Join the League of Women Voters in a National Study of Food Safety and Food Labeling The Capistrano Bay League of Women Voters is participating in the national study of federal agriculture policy on food safety and food labeling. Results of this nation-wide study and consensus will influence the League’s ability to educate and advocate… Read More National Study of Food Safety and Food Labeling
We all want to believe that Co-ops will benefit our pocket books, our families’ health, and our communities. But do the numbers add up? When communities have cooperatively owned grocery stores, is there evidence to show that these food co-ops financially benefit the communities they’re a part of? The Spring 2013 issue of YES! Magazine… Read More The Economic Benefits of Co-ops
Coconut Chia Seed Pudding Serving Size: Serves 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (I used organic canned coconut milk from Native Forest. The can isn’t lined with BPA and it’s a nice thick milk) 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or substitute with a few drops of stevia) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon… Read More Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cups Trader Joe’s Greek Honey Yogurt 1/2 cup large frozen strawberries Popsicle sticks 12 (5 oz.) Dixie cups Directions: Slice several of the frozen strawberries lengthwise to create little heart shaped pieces. Place one of the heart shaped pieces in the bottom of each Dixie cup. Puree the remaining frozen strawberries, and stir… Read More Valentine Yogurt Pops
Plant Depot is a family-owned and operated, full service nursery for 19 years in May. You can get your planting needs which include but are not limited to tons of citrus trees, herbs and vegetables, unusual veggies, perennials, hanging baskets, seeds, soils, fertilizer seeds, etc. They do their best to hunt down what customers are… Read More Featured Local Business Supporter: Plant Depot
Starting January 2014, the San Clemente Community Market is introducing a new Local Business Supporter program. The purpose of the program is to provide mutually beneficial connections between our Member-Owners and locally-owned businesses. Why? For every $1 spent at a local business, as much as 70 cents stays in the community through taxes, payroll and other… Read More Local Business Supporter Program
We know many of the backyards in San Clemente have trees loaded with excess fruit. In many cases, much of that fruit goes to waste. We have a solution. At our November potluck, Claire Ghazal, of The Harvest Club was our guest speaker. The Harvest Club is a program of the Orange County Food Access Coalition.… Read More Got Fruit Trees?
Homemade Pretzels with Salt or Cinnamon Here’s something fun to try in the kitchen with the little ones during these short winter days as you are up for getting down a dirty with dough. The kids can practice shaping letters or numbers, or have fun making shapes of their choice. Ingredients (makes 18-20 pretzels) 1… Read More Homemade Pretzels
When: Monday, December 16th, 6PM Where: The Ross Residence Who: Everyone What: Holiday Bazzar & Open House Come one, come all! Spend some holiday cheer with us at one of our member-owners’ home to soak in music, browse handmade crafts and of course enjoy good company. The San Clemente Community Bell Choir will be performing… Read More Holiday Bazaar 2013
One of the greatest Cooperative attributes I admire most is “transparency.” It’s an uncommon organizational quality, but when done right it builds stronger institutions. In October, many of you may have signed the petition on Del Mar in support of renewing the City’s permit for the San Clemente Farmer’s Market. What you might not… Read More Transparency Builds Better Markets
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