farm and Forests Without Borders.
For information, visit: http://xmastrees.forestry.ubc.ca/
SFU's Philosophers' Caf� Water Issues in an Era of Climate Change - Dec. 17
Thursday Dec. 17th at 7:00 pm
Vancouver Public Library (Mount Pleasant branch), Multipurpose room 1, 1 Kingsway
Cost is free.
Join Dr. John Irwin in this talk about being water efficient as possible.
More information: http://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/events/2015/12/water-issues-in-an-era-of-climate-change.html
Christmas Gift Ideas
With Christmas fast approaching, why not show your support for local community programs!
2016! Get Your Edible Garden Project Calendars
Ok,
the new year is coming up real fast and what a great way to give the
gardener a great planning resource! The cost is $18.50 and monies raised
support the North Shore Neighbourhood House's Edible Garden Project.
Buy your calendar at: http://ediblegardenproject.com/2016-calendar-shop/
Hastings Sunrise Cookbook
Hastings Sunrise Cooks is a local community engagement project
celebrating the neighbourhood's food and drink, community spirit, and
love for all things green. Recipes from local restaurants, cafes and
delis. A awesome gift for the cook in your life!
More information: http://hastingssunrisecooks.bigcartel.com/product/hastings-sunrise-cooks-cookbook
----
If you have a farming/gardening/food security event that you would like to share, please email us with the information to: burnabyfoodfirst@gmail.com. We would be happy to share your events on our blog!
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