Tomorrow, July 28, 2011, Pescadero Grown! Offering locally produced food. Local non-profit organization, Puente de la Costa Sur is organizing the weekly market, which is a great service to South Coast residents.
Pescadero Grown! connects local farmers who are interested in selling their produce directly to the community, along with the local, small farms that offer weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) produce boxes. (more…)
New Leaf Market has a plethora of wholesome, healthy foods that support many diets. In recent years, Coastside residents have become aware of the nutritional benefits of raw foods diets. From cooking classes taught by chef Jenny Brewer gives local residents creative ideas to serve raw foods dishes that the whole family will enjoy.
If you are unfamiliar with raw foods, read on for insights from this article in our archives that will answer many of your questions.
July 1, 2010 — Raw food dieting — once the province of the fringiest of hippie groups — is gaining popularity and going gourmet. It’s not all nuts and berries anymore — raw food can mean everything from a 15-ingredient super-salad to a plate of prime sashimi to a luscious raw cheesecake.
So what is raw food, exactly? (more…)
Reviewed by Bob Walch
Taunton’s Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables & Herbs (Taunton Press, 304 pages, $24.95), edited by Ruth Lively
Even if you have not had much luck in the past, you may wish to try growing your own veggies and herbs again this year. If you aren’t sure you want to take the plunge, get a copy of Growing Vegetables & Herbs and read a few chapters. (more…)
review by Bob Walch
Tips for Container Gardening (Taunton Press, 208 pages, $19.95), by the Editors and Contributors of Fine Gardening
For those limited to deck or patio gardening, Tips for Container Gardening offers 300 great ideas for growing flowers, vegetables and herbs in just about any container.
Besides learning how to match the pot to the plant or place, you’ll also find help on selecting plants and tips on how to handle the watering chores. There are design tips on using color, foliage and drought-tolerant plants as well as choosing the right “edibles” for container propagation.
Whether it is a hanging basket, window box, regular clay pot or something much fancier, you’ll discover plenty of suggestions on how to make them add color and warmth to any area. Also, pay close attention to the information on watering your containers since they dry out fairly quickly and if the moisture is not maintained properly, you can lose your plants.
Beginning July 7, 2011, there will be a new farmers market on the coast called Pescadero Grown! Offering locally produced food. Local non-profit organization, Puente de la Costa Sur is organizing the weekly market, which is a great service to South Coast residents.
Pescadero Grown! will connect local farmers who are interested in selling their produce directly to the community, along with the local, small farms that offer weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) produce boxes. (more…)
Are you looking for something different this year for your Valentine? Check out Doug Brown’s glass pieces at Colquhoun Glass Works. Brown conducts classes each weekend and also has examples of his work for sale.
In addition to lots of pumpkins, he creates interesting fruits and veggies, orchids and attractive vessels in a variety of styles.
Here are some unique pumpkins: Glass pumpkins with dark blue and green with some transparent color swirled in. Hand made so some variations will occur. Average size is determined by height and width.
The Helena Glass Orchid is sculpted and textured to produce this orchid that is 5″x5″x5″ of glass on a 18″ copper stem. It is potted in 6″x6″ black ceramic pot.
Glass Fruit and Vegetables are a delightful addition to any table setting.
You could also add some fire to this special day by taking a hot glass class at Half Moon Bay Art Glass and make a gift from the heart. During the class, you will learn how to color, shape, and form a glass heart, paperweight or pumpkin. Classes are held on weekends and are about 20 minutes each. Cost is $40 per piece. 12341-1 San Mateo Road, (at the La Nebbia Winery), Half Moon Bay, 650-712-1500, www.colquhounglassworks.com.
The Half Moon Bay Nursery is a great place to not only shop for good quality plants, but get help with planning your own garden as well. I spoke with Dominick Giorgetti who works at the nursery. He said that many more people are interested in having a year-round garden.
“Alot of people are starting to buy kale. I planted four or five plots of kale and spinach in my yard. I juice every day so I use a lot,” he said. He agreed with me that interest in kale is increasing because people are so much more interested in health and know that kale is packed with nutrition.
“People realize that having a few plants throughout the year in their garden saves money and trips to the store.” The most popular winter vegetables people buy at the Half Moon Bay Nursery are lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower and kale.
The nursery’s address is 11691 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay. For more information, call 650-716-3592 or visit the nursery’s website.
Brussels sprouts are a member of the wild cabbage family. The buds look like tiny cabbages. Packed with vitamins and minerals, the Brussels sprout is delicious when cooked well. Here are 10 tips for preparing Brussels sprouts as a compliment to any meal.
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Do you have a favorite baked rice or noodle dish? Try baking it in a sugar baby pumpkin instead of a baking dish. Brush the pumpkin with some olive oil to keep it from drying out and place in a baking dish. Bake at about 350 degrees for about 2 hours depending on the size of the pumpkin.
If you are trying to eat on the “light” side, add plenty of vegetables to the dish and use only a small amount of low-fat cheese sprinkled on top when it is almost ready.
Coastside Veggies: For Coastsiders interested in vegetarianism or animal rights to connect and support each other and share news/info about vegetarian living on the coast. Join our mailing list by sending a blank e-mail to coastveg-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or call 415-269-2892 or visit www.bayarea veg.org/contact.htm.
