Breakfast on a stick!

March 28th is the day when we celebrate food-on-a-stick. If you can't think of anything other than shish kebabs, then you're going to want to take a look at this list. Leave it to Buzzfeed to compile 31 Foods on a Stick that are Borderline Genius. If you've ever parented fussy children  you know the magic of food on a stick. They can turn their noses up at a fruit salad, but skewer the fruit, and it's suddenly the best snack ever. We have to admit - it's fun to eat food in a different way. Chef Joe will be trying this sneaky trick with his children. Give it a shot and let us know what you stick on a stick.

 

Lovely color...and so good for you!

Most of us remember being told on numerous occasions "eat your greens!" while we were growing up. There was a good reason for it! Greens are loaded with minerals and essential nutrients: calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins B, C, E, and K, all of which are vital to your body's health. Not only that, but green foods help protect the immune system and fight off viruses and bacteria. Here's a list of 12 Amazingly Good-For-You Green Foods and what they do for your body. This month is as good as any to start eating more green goodness.

We always welcome new volunteers! Here are our current opportunities:

Delivery Drivers (4:30 - 6:30pm)

• Wednesday Driver, Route 7 (N. Rufina St.)
• Wednesday Driver, Route 8 (Mid Airport Rd.)
• Wednesday Driver, Route 10 (N. St. Francis Dr.)
• Thursday Driver, Route 11 (S. on Cerrillos Rd.)
• Friday Driver, Route 1 (S. Rufina St.)
• Friday Driver, Route 6 (Miguel Chavez)
• Friday Driver, Route 7 (N. Rufina St.)
• Friday Driver, Route 8 (Mid Airport Rd.)
• Friday Driver, Route 12 (Pacheco Rd.)

• Monday AM shift (10am - 12pm)
• Wednesday PM shift (1pm - 3pm)

• Delivery Subs M-F (4:30-6:30pm)
• Delivery Prep M-F (2pm - 3:30pm)
• Delivery Coordinators (3:30 - 5:30pm)

Superstar volunteers Thom Eberhardt and Christy Vasquez have recently completed our latest instructional video. We are so fortunate and grateful for the donation of their professional skills to our cause. Watch the video below and learn a thing or two about food safety! The video lives on our website, so it is available for other nonprofits to utilize, as well. Thank you Thom and Christy for a great resource we can share with the world.

Kitchen Angels Food Safety Video

We all know that what we eat directly affects our health, but did you know that when we eat also significantly impacts our health? Research has shown that eating in alignment with your circadian rhythm is much better for you then eating after daylight hours. It's recommended to eat all of your meals in an eight-hour period. Eat like a king for breakfast, a prince for lunch, and a pauper for dinner. Click here to read the New York Times article.

 

Wednesday PM kitchen crew in 2018 - many still remain with us!

We don't have a huge kitchen crew on Wednesday afternoons, and we're so grateful for the nine people who do show up. Chef Joe wants to give a shout-out to a few long-term volunteers who he really counts on. MaryAnn Hart, Sally Saunders, Carolyn Wright, Ann Putterman, Kim Berge, and Patrick Carlos have a combined 51 years working with Kitchen Angels. They've been steady volunteers for 6 - 12 years, and we're truly grateful for their hard work and dedication to our mission. Joe says, "my Wednesday PM crew - they're small but mighty!" Thanks for all the good years and here's to many more to come.

	Susan Kilkenny - volunteer extraordinaire!

Each year, the Mayor holds a fundraising ball for various nonprofits in Santa Fe. This  year, our current mayor, Alan Webber, is holding the " Mayor's Giveback Ball." It will be a celebration of exceptional volunteers, nominated by different nonprofits in town. The festive-formal event will be held at the Santa Fe Convention Center on March 30th. Kitchen Angels staff selected 10 volunteers who deserve mention: Sarah Taylor (21 years as a volunteer), Jim Brack (12 years), Susan & Tim Kilkenny (9 years each), Sally Saunders (8 years), Kent Calhoun (7 years), Ron Wieneke (6 years), Jane Shea (6 years), Maria Goldstein (3 years), and Kay Jenkins (1 year). Each volunteer has gone above and beyond the call of duty. They are humble, kind, flexible, creative, and dedicated volunteers who deserve to be celebrated. It was a tough decision, because we value each and every one of our volunteers. Sometimes the humble beings shine the brightest!