Brooke Sampson is a lifelong Watsonville resident. She began her career in the local non-profit sector as an AmeriCorps volunteer serving the Pajaro Valley community. Brooke has been active in the fight against local hunger over the past decade, serving as the Executive Director of Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes and the Chief Operations and [...]
Ingredients: 3 pounds fava beans ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup finely diced spring onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 slices of bacon, diced and blanched (optional) ¾ cup water or light chicken stock ½ teaspoon sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Remove the fava beans from their pods, then blanch and peel. [...]
Ingredients: 2 cups ½-inch cubes cooked beets (about 5 medium) 2 cups diced, unpeeled Granny Smith apples ½ cup thinly sliced spring onions 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt Generous grating of fresh nutmeg 1 tablespoon sweetener (optional) 2 tablespoons butter Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 13x9-inch baking [...]
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided ½ cup whole almonds, chopped 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 1½ teaspoons smoky paprika sea salt 2 pounds broccolini, rinsed, stalks cut into 2-3-inch lengths 1/3 cup water 1-2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the [...]
PARSLIED CARROTS Ingredients: 6 large carrots, sliced into rounds 2 tablespoons finely diced spring onions, or more to taste 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice sea salt to taste paprika to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: Steam the carrots until tender. Rinse them in cold water to [...]
Beet kvass is a traditional European health tonic. This beverage is cleansing, detoxifying, and a wonderful digestive. Drink a small amount each day. Ingredients: 3 medium or 2 large beets, peeled and coarsely chopped ¼ cup liquid whey 1 tablespoon salt water Directions: Place beets, whey, and salt in a 2-quart glass container. Add filtered [...]
Ingredients: 2½ tablespoons butter 4 cups julienned leeks, about 3 leeks 1 cup chicken stock, or 1 cup water and ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 sprig fresh thyme ¼ dry white wine 2 tablespoons heavy cream ½ teaspoon curry powder or 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to [...]
Local Non-Profit Vying to Win One of Several $20,000, $10,000 and $1,000 Grants from the Certified Organic Seed and Food Company WATSONVILLE, CA (March 31, 2015) – The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program has entered the Seeds of Change® Grant Program for an opportunity to win one of two $20,000, five $10,000 grants or ten [...]
Dear LEFDP Supporters, I have entered our organization in the Seeds of Change® Grant Program. Seeds of Change® is an organic food and seed company that is committed to helping organizations across the country create healthier, more sustainable communities. In support of their mission, they are giving community-based gardening and farming programs an opportunity to [...]
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about our Shares. How do your Shares give me choice? Each week, Farmer Tom will pre-fill your Share with organic produce with a total average value of $25. The contents of your Share can then be edited by you, and items can either be added or removed based on [...]
