Professional Samples

Spuds Illustrated: A themed magazine to encourage patrons of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s member pantries to make use of all the vegetables available through the Food Bank.  Potatoes served as the central theme because potatoes tend to be the most popular vegetable among Americans.

Rolling Oats: a themed magazine to encourage patrons of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s member pantries to use oats for more than just a breakfast porridge.  oats are the most economical form of whole grain on the market, and the only whole grain that the Food bank always had on their inventory.

Beef Cuts and How to Use Them: Why is one cut of beef better grilled and another better braised?  How do you know which is which?

Dicing an Onion: Seems like it should be a simple skill.  But why do so many people chase their onion pieces around the cutting board?

Cooling Food Safely: It can be challenging to get food to chill as quickly as food safety standards require. Here are a few strategies that can help.

Donating Food Safely: One way that restaurants can help reduce food waste is by donating extra food, but it’s important for everyone’s health that food donations be handled safely. After all, a key aspect of food security is that everyone has a safe source of food.

Calibrating a Thermometer: The only way you can be certain your thermometer gives accurate temperatures is to check and calibrate it. Here’s how.

Handwashing Requirements: The only way to have clean hands is to wash them the right way.