{Borrowed post from USA TODAY} So we know dark chocolate is good for us because it has antioxidants and lamb is the new pork which was the new chicken. Or was it beef? But a walk through the 206,000 square feet of exhibits at this year’s Winter Fancy Food Show is a glimpse into the [...]
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Happy New Year & Happy New Food trends…An Artisanal Welcome to 2012!
Posted in 35th winter fancy food show, california, Events, Food, tagged 2012 food trends, 35th winter fancy food show, artisan foods, california food events, fancy food show san fransisco, usa today on January 19, 2012 | 1 Comment »
“Lavender Hollow Farms” opens their doors this week end!
Posted in agriculture, central valley, Events, fall plants, Food, local events, Local farms, San Joaquin Valley, tagged central valley, Central Valley Local Farms..., Events, fall gardening, farms, Gardening, local event, local events, Local farms, San Joaquin Valley on September 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Visit LHF website to see their beautiful farm at…. www.lavenderhollowfam.com
Turlock Farmers Market is here!
Posted in Farmer's Markets, Food, local events, local farmers markets, local foods, local organic, Organic Farming, Organic Vegetables, turlock, Uncategorized, tagged certified farmers market in Central Valley, Organic Food, turlock farmers market on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The new Turlock Certified Farmers Market opens its inaugural 2010 season Friday, May 7 in downtown Turlock! The Market will operate Fridays, rain or shine May 7 through November 26, 8 am ~ 1 pm located on north Broadway between Main and Olive Streets The market will offer fresh locally grown produce from family farms, [...]
Taste of Local at Trelio Restaurant in Clovis
Posted in central valley, Food, fresno, local events, Local farms, local foods, organic farmers, organic restuarants, San Joaquin Valley, Uncategorized, tagged Central Valley Local Farms..., chris shackelford, Clovis restuarants, Clovis Sommelier, local foods, micheal shackleford, organic restuarants in california, organic restuarants in clovis, organic restuarants in fresno, Trelio Restuarant on February 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There is a local jewel in Clovis we want to share with you…. Trelio Restaurant, owned by brothers Chris and Michael Shackelford. The brothers work brilliantly together, Mike the talented chef and Chris the passionate Sommelier. A visit to Trelio is sure to heighten all of your senses! The smells of wine and delicate dishes [...]
Here are two events happening here in Turlock this weekend, I’m going to try to make both…will you?
Posted in agriculture, california, california conference, central valley, electric car conversions, environmental organizations, Events, Food, Gardening, local events, Local farms, Michael Pollan, news, sustainable farming, turlock, tagged agriculture, California organic Farmers, central valley, community health, CSU Stanislaus, Events, Gardening, local event, local events, Localchoices, Organic Farming, San Joaquin Valley, sustainability, sustainable farming, The Greenery Nursery, turlock on October 16, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Enjoy some good old fashion fall fun at The Greenery in Turlock, and see all the beautiful flowers, plants and unique goodies they have to spruce up your home for the holidays! October 16 – 18, 2009 California State University Stanislaus Get inspired and equipped for the green future of the Central Valley! The Council [...]
“It’s Eat Local Challenge Month” …. Say the folks at Family Farm Fresh Blog!
Posted in agriculture, central valley, Food, food blogs, local foods, news, organic farmers, San Joaquin Valley, tagged central valley, eat local challenge, Events, Food, Local farms, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, Localchoices, Organic Farming, Organic Foods, San Joaquin Valley on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Happy October my Locavores, how will you eat this month and beyond? As a true believer in eating local and trying to do my part I am spreading the word….. The task really is not that difficult and can actually be fun finding what fabulous family farms are in your back yard, especially if you [...]
This Time it’s true….Farmers Market coming to Turlock!
Posted in agriculture, central valley, Events, Farmer's Markets, farmers market, Food, healthy lifestyle, local events, local farmers markets, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, San Joaquin Valley, stanislaus county, turlock, tagged agriculture, California Certified Organic Farmer, California organic Farmers, central valley, certified farmers markets, community health, Events, Farmer's Markets, farming, local events, Local farms, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, Organic Farming, Organic Food, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming, turlock, turlock farmers market on September 15, 2009 | 9 Comments »
I am very excited to say that I am on a committee that is putting together a new Farmers Market here in Turlock. Our goal is to offer our community a healthy local food shopping experience! If you are a farmer interested in space at this market, leave your information in a comment [...]
Local Choices thanks State Theater for bringing “Food, Inc.” to Modesto
Posted in central valley, Events, farm policies, Food, health, healthy lifestyle, local events, Local Farming, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, Michael Pollan, natural farming, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, organic food videos, polotics, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged agriculture, California Certified Organic Farmer, community health, Community Supported Agriculture, Events, farming, farms, Food, green, local, local event, local events, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, organic, Organic Farming, Organic Food, Organic Foods, Organic Gardening, sustainability, sustainable farming on August 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This my locavores is a must see…..a good step in supporting local! This is my second post about this documentary and after seeing it my emotional reaction confirmed the importance of my blog…to share what I feel is important with my community….good whole food & how to find it, I am one small effort to [...]
Will this make a difference for you?
Posted in agriculture, farm policies, Food, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, sustainable farming, tagged cuesa, food polotics, health, news, organic farmers, organic farms, Organic Foods, sustainable agriculture, USDA on August 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Critical Look at the Latest Organic Headlines Posted in Cuesa’s, Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, weekly e-letter. With all the shots being taken at organics lately, this week’s headline proclaiming “Organic food not healthier” probably wasn’t a surprise for sustainability-minded eaters. (Tough economic times have many Americans looking for ways to spend less [...]
A Central Valley Heartland event you don’t want to miss!
Posted in agriculture, california, central valley, Events, Food, local organic, organic farmers, Organic Farming, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged agriculture, central valley, community health, Events, Food, local, local event, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, Localchoices, Organic Farming, Organic Foods, San Joaquin Valley on June 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Come join Local Choices at this unique farm event & taste our fresh squeezed sweet organic “Hey Honey Lemonade!” at the Heartland festival A celebration of Food, Farming & Healthy Living Saturday ~ June 27, 2009 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm Double T Acres 22368 West 2nd Ave ~ Stevinson, Ca 95374 $5.00 per person [...]
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