Building Connection, Promoting Health, and Celebrating Culture Our Mission Food at the Center is a lifestyle company that uses food to promote health and well-being. Food at the Center’s courses and materials draws upon the legacy and diversity of Black women’s lived experiences, Caribbean and African culinary heritage, mindfulness practices, and radical self-care. Our Story Food at the Center was created by Michelle Beadle Holder, Ph.D., a medical sociologist, mindfulness practitioner, and Jamaican-born food enthusiast. In 2018 she left a promising yet unfulfilling academic career to follow her passion for growing, cooking, and eating delicious food. Along the way, Michelle discovered hidden aspects of herself and her cultural heritage that shifted her mindset around food, health, success, and happiness. Food at the Center is also inspired by Michelle’s mother, Clover Beadle. Clover is a self-identified strong Black woman who loves to cook and eat delicious food. In the face of chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, Clover took steps to reclaim her health, beginning with her plate. Through her healthy cooking, eating, gardening, exercise, and self-care practices, Clover dramatically reduced her sodium intake and reversed her prediabetes diagnosis. Clover’s decision to put her health first helped to redefine her view of strength and served as an inspiration for self-care for her family and friends. In 2018, Michelle combined her own experiences with that of her mother to form Food at the Center. Today the organization provides resources and support to help others on their health and wellness journey, beginning with the plate. [read more]
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Founded in July 2013, The Crab Cab Food Truck once was a 5-star mobile "restaurant" on wheels. But, we are affordable! We use the freshest ingredients to create delectable soups, and sumptuous "finger-licking" crab cakes. But the menu doesn't stop there! We also offer succulent hickory smoked salmon that literally melts in your mouth. Don't believe us? Come visit our new brick-and-mortar restaurant at 6328 Richmond Hwy Suite A, Alexandria, VA 22306. OUR MISSION Our mission is to provide you with excellent quality seafood at an affordable price. Our quality and flavors are guaranteed to be consistent in taste every time. [read more]
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OUR STORY How it all began Food plays a central role in celebrations, family traditions, and community. Two friends, who bonded over food, discovered a mutual desire for incorporating diverse foods into their diets that offered numerous health benefits. Sharing and celebrating their discoveries was the beginning of Felicia and Dion’s journey for discovering products offering nutritional variety, reduced risk of chronic disease, increased energy levels, cultural appreciation, and culinary enjoyment. From this mutual desire, F&D Premium Gourmet Products was created to share our discoveries with others. SEASONAL PRODUCT Add a touch of seasonal warmth to your dishes with our White Balsamic Vinegar infused with cinnamon and apple — a perfect complement to fall flavors that will elevate your meals with a unique and delightful twist! It tastes and smells like the holiday season in a bottle. [read more]
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