Rachael’s
Big Block Party!

In August, Rach and friends headed to Chicago to host the biggest block party Chicago has seen in quite some time!

Let’s Get Cooking…with David Fishman

David Fishman may be just shy of thirteen years old, but that’s not stopping him from becoming a big-time foodie. Read on for David’s advice to parents on packing the ideal school lunch, as well as his perspective on making the most out of the restaurant experience.

Let’s Get Cooking…with Rebecca Currie

Sometimes less is more! Learn from Rebecca’s experience eating on $1 a day and how you can translate her tips and ideas into your daily life.

Yum-o!’s Executive Director Attends Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Conference in California

Check out the delicious recipes he whipped up with help from his "sous chefs," Sara and Nicki!

Let’s Get Cooking…with Molly and Her Student Gardeners!

Check out our interview with a teacher and her students who are getting a hands-on education in their school garden!

Yum-o! and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) Announce 2009 Scholarships

(Chicago, IL) — Rachael Ray’s Yum-o! organization and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have announced their 2009 scholarship initiative aimed at providing funds to high school students committed to pursuing a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry.

Double H Campers Share Their Favorite Recipes

Meet Mae Lin and Angelina, two campers at Double H Ranch who love to cook!

Rachael Ray on Larry King Live: Great Food Doesn’t Cost a Fortune

Rach dishes on planning ahead, delish leftovers, buying in bulk and eating healthier on-the-go…

Let’s Get Cooking…with
Deja from Virginia!

Get cooking with Deja and check out her latest recipe!

Yum-o!’s “If You Can…We Can” Makes More Than One Million Meals

Yum-o!’s "If You Can…We Can" food drive collected over 60,000 pounds of food for New York families and will help feed kids nationwide with a "dollar-to-pound" donation!

Special Thanks to Red Swan

Yum-o! would like to thank Red Swan for their recent generous donation. When Red Swan became aware of the core elements of Yum-o!’s mission – COOK, FEED and FUND – it was clear to the company that they had found a match for their philanthropic giving…

Go Healthy Month Reaches Nearly 100,000 Kids

In September, Yum-o!’s partner, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, celebrated their second annual Go Healthy Month! With its efforts focused on preventing childhood obesity and creating healthier lifestyles for all children, the Alliance has designated the month of September as Go Healthy Month as an opportunity to engage, educate and activate kids across the nation to motivate themselves, their peers, family members, school communities and others to increase their healthy eating and physical activity.

Farmers’ Market Finders

A great way to get excited about cooking is to visit your local farmers’ market, where you’ll find in-season produce and the freshest meats, breads and cheeses. You can even talk to the farmers about all the different varieties of the items they are selling and ask how they are grown or made. And it’s always fun to pick out a few different kinds of fruits and veggies for a "taste test" when you get back home!

Several organizations have made it easy to find a farmers’ market in your neighborhood. Learn more about using these tools in our posting in the How Cool Is That? section!

Yum-o!’s Executive Director Attends Senate Hearing on Childhood Obesity

(Washington, DC) — On July 23, 2008, Yum-o!’s Executive Director attended a hearing held by the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families focusing on what can be done to reverse and prevent the effects of childhood obesity…

Yum-o!’s Executive Director Attends Craig Murphy Anti-Hunger Partnership Event

(Long Island City, NY) — Yum-o!’s Executive Director, Andrew Kaplan, attended an event hosted by the New York City Coalition Against Hunger (NYCCAH) celebrating the opening of the Craig Murphy Anti-Hunger Partnership project and its first year at Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement House in Long Island City…