Tag Archives: sustainable
Holiday gift ideas from Peet’s Coffee and Tea
Are you behind on Christmas shopping? Buying for folks who are tea or coffee lovers? Peet’s has some fun options including special holiday packages. I had the opportunity to receive a wonderful gift package from Peet’s, and I’ve already enjoyed … Continue reading
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
Whole Foods Market Dungeness crab, Wellshire ham, & Capitola holiday tastings
Whole Foods Market in Northern California, including stores in Santa Cruz and Capitola, has lots of tasty offerings for the 2013 holiday season including Dungeness crab and Wellshire Spiral Sliced Hams. I’ve had the great fortune to eat both in … Continue reading
Silicon Valley Restaurant Week Oct. 16-23, 2013 offers discount prix fixe 3-course dinners
Need a good excuse to try a restaurant you’ve never been to, or are you yearning to visit an old favorite but don’t want to spend as much as you usually do? Silicon Valley Restaurant Week started today: more than … Continue reading
Kid-friendly UCSC Harvest Festival boasts organic food, farm tours, live music
The 19th annual UCSC Harvest Festival, held at the campus’ 30-acre organic farm on Sunday, Sept 29 from 11a.m.-5 p.m., is fun for the whole family. It features live music—from bluegrass to reggae—plus organic food, kids’ crafts, rides, tours, produce … Continue reading
Slow Food Santa Cruz hosts Edible Gardens Tour
The second annual Santa Cruz Edible Gardens Tour is happening this Saturday, August 24; if it’s anything like last year’s debut, it will be a very enjoyable event. It’s only $10 and it includes 15 gardens across town. Once you … Continue reading
Santa Cruz celebrates Food Day: events at farmers market and Charlie Hong Kong
Wednesday, Oct. 24 is Food Day in Santa Cruz, and there are a couple local events occurring. Food Day is simultaneously an annual nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. People are urged to “eat real;” … Continue reading
Menu announced for benefit dinner with Alice Waters & Homeless Garden Project
The menu for tomorrow’s benefit dinner for Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz, with special guest Alice Waters, has been announced. Attendees will dine on delicious food created by four prominent local chefs, and the menu features produce from HGP’s … Continue reading
UCSC Harvest Festival with organic food, farm tours, and apple pie contest
The 18th annual UCSC Harvest Festival, held at the campus’ 25-acre organic farm, is fun for the whole family and includes an apple pie contest, organic food, farm tours, and kids’ activities. Admission varies between free and $5; general public … Continue reading
Organic farm dinner benefits Watsonville’s Live Earth Farm’s education program
Live Earth Farm is hosting its fourth annual Dig! farm dinner in the fields to benefit LEFDP (Live Earth Farm Discovery Programs). The event features local chefs including Jonathan Miller (a popular chef at local school Let’s Cook! as well … Continue reading