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Whole Foods Partners with New Orleans Non-Profits to Create a Fresh Food Hub

The ReFresh Project l Growing Communities l Whole Foods Market. In partnership with several local New Orleans non-profits, Whole Foods Market has joined the Refresh Project. This innovative fresh food hub is a creative reuse development aimed at promoting the health & wellness of the surrounding community.

Arlington Virginia Taste of Arlington Weather: Mostly Sunny High 70

Here is the National Weather Service Forecast for Taste of Arlington in Ballston Common Mall in Arlington Virginia ... Sunday, May 18, 2014 Daytime ... Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Sunday Night  ... Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

This Weekend Is Taste of Arlington at Ballston Common Mall on Wilson Boulevard -- Sunday May 18, 2014

There's a big food event this weekend, but it's not in Arlington Heights. Arlington's Best Food and Drinks in May is in Virginia at Ballson Common Mall in the Ballston Neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. According to their official the official website at TasteofArlington.com , "more than 50 of Arlington’s favorite restaurants and most exciting chefs will serve up their specialties at this year’s festival and this is your chance to sample them all."

Seaweed Chips from Ocean's Halo at Select Whole Foods

According to Ocean's Halo, seaweed is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet. Seawood is a great source of vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, and it’s also rich in many minerals including iodine, selenium, and iron. Seawood can contain up to 10 times more calcium than milk and eight times as much as beef. Researchers say that the chemical composition of seaweed is so close to human blood plasma. Hey Chicago! Get $1 off Ocean's Halo Seaweed Chips, a healthy snack that's low in cal & fat http://t.co/U4k6M7zubs pic.twitter.com/p7TpXqp749 — Ocean's Halo (@OceansHalo) March 10, 2014 Available at select Whole Food Markets. See also ... oceanshalo.com

Rosebud Restaurant Schaumburg Location Sold to John Kalkounos, Will Change Brand Identity

The Rosebud Old World Italian restaurant at 1370 Bank Drive, Schaumburg has been sold to Andy-John Kalkounos. A new brand identity will be in place by April 1, 2014. The business will remain open during the transition, and is expected to continue to serve Italian cuisine. The restaurant will be closed for lunch during the transition. Kalkounos co-owns the Chicago Prime Steakhouse on Algonquin Road in Schaumburg with his father, just north of the Rosebud location.

Gluten Free Snack from Good Housekeeping

A tip from Find Me Gluten Free whose mission is to connect people with gluten-free friendly businesses. The January 2014 issue of @goodhousemag has a great article on "The Best Gluten-Free Snacks"! http://t.co/75TznZsKnP — Find Me Gluten Free (@findmegf) December 19, 2013 Van's Say Cheese Crackers (140 calories*), Glutino Pretzels (120 calories*), Kind Healthy Grains Bar in Dark Chocolate Chunk (150 calories*), Cybele's Free-to-Eat Cookies in Chocolate Chip (130 calories*) ... See also ... Good Housekeeping: The Best Gluten-Free Snacks findmeglutenfree.com Facebook.com/FindMeGlutenFree Twitter.com/findmegf