Tag Archives: Organic

Organic Santa Cruz AgroEco coffee events at New Leaf Market & Swanton Berry Farm

Santa Cruz’s CAN (Community Agroecology Network) supports small-scale coffee farmers in Nicaragua and Mexico; when you buy products like AgroEco coffee (roasted by Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company) you are helping CAN fulfill its mission. CAN has brought 14 youth … Continue reading

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Eat organic ice cream at Mission Hill Creamery and benefit Santa Cruz schools

Visit Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Cafe—which serves tasty, organic ice cream and other treats—on Tuesday, Feb. 26 to benefit Santa Cruz schools. This “Scoops for Schools” event is a fundraising partnership between Mission Hill Creamery and the … Continue reading

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Homeless Garden Project Valentine Party & Whole Foods Market Singles Night

Here are details for two parties that offer chocolate and other treats on Friday Feb. 8, 2013: one is being hosted by Santa Cruz’s Homeless Garden Project, the other by Whole Foods Capitola. Homeless Garden Project is hosting “Sweets and … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Seven: Aptos Farmers Market & Whole Foods Capitola

It’s Day Seven of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a $20 gift card from Whole Foods Market Capitola and $20 in Farmers Market bucks from the Aptos Farmers Market. See end … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Four: ice cream, nuts, and Asian food

It’s Day Four of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a bounty from three generous local businesses: Mission Hill Creamery, Nut Kreations, and Charlie Hong Kong. See end of article for prize … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Two: Win Direct Trade coffee or buy as a gift

It’s Day Two of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!” See end of article for how to win a great coffee and chocolate prize. And if you haven’t finished (or started…) your holiday shopping, here’s … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Whole Foods Market Thanksgiving: Deadline to order is Monday

Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz and Capitola is offering many options for Thanksgiving Dinner; you need to order in person or online by Monday, November 19. A traditional turkey dinner costs $99.99 (serves up to 8) and includes an … Continue reading

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Food Trucks at First Friday Art Tour in Santa Cruz

Friday, Nov. 2 in Santa Cruz is this month’s “First Friday Art Tour” with lots of art, food, and drinks to feast on, including several food trucks gathering in one spot near an art exhibit. On Fri. Nov 2 from … Continue reading

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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

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Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong launches BYOB rewards program with free food

Always a pioneer when it comes to creating eco-conscious business practices, Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Konghas launched a program to reward to-go customers who bring their own bags. Carolyn Rudolph, who co-owns CHK with her husband, created “Develop the … Continue reading

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