Red Brassica rapa v. chinensis
At Saturday morning's Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market, I picked up a bunch of this purple-red leafed, green-stemmed Chinese brassica grown by Sebastopol's Singing Frog Farm. When I ask...
Where to double CalFresh buying power
In California the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) is called CalFresh. CalFresh recipients can stretch their buying power by purchasing Califo...
Hilltop Hanover Farm, Yorktown Heights, opens online store...
Hilltop Hanover Farm, the 400-year-old crop farm and environmental educational center in Yorktown Heights, has started selling its seasonal crops and larder. Their online store is posting its weekl...
With food service down, farms look for new markets
" . . . Farms, food hubs and other food businesses that have managed to shift to a CSA or food-box model 'are seeing a huge amount of support,' said Ben Thomas, director of the CAFF farm-to-market ...
Thank You, Mayor Breed!
Today's orders for shelter in place to slow coronavirus infections specifically exempts FARMERS MARKETS, allowing them to remain open as essential public services. Thank you, Mayor Breed, for recog...
Greenmarket Grains Beans
I've recently found that some black beans from the Union Square Greenmarket cooked very unevenly in my Instant Pot. I had the same problem with some organic black beans from Whole Foods. I'd neve...
Winter Farmers' Markets 2020, greater Westchester County...
Which Farmers Markets are moving indoors in greater Westchester County, N.Y. this winter, and what do you look for this time of the year? I see that Mamaroneck's Winter Farmers' Market has moved to...
Venice Food Experiences, bakeries, pasta shops, etc (that are not dinner out)
I will be spending Christmas week in Venice with extended family ages 2-75. We're all foodies but because of kids and Christmas holidays we're thinking about dinner at home most of the time. I am w...
Marilyn Miller Certified Farmers Market | Tuesday morning, Redding
Such a sweet midweek market . . couldn't leave Redding without shopping at one of the certified farmers markets. They'd been shut down for more than a week during the Carr Fire (August 2018) and e...
Saltwater Bakeshop | San Mateo
On June 20, I stopped by Saltwater Bakeshop at its new brick-and-mortar location in San Mateo's Kitchentown, lured by previous IG images of KA. But alas, on Kouign Amann Day, none were produced her...
Pharmacy to Farm
" . . . Pharmacy to Farm started as a New York City Health Department pilot program in the spring of 2017, funded by the USDA’s Farm Bill. When patients pick up their blood pressure medication at p...
29 Palms, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree Options...
Hey All.. Moving to the area for awhile to help family member out... Im in LA, I'm a healthy eater. Grass fed meats, wild fish, organic veggies and fruits, I know the options are limited, Can driv...
First Ever Trip to Italy
First Ever Trip to Italy - what should I bring home? The trip will be in September to the Amalfi Coast and then Rome. I realize I can't bring back certain foods but perhaps a kitchen gadget as a ...
4th Annual Flavors of the Harvest, 9/21, Marina (Monterey Peninsula)
Flavors of the Harvest 2019 September 21st, 2-5 PM Goodwill Garden at 249 10th St. Marina, CA 93933. Enjoy small plates and drinks featuring local produce and a garden-cooking demonstration by ...
‘Everyone is welcome’: Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market returns after shutdown
Now our farmers markets have become battlegrounds. " . . . But changes in the market’s atmosphere were obvious. Police patrolled between the stands. People eyed the emergency vehicles blocking o...
5 Ways to Host a More Environmentally Friendly BBQ
" . . . The biggest impact of the cookout, and easiest thing to adjust, is the food. Visit the Farmers’ Market ... Less Meat but better Meat ... Food Waste-free Cookout . . . "
Anna's Seafood | Larkspur & Petaluma
Anna's Seafood started up four months ago offering sustainable seafood for home cooks at area farmers markets. The owner/founder is Anna Svedise https://www.instagram.com/annaliciasvedise/ . If th...
White Plains Farmers Market kicks off April 24th...
A sure sign of the new season, outdoor farmers markets are starting up again. The popular White Plains Farmers Market actually begins on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 24th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and...
Boston Public Market--What's interesting?
Old vendors, new vendors...what's new and interesting that are you buying at Boston Public Market? ACCIDENTAL PHALLIC SYMBOL OF THE DAY: At Stillman's Farm in Boston Public Market
Chile mije/mixe aka the Oaxacan pastilla in Mexico City?
Hi, New husband and I are traveling to Mexico City in a few weeks. I'm an avid home cook and was hoping you kind and knowledgable folks would know where to find the elusive Chile mije/mixe aka th...