| Farming While Black: Dismantling Racism in the Food System |
“I literally could not get vegetables for my children,” said Leah Penniman at a recent talk hosted by CUESA. “There’s a package store, a McDonald’s, KFC, etc. There was no bus line and supermarket.”
Leah and her husband Jonah Vitale-Wolff had limited access to fresh produce while they were living in the South End of Albany, New York. The only way they could get farm-fresh produce was through a farm-shared CSA program two miles away from her home, walking each way and carrying the produce with their children.
The term “food desert” defines an area that lacks access to good-quality fresh food, causing food insecurity, especially among communities of color. But many food justice activists argue that providing grocery stores with fresh, healthy food isn’t enough to solve food insecurity alone. |
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| | | New! Cooking Demo and Book Talk with Bryant Terry |
| On February 22 at the CUESA Classroom, author Bryant Terry will be demoing recipes and talking with Real Food Media’s Tiffani Patton about his new book, Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Recipes. Pre-order your copy now, or purchase one after the event at the book signing at Book Passage. |
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| | | Food Democracy 2020 | Civic Engagement through Food |
| On February 27, join CUESA and SPUR for a conversation with Nina Ichikawa of Berkeley Food Institute and Reem Assil of Reem's California about going beyond voting with our forks to taking action in our communities. Discover tangible ways you can get involved in 2020 and beyond. This is the first in our Food Democracy 2020 series leading up to the November election! |
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| | | Farmers Market Treats for Valentine's Day |
| This Valentine’s Day, indulge your loved ones and yourself with locally grown flowers, handcrafted sweets and treats, body care and aromatherapy, and more. Check out our made-with-love picks the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Jack London Square Farmers Market. |
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| | | Roasted Mushroom and Yuba Salad |
| If you're a fan of mushrooms, try this recipe by Leslie Peng of the Slanted Door. Yuba noodles (or tofu skin) are available from Hodo in the market, while Shiitakes, King Trumpets, or Shimejis can be found at Far West Fungi. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday |
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Featured Seller: Tory Farms
Among the wide variety of citrus available at the farmers market this time of year, look for Tory Farms’ Oro Blanco grapefruit, which has a sweet taste that lacks the bitterness of a common grapefruit. |
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| Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday |
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Featured Seller: Medrano's Flowers
Thinking about getting flowers for your loved ones for Valentine's Day? Stop by David Medrano's booth this Sunday for fresh-cut flowers, such as roses, asters, and carnations. |
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