How Plant-Based Diets Can Remain Flavorful Through Reimagined Plates
Jumoke Jackson, executive chef at the Slutty Vegan, joined Cheddar News' be Well show talk about the benefits of a plant-based diet. He said one of the biggest leaps "flexitarians" — or those who jump between veganism and carnism — is to make grains or vegetables the focus of a dish rather than proteins like chicken or fish.
The pandemic was difficult for the nation's restaurant industry. And one of New York City's famous Delmonico's is ready to look past that and toward the future when it reopens on Friday. Max Tucci, Delmonico's global brand officer, and Dennis Turcnovic, owner of Delmonico's, both joined Cheddar News to discuss the history of the restaurant, how it always bounces back and what delicious offerings the menu has.
The HBCU Transformation Project, a coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities, on Wednesday announced a $124 million gift from philanthropic funders Blue Meridian Partners to increase enrollment, graduation rates and employment rates for the schools' graduates.