Tag Archives: Alice Waters

Ecology Center Hosts Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Tour of Local Food Justice Movement

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Ecology Center Hosts Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Tour of Local Food Justice Movement
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation hosted their national public health conference in Oakland last month, and reached out to the Ecology Center to host a tour to visit local food justice sites. Ecology Center’s Executive Director, Martin Bourque, led participants through an overview of the rich history of food justice and school & community gardens… Read more »

Farmers’ Market Special Events: Readers-to-Eaters Children’s Book Launch 9/18/14 and String Band Contest 9/20/14

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Farmers' Market Special Events: Readers-to-Eaters Children's Book Launch 9/18/14 and String Band Contest 9/20/14
Two festive events are coming to our Farmers’ Markets next week. First up, celebrate the launch of two food-centric children’s books with Readers-to-Eaters at our Thursday North Berkeley Farmers’ Market. Author Katherine Pryor will read her book Sylvia’s Spinach, followed by author Jacqueline Briggs Martin sharing her all new book Alice Waters and the Trip… Read more »

Alice Waters’ Culinary Tour Ends at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market

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Alice Waters’ Culinary Tour Ends at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market
Alice Waters — chef, author and proprietor of Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse — shares with the Lonely Planet Blog her itinerary for savoring some of the best the Bay Area has to offer. Her culinary journey starts at Green String Farm end Petaluma, winds though Point Reyes and San Francisco, and ends at the Berkeley… Read more »