Adriana Velez
Staff writer at The Stir, salsa-maker, Brooklyn kool-aide drinker, social media over-sharer, and former Brooklyn Food Coalition communications manager/founding member. Ask me what to do with chicken.
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- Photoset: playanon: http://t.co/owIbrJ6D
- First rooftop grill of the season http://t.co/ivrb7JmS
- I'm at People's Pops (Brooklyn, NY) http://t.co/HeW1JjCt
- @barrianne That Wepa party was beyond! Loved it.
- RT @barrianne: Wepa party. And more percussion with Linda and Vivian . Brooklyn to. (@ Dekalb Market w/ 16 others) http://t.co/NHgy85Bn
- WEPA (@ Dekalb Market w/ 15 others) http://t.co/C8mt3FCo
- @niche @foodculturist Kinda feeling now like I should've tried harder to get into googamooga
- Thanks! RT @dbuckley321: #FF some very nice & smart people @nonprofitbridge @reallyjoanna @allisonyoung @SamChingMcGrath @Boobs4Food
- The Lost Story of Jon and the Sugar http://t.co/WuwLag4H
- I unlocked the Scandal: Grant: For the People sticker on @GetGlue! http://t.co/02foRMck
- Satisfy Your Cravings With These Easy Money-Saving Snacks http://t.co/qwOvqTvH via @The_Stir
- Cute Kids Go Clubbing & Critique Dubstep Track 'Bangarang' (VIDEO) http://t.co/8GVS0xPa via @The_Stir
- Brave Mom Busts Pedophile Minutes After He Gropes Her Daughter http://t.co/U37aF2Zb via @The_Stir
- Someone left my cake out in the rain.May 17, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Man Gets Banned From All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry & Makes Us Nauseous (VIDEO) http://t.co/liTkdlJZ via @The_Stir
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- SummaryStaff writer for The Stir. Former communications manager/founding member of Brooklyn Food Coalition. Contributor at Civil Eats. Interested in food systems, food justice, pasture-raised meat, gardening, and parenting, not necessarily in that order. Kale aficcionado.Specialties: communications, social media, writing, food, sustainability, parentingExperience
- Nov 2011 - PresentStaff Writer / The Stir by Cafe MomWhere it's as if you've somehow managed to snag an hour to meet your girlfriends for a cup of coffee - and finally have a moment to chat, uninterrupted! We understand that life is not just about parenting, but being a parent does change the game.
- Apr 2010 - Oct 2011Contributor / Civil Eats
- Jun 2009 - Oct 2011Communications Manager / Brooklyn Food CoalitionI oversaw all communication for the Coalition, including brochures, bi-monthly newsletters, website maintenance, library of visual elements, occasional collateral materials, social networking, and PR/publicity: *Managed 5-10 volunteers working on an ad hoc basis on the above priorities *Participated as a founding member in planning and implementing overall mission of BFC *Provided information and communication materials to Outreach Coordinators
- Feb 2009 - Oct 2009Contributor, One Little Bite / Cookie MagazineContributor to Cookie Magazine's food blog, One Little Bite. Also provided web-exclusive content on CSAs, heritage breed turkeys, holiday baking.
- Oct 2008 - Jul 2009Website and Literature Coordinator / Brooklyn Food Conference
- Sept 2004 - Jun 2005Executive Editor / Triumph Learning
- Sept 1996 - Jun 1997Writer / FreelanceVarious copyediting and writing projects for Brooklyn Rail, Saveur, Insideslope.com, Comprehension Publishing, Scholastic Inc., and Gale Publishing
Education-
1993 - 1997City University of New York-Hunter CollegeMA in English
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1989 - 1993Brigham Young UniversityBA in English
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Interests:Home cooking, sustainable agriculture, food democracy, meat processing, giving vegetables the respect they deserve
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Posts
I’d rather be in *Guadalajara* Sampling craft tequilas. Where would you rather be? (not my photo, by the way)
It has come to the management’s attention that a certain party needs a little more support in preparing dinner for the family on weeknights. With that in mind I have created the following menu of meals along with a well-stocked larder.
Spaghetti with Ricotta & Roasted Tomatoes from new Real Simple cookbook. Tomatoes already roasted and in refrigerator.
Lamb Sausage with Lima Bean Salad also from RS cookbook with alteration; serve with Roast Potatoes with Lemon, prepared and in refrigerator.
Bean Burritos and Mixed Greens Salad. Dressing and salsa prepared and in refrigerator.
Pasta Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage, from RS cookbook.
Friday is sushi night
~ Manners, Culture and Dress of the Best American Society, Including Social, Commercial and Legal Forms, Letter Writing, Invitations, &c., also valuable suggestions on Self Culture and Home Training., by Richard A. Wells, 1891
via Internet ArchiveWhy is this advice questionable? Please, everyone ever in my life, note bene.
Conservative men understand it’s not a “uter-you”, it’s a “uter-us.
Stephen Colbert, explaining how Republican men support women’s causes. (via playanon)I may never stop laughing at this. Thanks for the shoutout Hollywood Reporter.
How one Virginia woman is responding to her state legislators that voted in favor of VA’s forced ultrasound bill.
She posts this message on each one of their Facebook pages:
Hi Senator _____________! I just wanted to let you know, since you’re concerned with women’s health, that my period started today! Color looks good, flow not too heavy. Cramps are pretty manageable but don’t worry - I’ll make sure to let you know if that changes! Thanks again for caring so much about women and our bodies!
If legislators in your state or those representing you at the federal level have voted for anti-choice bills, this is a great way to *thank* them.
Brilliant.
“Well now, it’s time for my show.”
3120 others are also watching Revenge on GetGlue.com
- Recipe Text to Lane: Roast Chicken
Take chicken out of plastic & let it dry out in fridge uncovered for about an hour. When you’re ready preheat to 400 degrees. Drizzle bird in olive oil & dust with that spice mix I made. Stuff w: garlic & 1/2 lemon. Roast in the cast iron pot uncovered about 70 minutes.
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