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Lovable Veggies

It’s February in the garden, and I’m swooning. Why? Because February is the time to plant some of the veggies that I most adore. With enticing textures, bold colors, and frost-kissed sweet flavors, who could resist these garden delights?

Continue reading to find out about the delightful veggies you should be planting now!

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Bring Your Valentine to the Market!

Most people don’t think of taking someone on a “date” to the farmers’ market. But you can actually learn a lot about a person by taking them to the market to spend some time with them. Much more so than going to a movie or dinner. And you can reinforce your relationship with an endearing occasion that you’ll always remember by bringing your sweetheart to the market! For instance, bring your date to the market this coming Saturday, February 14 (aka Valentine’s Day), and find out if they absolutely abhor broccoli. Or if they prefer pastries over chocolate. See what kind of...

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Is Cooking at Home Healthier?

The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre®’s goal is for individuals and families alike to cook more often with fresh, whole ingredients. Over the past several months, we have been revising our survey of cooking class participants to capture not just the types of food participants are cooking with, but also to capture how much participants are cooking at home as a result of taking our classes. But, is it in fact healthier to cook at home? On our blog are two articles exploring this topic. What do you think—do you feel healthier when you cook at home?

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SFC AND COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Grow-Share-Prepare Food Systems Training
SFC will offer our in-person, hands-on Food Systems Program Training for each of our program areas on June 8 – 10, 2015. The trainings are led by SFC staff and are designed for organizations interested in sustainable and local food systems programming. Participants will leave with program planning, implementation, and evaluation tools and resources needed to initiate gardening, farm marketing, and healthy cooking programs within their own communities. Click here for more info »


Local Food Bills at the Texas Legislature
Please call your State Representative and Senator to ask them to support the local food bills listed by our friends at the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance. The call only takes a couple of minutes, and it really does make a difference! Click here to read about the current bills »


Weed Dating at Green Gate Farm
New to town? Tired of the bar scene? Join Green Gate Farm for a wholesome way to find a friend(s) who shares your love of the outdoors and local food at their Weed Dating Party. Single folks, ages 18 to 98, welcome. Simple farm chores will be set up to encourage brief encounters that get your hands dirty and, perhaps, make your heart sing. Click here for more info »


Agua Dulce Farm Tour
Join Slow Food Austin on February 21st for a tour of Agua Dulce Farm followed by a farm-to-table lunch menu developed by chef Sonya Cote of Cote Catering, Eden East, and Hillside Farmacy. All proceeds benefit Agua Dulce Farm. More info and tickets »


Amplify Austin Ambassadors!
Are you passionate about the work Sustainable Food Center does and want to spread the word to all your friends? Join the Amplify Austin Ambassadors! We are looking for an enthusiastic group of people to spread the word about SFC and help us reach our goal of raising $15,000 in 24 hours during this year's Amplify Austin Day of Giving. Set up a personal fundraiser page through Amplify Austin and ask your friends and family to support access to healthy, local food for everyone. As an individual fundraiser, you set the goal, you get the word out, and you become a champion for the cause. For more information contact Becca Montjoy at becca@sustainablefoodcenter.org.