Food First NL is challenging YOU to make cold plates delicious and nutritious! This November and December, host an event (big or small - up to you!) where you serve your rendition of a healthy cold plate. Try new recipes that include a variety of veggies, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, and serve water instead of sugary drinks. The new Canada’s Food Guide is a great place to start when looking for cold plate inspiration!
Sounds pretty easy, right? Well let’s take it a step further:
Make your cold plates with foods that are locally sourced. Look to nearby farms for veggies, make homemade pickles, and use wild berries.
Bring people together with your cold plates. Invite new people to enjoy what is certain to be a tasty treat.
Work on making your cold plates wasteless - it’s easy! Serve on reusable dishes that people can keep or return to you, and compost food scraps.
Lastly, cold plates have a bad reputation for food safety, but we know better. Keep your cold plates chilled at or below 4°C (40°F) until they are served. This ensures all your yummy food remains safe to eat.
Join us! Commit to hosting a Cold Plate Challenge event in November or December and plan to Make it Healthy, Keep it Cold, just fill in this simple registration form. Every host that registers from Newfoundland and Labrador will get a kit in the mail with recipes, educational resources and prizes to host their Cold Plate Challenge event! Ten lucky community groups will be selected to receive a grant of up to $300 to help cover the cost of nutritious food and supplies!*
Don’t forget to show off your cold plates on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Hashtag #ColdPlateChallenge and tag @FoodFirstNL so we see your delicious creations!
For more information call (709)237-4026 or email fund@foodfirstnl.ca
Registration form full link: https://foodfirstnl.typeform.com/to/nZWr7T A printer friendly version of the registration form is available by request, just contact us to ask.
*Grants are not available to businesses or individuals not affiliated with a community group, but you are still encouraged to join the Challenge and will receive a kit in the mail for your event.
