Pickle Mystery, Operation Food Search, Food Pantry for Pets and more
Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving started with a feast between colonists and Native Americans, but it wasn’t a holiday until Lincoln made it official thanks to a determined woman named Sarah Joseph Hale. From turkey and pie to parades and football, the modern holiday has evolved, but the theme remains the same: giving thanks.
MOshrooms
MOshrooms is a regenerative microfarm in St. Louis. It’s a perennial pollinator garden, edible landscape and rainwater capture area in the city.
The Great Des Peres Pickle Mystery
An unknown person has been leaving a jar of pickles along a busy road in Des Peres, Missouri. We investigate who that person is, and why they’re doing it.
Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search (OFS) uses Flex Farms to support families in need during the holidays. The farms are fully self-contained hydroponic systems able to grow fresh and affordable produce.
Food Pantry For Pets
It’s a food pantry for pets! The idea began when two women saw a need and decided to do something! Now the group has lots of volunteers & is still growing!
Joy of Cooking: A St. Louis Original
Joy of Cooking has been called the “culinary bible.” Irma Rombauer of St. Louis had the average cook in mind when she wrote it, focusing on ease and prep time.
Watch Spotlight every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Channel 11
In this week’s episode, we’re celebrating food in all its forms. First, we meet a local woman turning community food waste into an environmental solution. Then, we take a look at Operation Food Search’s innovative efforts to grow fresh, out-of-season veggies to support low-income families. Next, we team up with the Des Peres City Administrator to solve the quirky mystery of the pickle jar. We also explore how holidays in the 1930s weren’t complete without a special treat from a popular store and how one Thanksgiving cooking staple got its start in St. Louis. Lastly, we highlight the vital work of the Bi-State Food Pantry, stepping up to ensure that no pet goes hungry this season.
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