The Weekly Dish

Dish Kitchen is turning 1!  On April 26, 2021, Dish Kitchen launched its first weekly menu, and May 3 was our first delivery day.  Upon our anniversary, I reflect on the year and what being SUSTAINABLE truly means.   As you may know, I had a different meal business prior to Dish Kitchen, Lunchbox on Main.  The first 6 months...

In honor of Earth Month we are supporting The Friends of the Drew Forest.In the heart of Madison, the Drew Forest, a 53-acre biodiverse treasure of trees and glacial ponds, is at risk of being sold for redevelopment.The Friends of the Drew Forest are looking to raise funds to permanently protect the forest, while providing Drew University with financial support.Throughout...

What TWO things will you do in 2022 to live more sustainably?Dish Kitchen is proud to participate in the inaugural Earth Day Celebration, sponsored by the Chatham Borough Environmental Commission. As a Chatham Borough resident, and owner of a local, sustainable business, I have chosen to be an active part of my community, especially when it comes to "green efforts".  I volunteer...

Our circular business model is expanding!    As we partner with others to build a sustainable community, we are excited to announce a new partnership with Java's Compost, "Bowls to Buckets". If you've ever wished your take out or meal delivery didn't have so much waste, then this program is for you!   How does it work? Sign up for Java's...

Spring is in the air!   We are excited to share these fun upcoming events!   Vernal Equinox Celebration, Equinox (Summit), March 22Join us at Equinox in Summit for their Vernal Equinox Celebration! Not an Equinox member?  Stop on by to visit us and see what they have to offer, and sign up for a 1-week guest pass!  There will be a...

Dish Kitchen was founded just about a year ago, with the mission build a sustainable company. However, the irony for me was that I was not really eco-minded at home (at the time).  Sure, I recycled, used reusable bags and even bought reusable metal straws (which I did because I didn’t like the paper straw replacements out there!)  But that...

Meet Illuminate Food. Founded in 2020 by Danielle Schwab, Illuminate Food is a community with a mission.  To bring 100% local farm fresh food into more households, educate others on where our food comes from and how to cook seasonally with sustainably grown ingredients.Illuminate offers a weekly or bi-weekly Farm Box Subscription, or you can purchase a one-time box.  What’s included?...