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Together, their rhythm has been simple and steady. One experimenting. One anchoring. Both caring deeply about the meals that leave the kitchen.
At The Nashville Food Project, we are building the infrastructure that makes nourishment predictable and dignified. This is proactive work. It happens in kitchens designed to recover surplus and prepare consistent meals. It happens in gardens where neighbors grow food that reflects their cultures and preferences. It happens in partnerships that align farmers, clinics, agencies, and volunteers toward shared outcomes.
Through farming, she has been able to grow and share produce in ways that connect her more deeply to community. Food has opened doors. It has introduced her to people she might never have met otherwise. It has created opportunities to teach others about the importance of caring for the Earth with intention and respect.
Food, for Bianca, has always been a connector. A way to show care. A way to build community. A way to express love when words fall short. Her life has been shaped by faith, purpose, and a deep belief that what we make with our hands can change what happens in the world.
Community orchards are long-term investments. They ask us to think beyond a single growing season and consider what sustained nourishment can look like over time. Once established, this orchard will provide fresh fruit for community partners and neighbors, while also serving as a shared space for learning, connection, and stewardship.
Nourish 2025 was a powerful celebration of food, community, and connection. From a beautifully collaborative meal prepared by top chefs to stories that highlighted the heart of our mission, the evening brought people together around a shared table and a shared purpose—to nourish Nashville.
Summer Stir Fry with Beef
Add some Asian flare to your dining table with this stir-fry. Feel free to throw in any veggies you have on hand!
12 lbs trimmed lean beef strips olive oil for sauteing 15 peppers, sliced (a variety of bell peppers) 15 medium sized onions, sliced 8 cups of dry rice
Stir fry Sauce: 1 cup soy sauce 4 tsp ground ginger 2 Tbl minced garlic 2 Tbl sesame oil 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
In batches, saute beef strips in small amount of olive oil. Remove beef when done and add sauce ingredients to saute pan (leave liquid from beef in pan). Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add peppers and onions. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender (or longer if you like your veggies soft). Add reserved beef to vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste. Prepare rice according to directions. Serve beef and vegetables over cooked rice and enjoy!