Tag Archives: Organic

Holiday food & gifts from organic New Leaf Community Markets

If you want suggestions on how to make your holidays less stressful, look to organic, Santa Cruz-based New Leaf Community Markets this season. They have a large variety of gifts including Andes Gifts – Fair Trade, handmade alpaca items – … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving options from organic New Leaf Community Markets

Organic, Santa Cruz-based New Leaf Community Markets is offering lots of options for Thanksgiving Dinner; you need to order by Sunday, Nov. 23 for pick-up on Tuesday, Nov. 25 and Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. Several store locations are hosting Holiday … Continue reading

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Charlie Hong Kong restaurant news on soup & veteran-to-farmer benefits

Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong has news to share on two topics: soups, and benefits for veterans. First, the veterans’ benefits news. Restaurant owner Carolyn Rudolph was moved by a documentary viewing/panel discussion event that she attended a couple … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving at Whole Foods Market in Capitola & Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz and Capitola branches of Whole Foods Market are offering lots of Thanksgiving options, and even have special staff on-site that will help you with specific holiday needs. Make your Thanksgiving orders in person or online by Tuesday, … Continue reading

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Two Santa Cruz area food events this weekend: A Taste of Soquel & Sausagefest

I want to share the news about two fun food events this weekend that benefit great causes: A Taste of Soquel Saturday (late morning through the afternoon) and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing’s Sausagefest Sunday afternoon. More details are below; remember … Continue reading

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Family-friendly Santa Cruz events: Mission Hill birthday, Mole & Mariachi festival

Here are a couple upcoming family-friendly events in Santa Cruz. Mission Hill Creamery’s 2nd birthday celebration: Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 Owner Dave Kumec invites the community to visit Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Café on Monday, Sept. 15 … Continue reading

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Back to School Bash at New Leaf Community Markets

It’s back to school season—which also means thinking about back to school lunches, snacks, etc. Living on the Central Coast we have lots of fresh food available, but providing lunches and/or snacks for your kids definitely takes planning. Luckily, New … Continue reading

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Manresa fire, & Love Apple Farms repercussions such as produce available to public

There was a serious fire at the Michelin-star-winning Los Gatos restaurant Manresa on Monday, and it will be closed for a few months. The restaurant’s closure strongly affects Love Apple Farms, as Cynthia Sandberg and her biodynamic farm have served … Continue reading

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Whole Foods Market invites food producers to apply for grants

Through May 31, local food and body care product makers can apply to receive a grant from Whole Foods Market to grow their business—whether they currently supply the retailer with products or not. This is the first time Whole Foods … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz and Monterey County food & wine events this weekend

There are many food and wine events occurring this weekend in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, from May 16-18, 2014. Here are a few highlights. Greek food fair in Santa Cruz May 16-18 The 8th annual Eat Like A Greek! … Continue reading

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