Roniece Weaver and Associates, Inc, (RWA) aims to provide dynamic and multi-faceted culinary deliverables that are designed to encompass professional hand execution of recipe development through, foundational techniques, and past experiences of the Measures for Success program. RWA takes foundational skills and culinary proficiencies to execute a recipe for success. We are a MBWE certified organization and a HUBZone certified firm within the Greater Orlando Area of Florida.
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RWA has experience and considered a subject matter expert in conducting recipe standardization and nutrient analyses on recipes to determine the nutrient content of the foods included. Our methodology is consistent with the USDA’s protocols training document. The standardization process provides accurate yields, volumes, meal patterns, and comprehensive nutrition analysis,with the ability to provide reports in multiple formats.
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We have a great relationship with the American Diabetes Association and has been responsible for many first of its kind published books customized of minority communities and children. Over 5 publications with American Diabetes Association and 12 total with more on the way. Our major titles are listed below.
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Publications
Recipes for Healthy Kids: Cookbook for Homes, Childcare, and Schools
Published: 2012
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The recipes in the cookbook feature foods both children and adults should consume more of: dark green and orange vegetables, dry beans and peas, and whole grains. All of these healthy recipes are low in total fat, saturated fat, sugar and sodium.
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Nutrition on the Go
Published 2014
Cookbook project developed to help increase consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in food desert neighborhoods via a mobile farmers market.
The New Soul Food Cookbook for People With Diabetes (3rd Edition)
Published: 2018 American Diabetes Association
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First cookbook developed by the American Diabetes Association targeting African-Americans. The book features 150 heart healthy “soul food” recipes. This book is the best seller for the American Diabetes Association.
Family Style Soul Food Cookbook
Published: 2007
American Diabetes Association
This cookbook is a first of its kind published by the American Diabetes Association designed to address family style eating strategies among African American families. The book includes strategies on food substitution and provides healthier “soul food” or southern food options.
Slim Down Sister
Published: 2000
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First African American book published by the American Diabetes Association to address health and weight-loss strategies to minority women that struggle with keeping their weight down. Book includes anecdotal stories of women who made a lifestyle change and 30 heart healthy recipes with menu analysis.
Healthy Soul Food Cooking
Publish Date: 2007
American Diabetes Association
Healthy Soul Food Cooking was designed to mainstream heart healthy cookbooks with regular cookbooks. This book has a similar focus on demonstrating how to modify Southern foods into healthy options.
Month of Meals
Publish Date: 2003
American Diabetes Association
Month of Meals is designed for the person who prefers to plan their strategies of wellness and create a variety of meal plans for themselves and continue to stay within a calorie and fat allowance. This book is designed to create healthy breakfast lunch and dinner items for over 30 days.
Developed, styled and photographed this guide to culturally sensitive foods for nutrition education pamphlets. Responsible for photography, layout and design.