Food Jonezi

18/06/2026

Our Juneteenth celebration continues! Today, we are shining the spotlight on a very special member of the Food Jonezi family- our one and only mixologist, Betty! 🍹

No community gathering or milestone celebration is complete without her incredible craft behind the bar. Betty turns fresh ingredients and unique flavor profiles into an absolute art form, making sure every single sip feels like a celebration.

She brings the perfect blend of passion, creativity, and joy to our team, and we are so proud to highlight her talent today!

Let’s raise a glass to Betty in the comments! Drop a 🥂 to show her some love today!

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

Welcome to Day 3, Part 3 of our Juneteenth series! Today, we are continuing to elevate the culture by highlighting two incredible Food Jonezi chefs: Chef Starr and Chef Alonna.

Chef Starr brings family tradition and bold flavors to life, proving that healthy food should never be bland by using fresh herbs and spices instead of extra salt or sugar. Right alongside her, Chef Alonna is a culinary powerhouse with 21 years of experience, using her expertise to fight for food justice, support local farmers, and build equitable food programs in our communities.

Both of these women represent the heart of what we do- nurturing our roots, feeding our souls, and lifting up the community through food. We are so honored to have them on the team!

Show some love for Chef Starr and Chef Alonna in the comments below! Drop a ❤️ to celebrate them today!

15/06/2026

For day two of our Juneteenth countdown, we are highlighting Tish and Asia!

If you know them, you know the incredible energy and impact they bring to everything they do. They remind us that honoring our roots means nurturing our community and making room at the table for everyone. Food Jonezi wouldn’t be the same without their passion!

Show them some love in the comments, or tag a changemaker who inspires you right now!

14/06/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, we are pulling back the curtain to celebrate the voices, the talent, and the hearts behind the apron. Food has always been our culture’s ultimate expression of freedom, resilience, and love, and our chefs carry that legacy forward every single day.

Swipe through to meet two of the incredible culinary minds right here on the Food Jonezi team. We are starting this week out with Chef Redbeard and Chef Sidelle.

These aren’t just chefs- they are the educators, advocates, and leaders making “Healthy is a Lifestyle” an accessible reality in our neighborhoods.

Drop some love for our team in the comments below! 👇❤️🖤💚💛

14/06/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, we are pulling back the curtain to celebrate the voices, the talent, and the hearts behind the apron. Food has always been our culture's ultimate expression of freedom, resilience, and love, and our chefs carry that legacy forward every single day.

Swipe through to meet two of the incredible culinary minds right here on the Food Jonezi team. We are starting this week out with Chef Redbeard and Chef Sidelle.

These aren't just chefs- they are the educators, advocates, and leaders making "Healthy is a Lifestyle" an accessible reality in our neighborhoods.

Drop some love for our team in the comments below! 👇❤️🖤💚💛

14/06/2026

Culture, community, and the culinary icons pushing us forward. ✊🏾

As we head into the week of Juneteenth, we are taking time to reflect on what freedom, heritage, and resilience mean to us at Food Jonezi. Historically, the kitchen has been a place of profound creativity, survival, and joy for Black culture. Food is how we pass down our history, and the chefs are the keepers of those stories.

In our upcoming posts, we are launching a special Juneteenth series to honor the incredible culinary minds making waves today.

We’ll be celebrating:

- The talented chefs right here on the Food Jonezi team.

- Our amazing community partner chefs who help us bridge the gap every day.

- Pioneering chefs of color who are shaking up the global culinary world and redefining what it means to eat well.

Our history is rich, our flavors are deep, and the future of Black culinary excellence is brighter than ever.

Keep your eyes on our feed starting Sunday as we drop our first chef spotlight! ❤️🖤💚💛

12/06/2026

It’s finally happening. Brick by brick. 🧱

If you’ve been following the Food Jonezi journey, you know that finding a permanent home for our mission has been a long time coming. We haven’t kept it a secret-we’ve been dreaming, planning, and working toward this milestone for some time.

And today, we finally get to show you a piece of the reality.

Here is a quick sneak peek at the early stages of our future space! It might look a little unfinished still, but we see the future: a hub for community cooking classes, nutrition workshops, fresh food access, and a place where “Healthy is a Lifestyle” truly comes alive.

To everyone who has supported us, cheered us on, and believed in this vision when it was just an idea on paper- thank you. We are building this for us.

The foundation is officially laid, and we can’t wait to take you along for the rest of the build-out!

12/06/2026

It’s finally happening. Brick by brick. 🧱

If you’ve been following the Food Jonezi journey, you know that finding a permanent home for our mission has been a long time coming. We haven't kept it a secret-we've been dreaming, planning, and working toward this milestone for some time.

And today, we finally get to show you a piece of the reality.

Here is a quick sneak peek at the early stages of our future space! It might look a little unfinished still, but we see the future: a hub for community cooking classes, nutrition workshops, fresh food access, and a place where "Healthy is a Lifestyle" truly comes alive.

To everyone who has supported us, cheered us on, and believed in this vision when it was just an idea on paper- thank you. We are building this for us.

The foundation is officially laid, and we can’t wait to take you along for the rest of the build-out!

11/06/2026

Let’s talk about the ultimate defense for your heart. ❤️🔒

For Men’s Health Month, we have to address a major player in our community: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). It often flies under the radar with zero symptoms, but its impact on heart health is real. One of the easiest ways to protect yourself? Re-thinking the salt shaker.

We know what you’re thinking- “I’m not eating bland food.” Good news: you don't have to! At Food Jonezi, we are all about swapping heavy sodium for high-impact flavor.

Upgrade your spice rack with these heart-healthy flavor bombs:

🍋 Citrus Splash: Fresh lime or lemon juice wakes up chicken and fish instantly without a grain of salt.

🧄 The Holy Trinity: Double down on fresh garlic, onions, and green peppers for a rich, aromatic base.

🔥 Herbs & Heat: Smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, and fresh cilantro or thyme give you that deep flavor profile your meals deserve.

Taking care of your heart isn't a limitation, it’s an upgrade.

Fellas (and the women who love them), what is your go-to seasoning that isn't salt? Let us know below! 👇