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Food Literacy Dinner in the Garden

Join John and Peg Tomlinson Poswall for a garden tour by John and a spectacular dinner by Peg, made from the best organic foods Placer County has to offer, at their home on Saturday, August 3. Start with a guided tour of the Oriental Garden, featured on the National Garden...
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7 Sizzling Recipes for Summer Parties

Summer is upon us and we love the abundance of amazing fruits and vegetables! These dishes, bursting with the flavor of summer freshness, will surely impress your friends and family at picnics, backyard BBQs or any fun gatherings. Whole Grain French Toast with Fresh Berries Kick off your summer weekends...
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Fiery Chinese Green Beans Recipe

Chinese green beans, or yard-long beans, have a crisp texture and taste delicious when sauteed. A talented and creative cook, our board member, Jillena Hernandez created this recipe that’s perfect for summer nights. This Chinese green bean saute is not only light and crisp, but it’s also packed with flavor...
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I Ate It!

“Last year, I ate an apple everyday and someone asked me if I was in...
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“Organic fruits and vegetables have more vitamins and taste better!” – Kindergartener at Capitol Heights...
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Food Wiki

Lambsquarters

Lambsquarters is a hardy edible weed that grows wild in summer throughout California and other...
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In Season

What's at markets and how to eat it.
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Ending Food Waste Called For By Agriculture Secretary

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling all Americans to reduce food waste. The USDA will...
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