Healthy Food: The L.A. food system and a no-cook cook-off

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Project Food LA wants Angelenos to talk about why their city is hungry. From 7:30 to 9 tonight at the Habeas Lounge in the 7+ FIG Art Space, the organization is presenting a panel discussion called “Hungry Urbanism: Diagnosing the Los Angeles Food System,” which will discuss problems with access to healthful foods. The panel includes Kate Harvey, an urban designer, and Jennie Cooks, a chef of the Slow Food Movement. Michael Pinto, founder of Project Food LA, will moderate. Project Food LA is a group of educators, chefs, architects, planners, growers and nutritionists seeking to improve access to more healthful food in our communities.

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Vons and Pavilions are on the healthful food challenge bandwagon as well. On Wednesday, Los Angeles “Mom bloggers” are going head-to-head in a “no cook” cook-off contest live at a Burbank Pavilions store. At noon, the 10 invited contestants -- including Los Angeles blogger Jessica Gottlieb -- will take on the challenge to create a delicious “no cook” meal for a family of four. The time and price limit for these masterpieces: 20 minutes or less, $25 or less. The winner will receive $1,000 gift certificate to Vons and a donation will be made to the Vons Foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

-- Kelsey Ramos