We’ve all been there: it was a day of chaos and it’s now 5pm. What to make for dinner? It’s so easy to run to the nearest drive-thru or opt for something quick and not-so nutritional.
During these times, do we really have a choice though?
Kraft says you do, and their latest competition is going to convince everyone.
It’s called Food Hacking – a growing movement aimed at helping time-starved millennials cook tasty meals, using unexpected twists and elements of inspiration.
Need another explanation?
Let me provide an example of Food Hacking {aka: Get this. Do this. Done}.
1} Get this
2} Do this – cook all in one pan
3} and done!
Food Hacking is is for everyone, and it’s not complicated.
In fact, it’s simplifying the cooking of good food so that it fits with your lifestyle. So, you don’t have to sacrifice a good meal at home, even on those busiest days.
Yet it’s also the little tricks, like the ones from my Kitchen Tips & Tricks post {as evidenced by the posts popularity, is something people want to learn}.
Awesome, right?
To bring Food Hacking to a new level, Kraft Canada has launched a national talent search for our nation’s ULTIMATE Food Hacker. This is the real deal! A real PAYING opportunity with real credibility.
The selected winning candidate will be Kraft Canada’s official Food Hacker, develop new Food Hacking recipes and drive food hacking content through Kraft social channels. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes with a one year contract including a total of $25,000 in compensation and a generous monthly food allowance designed to inspire creative food hacking solutions.
“We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to food hacking, has a big personality, is open to trying new things and — most importantly — loves to cook,” says Natalie Wallace, Brand Assistant, Kraft Canada.
Think you got what it takes to be Canada’s Food Hacker?
** You only have until Tuesday, August 5 to submit your personal video on why you should be Canada’s official Food Hacker.
Kraft Food Hacking Skills and Specifications
- Workmanship – Proficiency with all kitchen tools of the trade, including but not limited to sporks, splades and trongs
- Ingenuity – Thinking “outside the box” to develop recipes that avoid serving food “out of a box”
- Adventurous – Eagerness to embark on kitchen odysseys to discover and refine signature dishes;
- Digitally Savvy – You don’t use dial-up and you know how to express yourself within a 140 character limit.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Kraft Canada Food Hacker is a fearless kitchen leader who charts his/her own course with everyday ‘regular’ items and makes them new and exciting. Some of the roles and responsibilities include:
- Create and curate food hacks
- Drive the Kraft food hacking conversation across the country
- Be the face of food hacking for Kraft Canada
- Smile for the camera online, in print and on TV
I cannot wait to see who wins this competition, and most importantly: get me some hacks!! I think this is going to change the way a lot of us take on food, and I couldn’t be more excited!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post yet as always, opinions are my own.
Robin says
07/30/2014 at 8:55 amThat is one of the easiest dinner ideas I have ever heard of – and it sounds so delicious! I need more ideas like this!
Jennifer says
07/30/2014 at 8:59 amI love this recipe. It looks delicious, it’s healthy, and most importantly, IT’S EASY!
Courtney says
07/30/2014 at 9:01 amThis looks like the perfect dinner for my family. I can whip it up quick and easy, which is important to me after a day of child chasing and blogging. I want more hacks!!
Daisy says
07/30/2014 at 9:09 amThis looks delicious! I can’t wait to give this a try because I think that my family would enjoy this. Plus, it seems so quick and easy to make. I too need more like this, so desperately!
Amanda West says
07/30/2014 at 9:40 amI love how easy this recipe is! We definitely need easier dinner recipes while my leg is healing, this sparks a lot of ideas.
kristin says
07/30/2014 at 11:45 amI love this hack, I might ahve to do a one pot pasta dish. How easy for back to school? I want to see more hacks!!!
Anne says
07/30/2014 at 12:36 pmWhat fun! I think “food hacking” is kind of a lost art, but it is nice to understand how to change up a recipe and make it work for your family.
Paula says
07/30/2014 at 1:30 pmThat is fun! Food hacking is something many people could benefit from. I’d love to see more hacks!
Dawn says
07/30/2014 at 1:59 pmThis will be made in the near future (tomorrow). Between blogging and parenting a 14 year old son, anything quick, easy, and delicious is going on my menu.
Ellen Christian says
07/30/2014 at 2:36 pmWell that sounds like a neat program. Making cooking easier is definitely important.
Pam says
07/30/2014 at 3:10 pmI love finding food hacks! This sounds like a really cool program that Kraft is doing.
LauraOinAK says
07/30/2014 at 3:19 pmI have never tried that hack, but would love to start using some food hacks. Can’t wait to see who they find.
susan says
07/30/2014 at 4:30 pmwow what a great way to make pasta! I am sure my family would love this, it looks amazing.
Laura says
07/30/2014 at 4:51 pmI think we are all food hackers. I loved your quick recipe and find myself cooking like this a lot. It just makes sense when your busy and yet you can create deliciousness.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
07/30/2014 at 5:26 pmI think I just cried a little- what a brilliant concept! I am checking out FoodHacks now!
lisa says
07/30/2014 at 5:33 pmI love kitchen throw down type of events! Can’t wait to see the winning dish!
Amy says
07/30/2014 at 6:24 pmSounds so fun! I think we all have something to bring to the table on this one.
Amber Edwards says
07/30/2014 at 6:36 pmI think food hacks are awesome! I sure wish I was creative enough to be a food hacker! It would seriously save me a lot of time in the kitchen. And afford me some awesome food!
Ann Bacciaglia says
07/30/2014 at 8:08 pmWhat a fun contest. I can’t boil water and I look forward to hearing about the hacks. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says
07/30/2014 at 9:03 pmThanks so much for this amazing recipe! Love how easy it is! Even I can handle this! 🙂 Healthy too! 🙂
Meagan says
07/30/2014 at 9:23 pmSeriously, such an easy recipe and looks DELISH! So much better than your normal spaghetti!
Meagan says
07/30/2014 at 9:26 pmAlso, what a fun contest!
Stefani Tolson says
07/30/2014 at 10:22 pmThis looks like a fun way too cook. I don’t think I have what it takes but I do got some skills in the kitchen.
JulieK says
07/30/2014 at 11:33 pmI love food hacking – but I am pretty sure my tried and true tips are well known. Things like prepping a bunch of food a head for the week. Freezer meals, etc. 🙂 I love the one-pot!
Dawn says
07/31/2014 at 1:07 amWow, looks tasty! I never thought to cook it all in the same pan, at the same time! What a time saver!
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
07/31/2014 at 6:32 amLooks awesome! i’m loving the recipe.
Brett says
07/31/2014 at 6:42 amAwesome contest. Hacking for food is a marvelous thing. Makes life easier!!
AImee Smith says
07/31/2014 at 8:57 amWhat a fun contest! I love to see what people come up with, food preparation has gotten so fun in the past few years!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
07/31/2014 at 11:44 amCan you live in the US or is it for Canada only? Sounds like a great opportunity.
LauraD says
07/31/2014 at 9:41 pmI love that phrase. We need to keep teaching people of all generations how to cook and keep those skills going.
Onica {SocialGurl} says
08/02/2014 at 5:05 amFood hacking is such a great idea. Some days really are hectic and this would make things so much easier. Yummy but quick dinner in just a few minutes.