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Grow Basil, A Hot Weather Hero

It won't be long before we bid adieu to greens--our summers are just too hot for most of these tender leaf crops. Creative cooks and gardeners can compensate though, with a few varieties that withstand high temperatures (Malabar spinach, chard, arugula) and big-leaf, colorful basil! Basil thrives here in Austin—get it well established in the spring, and it will brave our hot summer like a hero, producing tasty leaves to flavor your dips, dishes, and beverages all the while. And it doesn't just tolerate heat, it loves it! Read on for tips for planting now and harvesting all the way up to next year's first freeze. Read More »»

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Shop Greens, Eggs & Ham at the Market this Week

We will eat them in a house. We will eat them with a mouse. We will eat them here and there—we will eat them anywhere! April is “Greens, Eggs & Ham” month at the market—celebrate local, pastured eggs, abundant lettuces and braising greens, all things pastured pork, and everything made with these local, healthy ingredients! For inspiration, we’ve got three new Pinterest boards for you—Beautiful Greens, The Egg & I and This Little Piggy. Also check out our Greens, Eggs & Ham vendor specials for April and come out and see us at your favorite market this week!

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Make Mushroom Reubens with Sauerkraut for Supper

You might or might not have a jar of homemade sauerkraut in the fridge. If you don't and you want one, The Happy Kitchen and Hip Girl Kate Payne can help you remedy that! No matter, whether you make your own or pick up a jar at the SFC Farmers' Market (check out Indian Hills, Straight from the Vine or go wild and rogue with Oh Kimchi!), grab some mushrooms too to make this super quick, deeply satisfying, good-enough-for-supper sandwich. If all this sauerkraut talk has you wanting more, check out this post for more genius ideas for probiotic sauerkraut! Read More »»

SFC AND COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Farm to Plate is Almost Sold Out!
We'd love you to enjoy the best food in Austin with us and celebrate our vibrant local food system on Thursday, May 8th. Make sure you grab your individual tickets or a table before they're gone.


Farmers and food producers!
Please help FARFA prepare for the FDA’s next round of information gathering for the proposed FMSA safety regulations by filling out a quick survey here »


The Kitchen Diva Farm Feast
Benefitting The Kitchen Diva Health Outreach Project to provide healthy food education information and nutritious meals for under-served Central Texas communities is Thursday, April 24th. More info and tickets here »


Green Easter at the SFC Farmers’ Market!
Join us Downtown this Saturday for cascarones, Easter egg hunting and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Mark your calendars for these activities at Sunset Valley Saturday, April 19th!


Chef Demo at SFC Farmers’ Market at The Triangle!
Join Chef Justin Rupp from Olive & June on Wednesday, April 16th for a delicious twist on Greens, Eggs & Ham!


The East Austin Urban Farm Tour is this weekend!
Click here for more info and tickets »


Upcoming SFC Volunteer Orientations
At Sustainable Food Center, April 22, May 27, and June 17. RSVP is required. Click here for more info »