Know your produce; when buying organic really is worth it!
There’s nothing like a morning stroll through the local farmer’s market to begin your spring weekend, as I recently discovered. The newly harvested bounty is rising towards summer’s peak with season’s first peaches, asparagus, zucchini and berries starting to flow in. Early arrival ensures a slower pace, lots of options and Read more…
CSAs Made Simple – Find One Near You!
Every time I spend time away from home, I return reminded to fully appreciate the veritable plethora of local, organic produce we have in Santa Cruz. It was enough to inspire this week’s post – a comprehensive list of all of the fabulous Farmers Markets and CSAs (community supported agriculture programs) we have to choose from so close to home. Read more…
Foods with Benefits
Shitake mushrooms are recognized for more than just their savory taste appeal. Shitakes are actually used as an anti-cancer drug in Japan and are actually sanctioned for this purpose by their FDA.
Redefining Dairy with Milks Alive
Chances are, if you’ve been a regular at any of the local Santa Cruz farmers markets over the past several years, you’ve seen Rita Rivera. Since 2006 she gained a strong following along with her company, MilksAlive, selling fresh pressed plant milks, specializing in almond blends, artisan coconut milks, and dairy-free desserts. Read more…
