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Fresh Jersey Tomato Pizza Recipe (Vegan Friendly!) by Donna Valente Notes from Donna: I used Sally’s Baking Addiction recipe for easy homemade pizza dough and used the entire thing for one delicious thicker crust dairy-free pie While Sally’s recipe yields 2 12” pies, I used the entire batch for one thicker crust pie. When making […]

Today is National Non-Profit Day, and at Kelly’s Kitchen, we feel it is ESSENTIAL to promote today and encourage you to donate to Maui Food Bank. Not to our organization.   Click Here to Donate to Maui Food Bank   The reality of the devastating fires in Maui is still being uncovered. The wildfires in […]

Fresh Wild Raspberry Cake By Donna Valente   Tools Needed: Bundt pan Whisk (or mixer) Wooden spoon Measuring Cups and spoons Mixing bowls Coconut cooking spray Ingredients: 3 golden flax meal eggs (3 tablespoons golden flax meal mixed with 9 tablespoons water) 2 cups organic all purpose flour 3/4 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon salt […]

The following is an essay written by Opal Besaw, a Disability EmpowHer Camp attendee who has been working with Kelly’s Kitchen founder, Kelly Timmons, and Kelly’s Kitchen/Disability EmpowHer Camp Mentor Jenny Boulder. Content Warning: this essay depicts Opal’s experience with body image and disordered eating. Finding Strength: My Journey of Self-Acceptance  (And the people who […]

Italian Tomato Gravy By Donna Valente Tools needed: Large heavy stock pot Wooden spoon Slotted spoon Kitchen knife Cutting board Can opener Spatula 5 quart size freezer containers   Ingredients: 5 large cloves of fresh garlic 5 large cans of Italian tomatoes (3 cans whole peeled; 1 can diced; 1 can crushed) 1 large can […]

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month: How to Make Gazpacho In honor of National Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Month, we want to share a recipe that is perfect for the summer (no ovens or cooking involved!) and focuses on fresh vegetable ingredients. We’re talking about gazpacho!   Gazpacho is a popular soup from the Andalusian […]

Banana Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze and Toasted Coconut No dairy, gluten, or eggs! Thanks to our newest team member, Donna Valente, we have been able to test out a new recipe that we want to share with you! It accommodates multiple dietary restrictions or food allergies and still provides that sweet treat that donut […]

Summer Meal Sites Provide Healthy Meals at No Cost to Low-Income Kids and Teens Children need consistent access to nutritious foods to grow, learn, and thrive.   USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FSN) believes no child should go hungry because they lose school meals during the summer. Historically, about only 1 in 6 children who […]

Fundraiser with Kelly’s Mentee, Macie Collier Kelly with Kelly’s Kitchen has been working with Disability EmpoweHer Camp mentee, Macie Collier throughout the year as a mentor. Macie attended the one-week Disability EmpowHer Camp in the Adirondacks last summer. Part of this mentorship experience is fundraising for the upcoming trip to Washington, DC for previous camp […]

Kelly’s Kitchen Food Ambassador Program   Regarding food accessibility, Kelly’s Kitchen will be heading up a Food Ambassador Program. The Food Ambassador Program is being created with a specific goal of increasing awareness of food pantry services, healthy cooking classes, community gardens, accessible cooking opportunities, state-level food policy updates, and statewide programming as it relates […]

It’s the 30-day mark of our joint fundraiser with Disability EmpowHer Network and we wanted to provide you with an update on where we are, what we need, and how YOU can help!   We are only a small fraction towards our $12,000 goal. If everyone who receives this email gives $1 we would be […]

$12,000 in 120 Days: Fundraiser to Support Disability EmpowHer Network Image Description: Dark and light green background. Illustration of a hand putting a coin into a purple box surrounded by foliage. Text at the top of the page says “Kelly’s Kitchen and Disability EmpowHer Network. $120,000 in 120 days Fundraiser”. A green circle says “Starting […]

 $12,000 in 120 Days: Fundraiser to Support Disability EmpowHer Network Image Description: Dark and light green background. Illustration of a hand putting a coin into a purple box surrounded by foliage. Text at the top of the page says “Kelly’s Kitchen and Disability EmpowHer Network. $120,000 in 120 days Fundraiser”. A green circle says “Starting […]

  This month we have posted consistently about ways to reduce food waste. In an effort to figure out where people are in their knowledge and practices regarding food waste reduction, we have created a survey and would love for you to fill it out! This survey is based on one created by the New […]

  Congratulations to Kelly’s Kitchen founder Kelly Timmons and the other 31 individuals and organizations that are being recognized and celebrated for the Susan M. Daniels Mentoring Hall of Fame, Class of 2022! The Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame was established to honor those who are making a significant difference in the […]

Kelly’s Kitchen has been a long-time champion and supporter of Stephanie and the Disability EmpowHer Network. We even participating in last year’s EmpowHer Camp! This is a great opportunity for girls with disabilities ages 13-18 to find their voice, learn valuable life skills, and grow into empowered advocates! Disability EmpowHer Network is now accepting applications […]

Grocery shopping can cause different emotions in different people. Some people love to go to the store, and prefer to go every couple of days for fresh ingredients. It’s an opportunity to get out of the house, socialize, and get ingredients to try out new recipes they have found. Other people dread going to the […]

According to an article on LinkedIn, a professional-oriented networking site, the “Top 5 Skills You Learn in the Food Industry (That You Can Use in Any Career” indicates these are the top 5 skills to learn and need for success: 1. Communication 2. Prioritizing 3. Patience 4. Thick Skin (the ability to “grin and bear […]

  If you saw our post on social media yesterday, you know that Kelly’s Kitchen is excited about providing communities and community members with access to healthier food options, accessible options, and inclusive food and rewards. With December officially in full swing, this is the time that many people who celebrate Christmas start their countdown […]