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SFC Citizen Gardener Classes Begin in September

You've got the power! The freshest, healthiest, most nutritious, affordable food is food you have grown yourself. Celebrate your freedom to feed yourself and your family well by learning the skills you need to grow food successfully in even the smallest urban spaces. SFC's Citizen Gardener Classes offer in-depth knowledge on Central Texas growing seasons, raised bed construction, rainwater harvesting, composting, and more, and provide an opportunity to serve as ambassadors for growing your own food in our community. Ready to join the cause?

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Kerbey Lane Chef Joel Welch's Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho

You say tomato, Kerbey Lane Cafe Chef Joel Welch says Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho! Shoppers at the SFC Farmers' Market at the Triangle got a cool treat when this talented culinary icon served up tastes of this sweet and savory summer soup. If you missed it, here's the recipe--come on out to the market this weekend to pick up ingredients to make it at home!

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The Happy Kitchen's Guide to Cooking Without a Recipe

Scene: Thursday at 6:00. There are errands to run, laundry to do, and everyone's starving (and not quietly). That recipe that seemed so enticing on Sunday afternoon suddenly feels daunting . . . and of course, a crucial ingredient never made it into your shopping basket. These are the moments we are tempted to forgo something healthy and homemade for something convenient and pre-made. The Happy Kitchen to the rescue! With a few handy skills up your sleeve, you'll always be ready to whip up something good to eat on the fly--read on for our tips for cooking without a recipe!

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SFC AND COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Dine for SFC!
Special menus at Arro, Easy Tiger & 24 Diner benefitting SFC in July — Click here for more info »


The Mamma Jamma Ride is fast approaching!
This annual bike ride, on September 27, 2014, raises much needed funds for our agency and 9 other local non-profits dedicated to helping Central Texans coping with breast cancer. Learn more at www.mammajammaride.org and please JOIN US for this year’s Ride »


Calling all food bloggers!
Tickets on sale now for Byte of Texas (Sept 27-28), a two-day conference presented by the Austin Food Bloggers Association and dedicated to celebrating, documenting, and further developing the rich food history of Texas. Click here for more info & tickets »