From the Pantry to Your Plate

The Beach Pantry Insider

REDUCING FOOD INSECURITY ONE DAY AT A TIME

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TO THE PANTRY

Best-By, Sell-By

Have you ever wondered what all the different dates on your foods and drinks really mean? Which one is actually the expiration date? We have you covered with What Best-By, Sell-By, and Use-By Dates Really Mean. No more having to test suspicious foods and drinks...

Taste of Home

Do you have a favorite family recipe that you want to share with the world? Well, now is your chance. Share your favorite recipe that reminds you of home! If your recipe is selected, you will have the opportunity to teach a cooking class in the ASI Beach Kitchen. All groceries, supplies, and the event itself will be handled by the Pantry and Kitchen. Submit your recipe today!

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK OUT BEACH PANTRY-RELATED EVENTS!

Pass the Plate is back! Join Sustain U at the ASI Beach Kitchen on Oct. 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. to embark on a culinary adventure. We will explore a variety of world flavors. Join us for Spiced Chickpea Buddha Bowls and learn about new cultures through food! For more information, visit asicsulb.org/calendar.

Take a break from classes with LBSU's very own Weekly Farmers Market every Tuesday this fall semester! Bring your reusable shopping bag and get ready to purchase refreshing produce and delicious meals for a little mid-day pick-me-up anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! For more information on the events, visit asicsulb.org/calendar.

EAT AND SHOP

FIND FOOD ON CAMPUS NOW!

Visit LBSU's very own Where to Eat interactive map! Discover the best places to fix your craving on campus. From Subway in the University Student Union (USU) to the Caffeine Lab in the Library, the map has it all! For more information, visit csulb.edu/eat-and-shop.

PANTRY HIGHLIGHT

CALFRESH OUTREACH WEEK

Join the ASI Beach Pantry as we celebrate Cal Fresh Outreach Week 2023 where you will be able to take part in a variety of events all week long from assistance on your CalFresh application to a Master Chef Competition hosted by the ASI Beach Kitchen! CalFresh is a long standing partner of the Beach Kitchen and aims to assist Long Beach State University (LBSU) students through their nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. Join us Oct. 23 to Oct. 27 for a fun filled week! For more information on each event, visit Events & Orgs.

STRAIGHT FROM THE PANTRY

RECIPES FROM THE PANTRY TO YOUR PLATE

Stuffed Potato Recipe

RECIPE PROVIDED BY AMY HUYNH

Ingredients:

Medium potato of your choice (sweet, regular, purple, etc.)
¼ tbsp olive oil

Stuffing Ingredients:

¾ cup canned black beans
½ cup canned corn
½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
⅙ cup cilantro, chopped
⅛ cup red onion diced
½ garlic clove, chopped
⅛ tsp sea salt
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp lime juice
pinch of pepper and chili flakes

Guac Ingredients:

½ avocado
pinch of salt
1 tsp lime juice

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a tray with parchment paper. Take a fork and poke the potato all around. Brush with oil then put on tray.
Place potato in oven for ~40 minutes.
Open the canned black beans and canned corn. Drain and rinse.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, garlic, sea salt, and lime.
In a large mixing bowl, smash the avocado until desired consistency. Then, add the salt and lime juice.
Once the potato is finished baking, cut into the center leaving about 1/2 an inch from each end of the potato. Add the sour cream, vegetable medley, and guac.
Enjoy!

Fall Pantry Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

*Curbside pick up by appointment.

Please remember to bring your student ID and your own bag when you shop at the Pantry!

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Beach Pantry Insider is a bi-weekly newsletter run by ASI Communications. Email Christina Limón at Christina.Limon@csulb.edu for questions and comments regarding the Beach Pantry.