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In the News… Sunday, June 22, 2008

† Two from Tara Parker-Pope: In “Boosting Health with Local Food,” Ms. Parker-Pope writes in the New York Times about a University of North Carolina study that will assess “the impact of moving toward a local, sustainable food system.”
Ms. Parker-Pope also considers the questions related to the consumption of vegetables. How many servings per day? [...]

The Meat We Eat

Are you concerned about the negative impact of modern intensive meat production?
Are you uneasy about the profound environmental issues, the inhumane standard of care for intensively reared animals, and your own personal health?
Do you feel like you have all of the information you need to make informed decisions?
Would you rather buy meat and poultry raised [...]

Event Announcement: Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Chutneys, oh my!

Update: June 19, 2008: While the requirement to bring jams, chutneys, and preserves to swap stands, we will be offering this event free of charge.
Blenheim Apricot Jam…
Chunky Fig and Balsamic Chutney…
Kyoho Grape Jelly…
Peach and Crystallized Ginger Preserve…
Aunt Edna’s Spicy Tomato-Pepper Relish…
Are you enjoying the summer bounty of wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables available at your [...]

A New Farmers’ Market: Hollywood Lemon Grove

SEE-LA (Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles), the manager of the Hollywood Farmers’ Market and other area markets, has alerted us to their newest: The Hollywood Lemon Grove Farmers’ Market:
Where: 4959 Lemon Grove Avenue (at Hobart Boulevard)
When: Beginning Wednesday, June 18, from 9:00am until 1:00pm
For more information about SEE-LA, its farmers’ markets, and [...]

Opportunity with SEE-LA

Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), operator of the popular Sunday open-air Hollywood Farmers’ Market (HFM), is seeking a dynamic individual to work as part of a collaborative team, primarily responsible for managing the operation and administration of the HFM as well as assisting in the general administrative duties and Market related community activities [...]

Mark Your Calendars: CHSC Annual Cook Book Sale

Mark your calendars and check your bookshelves: The date has been set for this year’s Culinary Historians of Southern California used cook book sale.
When: Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 8:00am until 1:00pm
Where: The Hollywood Farmers’ Market, on Ivar between Sunset and Hollywood
Each year brings another incredible selection of used books, magazines, and other culinary writings. [...]

Alice Waters and Gavin Newsom in Conversation

Earlier this week, the San Francisco Public Library hosted a conversation between San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and Alice Waters about food, food choices, food education, and how food choices reflect–and reinforce–social and political values as part of its City Speaks series. They also discussed the Edible Schoolyard, Slow Food Nation, and other Slow Food [...]

Slow Food Nation Announcements

Tickets are now on sale for Slow Food Nation, Slow Food USA’s first national festival. Organizers have just launched the official website with preliminary schedules, information about special programs, and the ability to purchase tickets online.
Held in San Francisco this Labor Day weekend, Slow Food Nation will bring together tens of thousands of people to [...]