Farmers' Market Bag 9-29-10 #spFMB

September 29, 2010 0 Comments

YouTube video: Wild Surrey Arugula & French Breakfast Radish – Rutiz Farms Strawberries – Gloria Tamai Kabocha Squash – McGrath Farm Golden Russet Bosc Pears – Penryn Orchard Straight Yellow Squash & Black Beauty Zucchini – Tierra Miguel White Spring Onion, Red & Yellow Bell Peppers – Jaime Farms Peewee Fingerling Mix Potatoes – Weiser …

Farmer's Market Report September 24, 2010

September 24, 2010 0 Comments

Paint Shelling Beans THE FARMS: Penryn Orchard – Placer County, CA Kosui Asian Pears Fig Leaves Black Mission Figs Celestial Figs Cho Juro Asian Pear 20th Century Asian Pears Bartlett Pears Carlsbad Aquafarm – Carlsbad, CA Luna Oysters Red Ogo Seaweed Mountain Meadow Mushroom:  Escondido, CA Blazei Mushrooms –  now available dried too Garcia Organic …

A culinary event paired with Art, Music & a Cause – Fruit of the Soul

September 23, 2010 0 Comments

Now in our fifth year, Fruit of the Soul has grown from a small party to a full-blown transformation of our (extra)ordinary produce warehouse to an event venue. On October 16th, mingle with over 30 of our city’s best restaurants, and local artists and musicians to support the preservation of art, music and nutritional education …

Farmers' Market Bag 9-22-10 #spFMB

September 22, 2010 0 Comments

YouTube video: Italian Parsley, Sage, Thyme & Rosemary – Rutiz Farms Romaine Lettuce & Passion Fruit – Coleman Farms Butternut Squash & Baby Carrots – McGrath Farm Crispin Apple – Penryn Orchard Lemon Cucumbers & Swiss Chard – Sage Mountain O’Henry Peaches – Reiger Family Farms Broccoli – Gloria Tamai Enjoy your bag this week!!! …

Attention San Diego Chefs!!

September 20, 2010 2 Comments

Are you ready for a Pad Thai Throwdown?! One of San Diego’s most notable and lovable chefs and restaurateurs, Su-Mei Yu of the famous Saffron restaurants in Mission Hills, is challenging her fellow chefs to a Pad Thai Throwdown on October 18th. In honor of the 25 year anniversary of Saffron, Su-Mei will challenge two …

Farmer's Market Report September 17, 2010

September 17, 2010 0 Comments

Cho Juro Asian Pears THE FARMS: Penryn Orchard – Placer County, CA Kosui Asian Pears Fig Leaves Black Mission Figs Celestial Figs Cho Juro Asian Pear 20th Century Asian Pears Bartlett Pears Shinseiki Asian Pears O’ Henry Peaches Carlsbad Aquafarm – Carlsbad, CA Luna Oysters Red Ogo Seaweed Mountain Meadow Mushroom:  Escondido, CA Blazei Mushrooms …

Featured Grower: Earthbound Farm

September 16, 2010 2 Comments

Over 25 years ago, Earthbound Farm began with a backyard garden, a roadside stand, and a big commitment to organic farming and protecting the environment. Today, we work with 150 dedicated family farmers on 35,000 acres to bring the benefits of organic food to as many people as possible. Organic produce is all we do. …

San Diego Restaurant Week Sept. 19-24

September 16, 2010 0 Comments

Where are you going out to eat? There are over 180 restaurants to choose from, and three pay levels, $20, $30 & $40 for a 3 course meal.  It’s a great way to check out a new place!  You can also sign up to win a contest to dine out every weekend for a year! …

Farmers' Market Bag 9-15-10 #spFMB

September 15, 2010 0 Comments

YouTube video: Fennel & Lecano Kale – Rutiz Farms Red Chianti Onions & Ozette Potatoes -Weiser Farms Julian Jonathan Apples – Raven Hill Orchard Freckles Lettuce – Coleman Farms Heirloom Tomatoes – Coastal Organics Cho Juro Asian Pear – Penryn Orchards Scarlett Grapes – Murray Family Farms Sharlyn Melon – Sage Mountain Farms Micro Fines …

Farmer's Market Report September 10, 2010

September 10, 2010 0 Comments

NEW THIS WEEK: Cranberry Shelling Beans THE FARMS: Penryn Orchard – Placer County, CA Kosui Asian Pears Fig Leaves Black Mission Figs Celestial Figs Elephant Heart Plums Bartlett Pears Shinseiki Asian Pears O’ Henry Peaches Carlsbad Aquafarm – Carlsbad, CA Owner and diver, John Davis is passionate about sustainable aquaculture:  He believes that every oyster …