The Food Rendezvous
August is a busy month for food-focused events in southern California, and this year a new event is coming to the Los Angeles community: The Food Rendezvous. Offering a monthly marketplace for makers of artisanal and handcrafted foods, the initial Food Rendezvous event will include a range of cooking demonstrations, a cookbook swap, the opportunity [...]
Culinary Historians of Southern California Cookbook Sale
Every year, the Culinary Historians of Southern California gather used cookbooks in anticipation of their sale at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market. Food lovers arrive early for the best selection of vintage and recent cookbooks, all at incredible prices. Proceeds from the sale enhance the work of the Culinary Historians, a not-for-profit organization that supports the [...]
Are Celebrity Chefs Good for Food?
That’s the provocative point of departure for an upcoming Zócalo Public Square event. Chefs have always had a knack for fame: From Julia Child to Napoleon’s personal chef, who published lucrative cookbooks and invented the tall white chef’s hat. But today, thanks in part to the Food Network, several seasons of “Top Chef” and “Hell’s [...]
“Conscientious Carnivore” Discussion
The next quarterly library panel discussion is coming up, and the Santa Monica Farmers’ Markets are bringing together local farmers and chefs to discuss the concept of being a “conscientious carnivore.” Many farmers are raising animals for meat and dairy in a humane way and offering concerned consumers a choice about what they eat. If [...]
Garden Tour of Lawn Alternatives
Have you thought about trading in your lawn? Looking for less water intensive or more productive landscaping? The City of Santa Monica has announced its first annual “Lawn Alternatives” tour for home owners. While not focused on urban farming, the tour will highlight beautiful water-efficient alternatives to traditional turf varieties found throughout various homes in [...]
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