Rev Up Your Creativity for the Diablo Valley Farmers' Market's Zucchini Car Race!



Do you have too much zucchini? Does someone at your house have too much time on their hands? The July 30 Zucchini Car Race at Diablo Valley Farmers' Market should take care of both problems.
 

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Cook Up Those Roma Tomatoes with this Recipe from Edgar Castrejón’s Provecho!



We enjoyed learning about how Oakland blogger Edgar Castrejón conjoined his family’s Mexican culinary traditions with a personal dedication to plant-based eating. Read the story and try his recipe for Sopa de Fideo—a noodle soup featuring fresh Roma tomatoes—to celebrate the summer crop.
 

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In a Pickle? In a Jam? Check Out Preserved's Summer Classes



Lusting for the perfect homemade pickle? Yearning to turn your excess summer fruits into mighty good jams? Aspiring to discover the magic of sourdough? Read about the new in-person classes at Preserved in Oakland!
 

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Explore Climate-Friendly Cambodian Food: A Journey with Chef Nite Yun



Nyum Bai, Chef Nite Yun's award-winning Cambodian restaurant, closed earlier this year, but here’s an opportunity to hear the chef talk about her journey, food, and culture while she presents a climate-friendly cooking demo on Acterra's new video, premiering Thursday, July 21 at 10am.
 

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Midsummer Garden Seed Sprouting Made Easy



Ready to start your fall vegetable garden? Sprouting your seeds in coconut coir fiber ensures a higher rate of success. Learn more in our July Gardener’s Notebook.
 

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