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Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong partners with UC Santa Cruz Farm for Earth Day

For Earth Day 2012, Charlie Hong Kong is partnering with UC Santa Cruz’s farm for a unique and fun event. On Sunday, April 22, participants will meet at 3pm on the UCSC campus for a special tour of the Farm … Continue reading

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Home, Garden, Culinary & Wine Expo 2012 in Santa Cruz this weekend

The 2012 Central Coast Home, Garden, Culinary & Wine Expo takes place at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz from March 24-March 25 (10am-5pm each day). The trade show, which has long focused on topics including home improvement, gardening, sustainable … Continue reading

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Freewheelin’ Farm hosting Harvest Party Sunday near Santa Cruz

Freewheelin’ Farm is hosting its 5th annual Harvest Party and Art Show from noon to sunset Sunday October 23 at the farm near Santa Cruz. The event sounds like fun for the whole family, as there will be great food, … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz’s H&H Fresh Fish offers sustainable seafood subscriptions

Santa Cruz’s H&H Fresh Fish offers subscriptions to its sustainable seafood “CSS” (Community Supported Seafood). This program is similar to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture),  a subscription that many local farms offer to customers where folks receive a box of … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week at Aquarius: $25 for 3 courses

It’s the countdown to Santa Cruz Restaurant Week running Oct 5-12, with 3-course $25 meals from local restaurants including oceanfront Aquarius at the Dream Inn – menu below. Aquarius boasts fine cuisine by Chef Ross McKee; the restaurant promotes sustainable … Continue reading

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Farm-to-Fork Organic Benefit Dinner for UC Santa Cruz farm apprentice program

If you attend the organic Farm-to-Fork benefit dinner for UC Santa Cruz’s farm apprentice program, you will simultaneously enjoy yourself and support a great cause. The gourmet dinner takes place on Sunday September 11 at the UCSC Farm (located on … Continue reading

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Cooking for Solutions: Great Chefs, Wine, and Demos at Monterey Bay Aquarium

The 10th Annual Cooking for Solutions celebration, May 20-22 at Monterey Bay Aquarium, features more than 70 chefs, 60 wineries, plus sustainable seafood and much, much more. The event is billed as an “elegant and engaging way to discover how … Continue reading

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Good Food Awards include Santa Cruz and Big Sur winners like Happy Girl Kitchen

The first annual Good Food Awards, for tasty and sustainable products, were announced last month; several Northern California producers including ones from Santa Cruz received honors. Awards were given out in categories including pickles and preserves at an Alice Waters-hosted … Continue reading

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