Tag Archive for ‘potluck’

FILM & FOOD NIGHT: FOOD INC

We hosted a FOOD INC screening & potluck on Sunday night and you can too – in your own home! Tomorrow night at 9 PM (April 21) PBS POV will air FOOD INC in its entirety and is encouraging folks to host a potluck too Here are some ways you can help (I’ve taken the [...]

APRIL FILM & FOOD NIGHT

WHAT: Screening of FOOD INC Local Food Potluck, Produce & Seed Swap WHEN: Sunday April 18 (6  PM – 10 PM) WHERE: 626 Cypress Ave, Pasadena CA  91103 COST: $10.00 RSVP  – click here  (note we went back to our simple rsvp format) You asked for an event; however,  if we do not get enough [...]

ECOFARM CONFERENCE, ASILOMAR CA

Now to the biggest, best farming conference in the West! Monterey Bay/Asilomar, EcoFarm Conference Jan 20-23 Before the conference started, we needed a place to stay for night or two before we were given our designated rooms on the conference grounds and were blessed with a place to stay beachside. (A big thanks to the [...]

MEADOW VISTA, FREEDOM GARDENS

Meadow Vista Jan 17-18 Saying our goodbyes to all the wonderful folks at Nevada City Wild & Scenic Festival (read all about it in case you missed it!), it was time to mosey down the mountain to a little one stoplight town nestled amongst the pines, Meadow Vista, where we were to meet up with [...]

WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP

Last weeks our meals were altered a bit due to the frosty veggies and downpour (we got over 4″ of rain here at the urban homestead!!!!)  We dug into the pantry and used up some of the dried beans we had stocked up. Despite the rain and cold we did, though, enjoy a winter treat [...]

WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP

The ash, smoke and heat are finally gone – for now.    What a difference a week makes!  These last few mornings and evenings have been cool – cool enough for a light sweater in fact.  So much more comfortable weather wise and not to mention one is now able to breathe better. Lots of goings [...]

WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP

The summer garden is still puttering along and providing us with a bounty of good food. SATURDAY Breakfast – homemade/homegrown blueberry pancakes Dinner – homemade flour tortillas, homemade spanish rice (homegrown onions, peppers, tomatoes) with homegrown sauteed pepper and local avocado  and onions (from Farmer S) with raw cheese SUNDAY Breakfast – homemade skillet granola [...]

JULY FILM & FOOD NIGHT

What: Film Screening of CONSUME THIS MOVIE! & Local, Vegetarian Potluck When: Sunday, July 19  (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM) Where: 626 Cypress Ave, Pasadena CA (see map) Cost: $10 (children under 12 are free) A small entrance fee is required to help pay for facility rental, dvd screening fee, sound system, and purchase of eco [...]

MAY FILM & FOOD NIGHT

What: Film Screening of ARE WE RUNNING DRY & Local, Vegetarian Potluck When: Sunday, May 24 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM) Where: 626 Cypress Ave, Pasadena CA (see map) Cost: $10 (children under 12 are free) A small entrance fee is require as it helps pay for facility rental, dvd screening fee, sound system, and [...]

LOQUAT CRUMBLE

With two baskets full of loquats and a bag of extra raisins leftover from the potluck on Sunday, I whipped up this very simple yet tasty loquat dessert.  Everyone enjoyed it so I was glad I made enough for breakfast tomorrow. Read more about growing and using highly nutritious loquats.