food
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In-Depth
Convenient, Affordable Bavarian Food for When You’re on the Go in Germany
The aroma of fried schnitzel and freshly baked pretzels fill the crowded streets of Munich, making my stomach rumble and mouth water—it’s the smell of street food. According to Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, Traditional Bavarian food is generally hearty and very filling, with many meat and…
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In-Depth
Jet Lag Making You Hungry? Satisfy Your Empty Stomach, Learn about Munich’s History at Local Viktualienmarkt
The smells of ripe strawberries, Italian cheeses and freshly baked bread are just a few that will pleasantly overwhelm your senses along the side streets of Munich, Germany. If you’re searching for a traditional German meal or ingredients that satisfy a particular diet, these scents will lead you to the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Little Free Pantry Helps Combat Hunger, Need in Athens
Athens’ battle against food insecurity has been an ongoing struggle. Food insecurity was 22 percent in Athens-Clarke County in 2016, according to Feeding America’s “Map the Meal Gap” project. That’s 26,340 people who do not know where their next meal will come from. To combat hunger, two years ago, LEAD…
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Jackson County
Student Chefs at Jackson County High School Develop New School Lunch Menu Option
Four Jackson County Comprehensive High School students developed a recipe for a black bean burger. This is just one step to include more plant-based food options on their school lunch menu. Plant-based foods do not contain any animal products. They come from plants including vegetables, fruits, seeds and legumes. The…
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Athens-Clarke County
Smart Lunch, Smart Kid: Filling Food Gaps for Kids on Break
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. About one in four children in the state of Georgia live in food insecure households, according to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Laura DeGroot, the program administrator…
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Health
When to Let Go of Leftovers: Thanksgiving Food Should Be Eaten Today
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the food is left over. However, this food should not last for long. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, leftovers from Thanksgiving need to be thrown out today, Nov. 26. So go ahead and finish off the turkey and stuffing, but today is the…
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Athens-Clarke County
National Donut Day: How to Celebrate in Athens
So, life is great. Today I found out that there is not just one, but TWO National Donut Days. And— oh yeah— one of them is today, Nov. 5. The first one is observed on the first Friday of every June. Hungry yet? Here’s where you can cure your donut…
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Athens-Clarke County
New Restaurant Will Feature Clear Views of Downtown
The Chick-fil-A coming to downtown Athens won’t look like any other Chick-fil-A restaurant. It will include casement windows which will provide unobstructed views of the downtown area. The walk-up restaurant will be located at 101 College Avenue. According to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, the restaurant will have a separate entrance for…
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Athens-Clarke County
From Owner of The National, Maepole Provides Affordable Food Options
A local restaurant owner opened a new eating establishment in Athens. Peter Dale, Michael Clancy, and Nathan Goodman of The National, opened Maepole on North Chase Street. At The National, a dinner plate ranges from $24-$29. The cost of a meal at Maepole ranges from about $9.95-$11.95. Goodman said…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens PBJ: Redefining the Meaning of a Sandwich
What kind of impact can a peanut butter and jelly sandwich make? For someone living in homelessness, it can make quite a difference. Athens PBJ is a local organization that provides sack lunches every Sunday, rain or shine, to those living in homelessness. But it’s a little bit more than…