EARTHBOUND FARM CHEF WALK...

Earthbound Farm kicked off their annual Chef Walk in Carmel Valley today. It is always wonderful to get out in the "dirt" and harvest. If you are not familiar with the Chef Walk, it goes like this. A guest Chef, {in this case my husband Craig} and farmer Mark {a fellow hillbilly} escort guest to the fields to walk, talk, learn and harvest what's in season. The Chef then demonstrates a dish or two with the bounty for all to enjoy. You leave with a new recipe, your produce and a "thing or two"'' about healthy organic growth as Earthbound Farm celebrates 25 years of Food to live by. Today the menu was based around Baby Gem Lettuces and Savoy Spinach resulting in 2 amazing salads! {even if he is my husband...they were great!} For the recipes click the links below although it takes a few days to post. What does this have to do with Letterpress you ask? Countless Inspiration for new eco-friendly Wedding Invitation designs and recalling a wonderful idea for Wedding Parties. The Idea comes from a conversation at a local Bridal event with Janice Twomey, the catering sales manager at Carmel Valley Ranch. Why not arrange for a "Wedding Party Chef Walk" as part of the celebration with family and friends? I think it is an amazing idea for the perfect "green" addition to your wedding celebration.

http://www.ebfarm.com/

NO FARMS NO FOOD

You can't explain it any better than that. America looses 1.2 million acres of farmland annually. This continues to be a disturbing fact and when you think about it, we are all involved whether we want to be or not... because we eat to live. Then there are those of us who live to just eat. Whatever camp you support, the thought of not being able to buy a beautiful, juicy ripe tomato in August from a local farmer during the weekly Market is distressing. It's bad enough that I have to wait out the winter and spring for my favorite fruit to produce naturally, while hoping I have enough canned from the previous season to keep me in savory tomato sauce until summer. The idea of purchasing a tomato that has taken the "around the world in 80 days" route to the super market could be on the horizon sooner than we think. Supporting your local farms and farmers is one logical step in the staircase of many to not letting our farmland disappear. No Farms No Food... click here to order your bumper sticker for free. The AFT is a great source with tips on how we all can engage and support the future of agriculture.
Sometimes its the simplicity we unknowingly yearn for.