Zero-Waste Veggie Scraps Pesto Recipe
An Earth Month recipe that transforms stems, tops, and leaves into something vibrant and delicious. You can make this pesto using almost anything green you normally toss: carrot tops, radish greens, herb stems, kale ribs, even leftover spinach or arugula. It’s...
Tending To Your Vision with Journal Prompts
March marks the close of the first quarter a quiet but powerful turning point. Three months ago, the year felt wide open. Since then, seeds have been planted. Ideas tested. Momentum built. Some things are already blooming. Others are still strengthening beneath the...
A New Flavor at La Cañada Flintridge: Welcome MJM Savories
A New Flavor at La Cañada Flintridge Farmers Market: Welcome MJM Savories There’s something special about discovering a vendor who cooks with heart, the kind of booth that draws you in with the scent of something sizzling and keeps you there with genuine conversation!...
When Authenticity Scales: Meet BRKWTR!
One of the most meaningful things about building farmers markets isn’t just watching brands grow; it’s watching people be seen. When Miles of BrkWtr joined us in Brentwood, what stood out immediately wasn’t just his designs, though his handmade pieces speak for...
Growing What Matters: Raw Inspiration Awards Second Garden & Food Education Grant in Monrovia
Some of the most meaningful community work doesn’t happen all at once. It unfolds over time through trust, care, and the choice to continue investing in what’s already taking root. Recently Raw Inspiration awarded a $15,000 garden and food education grant to Food ED,...
“Root to Rise” Spring Greens & Lemon Orzo Soup
A bright, cozy transitional soup featuring early spring greens, carrots, herbs, and lemon for uplift. Serves 4-6. This nourishing bowl celebrates the moment where winter roots meet spring’s earliest harvest: tender herbs, leafy greens, and a squeeze of fresh lemon...
A Day at Givens Organic Farm: Walking the Fields with John & Jennifer
A Day at Givens Organic Farm: Walking the Fields with John & Jennifer There’s something grounding about standing where your food is grown—feeling the soil underfoot, hearing the stories behind each crop, and learning directly from the people who tend the land....
Sweetheart Citrus Olive Oil Cake Recipe
A Blood Orange & Honey Skillet Cake for February Love Notes This cake is bright, tender, fragrant, and deeply romantic - a perfect mix of winter citrus and farmhouse coziness. It’s the kind of dessert you bake for someone you adore… or simply to treat yourself...
A Note On February From Jennifer
A Note From Jennifer February always feels like a steadier moment in the season and a time where I like to step back and look at how the markets are moving; what’s holding strong, what’s shifting, and what we need to pay closer attention to as we head into the year...
From Mother Earth- Meet De Tierra Madre
Some makers bring beauty and others bring meaning. De Tierra Madre is both. This Mexican-women-owned brand curates home décor that feels deeply rooted in story, culture, and craft. Each piece is artisanally handmade across Latin America using ethically and sustainably...