Our mission is to educate about the benefits of eating locally, sustainable and seasonally. The beautiful [...]]]> This Holiday Season was certainly one of great generosity~our Christmas party hosted with the CARE project of SF General was truly successful and our presence their only possible through the MANY amazing donations of the local farms.

Our mission is to educate about the benefits of eating locally, sustainable and seasonally. The beautiful produce donated allowed us to create dishes that were delicious and healthy….reflecting just what this area has to offer. Often fresh food is looked at as a luxury~organics being priced higher than the produce you find in Safeway. However, when you calculate the nutritional value and the time and energies that go into bringing this fresh produce to you at the local markets, in the end, it is a bargain! Rather than having to eat 6 carrots to receive health benefits, you can eat one!

I spoke to a farm this week at the Heart of the City market in the Civic Center SF…they have been coming here for 25 years! The owners who grow and take care of the produce come personally to sell the produce. DeSantos does not use spray, however, are not certified organic and their prices are easily par with what you would find in the grocery stores. And you cannot get any fresher. They drive all the way from Fresno to bring this to us~fresh, colorful and delicious!

Here are a few pictures of our dinner and preparation….again, THANK YOU!! to those who donated~it would not have been possible without you.

~happy new year!~

The menu included:

butternut squash soup

baked butternut squash

fresh salad [...]]]> We were honored to cater the CARE (Cancer Awareness, Resources and Education) holiday dinner. It was a success with over 150 guests who are cancer survivors, patients, and families in the CARE program under SF General Hospital attending the event, held at the Unitarian Church on Franklin Street.

The menu included:

butternut squash soup

baked butternut squash

fresh salad of persimmon, pomegranate, and roasted pumpkin seeds

fruit salad of persimmon, strawberries, pears and apples

braised escarole with garlic

purple mashed potatoes

home pies including apple and squash, as well as cheesecake…all made with love

This evening would not have been possible without the support and kindness of the following local farms who donated all the food, and the love and support of all our friends and families who volunteered.

Apple Farm
County Line Harvest
Frog Hollow Farm
Blossom Bluff Orchards
Twin Girls Farm
Riverdog Farm
Eatwell Farms
Star Route Farms
Billy Bob’s Apples
La Boulange Bakery in Hayes Valley for their delicious bread

Delicious heart-warming desserts were prepared graciously by Shelley Lindgren of A16 and staff and friends.

We are delighted to have played a part in this special gathering. Stay tuned for more…

These tasty cocktails feature local, organic fruit from:

Riverdog Farm

Twin Girls Farm

Hamada Farm