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Here’s a collection of recipes and tips from California chefs and olive oil professionals compiled to encourage your enjoyment of olio nuovo and new-harvest oils during the harvest season. You'll learn how to feature the fresh and flavorful 2022 oils and also, ways to use up your 2021 oils quickly. (Remember, olive oil never improves… The post Cooking with Olive Oil first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more

  One of our favorite holiday-season habits is to go out to Malcolm and Karen Bond’s frantoio (olive mill) in Winters for their lively holiday party. We’ve attended in all kinds of weather, but it’s always fun to gather on the patio next to the olive grove where a fire crackles in a huge outdoor… The post Bondolio Holiday Open House: December 8 in Winters first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more

  Way back in the early years of Edible East Bay, we met the incredibly industrious K. Ruby Blume when she was just starting to create an urban farm in Oakland as the home for her Institute of Urban Homesteading. Years went by and her longing for real farmland took her to Oregon, where she… The post K Ruby’s 25th Annual Winter Open House: Dec 14 & 15 in Berkeley first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more

  Fun is right there in the name, and the MSSF Fungus Fair promises a day filled to the brim with it. You can count on lots of great hands-on mushroom activities for all ages. Here’s what you’ll find: Displays of 300+ species of locally collected fungi and an ID table where you can bring… The post Mycological Society of San Francisco’s 52nd Annual Fungus Fair: Sunday, December 8 first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more

  Here’s a chance to visit one of the wineries covered in our Winter 2024–25 issue story on East Bay Pinot Noir. On Saturday, December 7, noon–5pm at Perfusion Vineyard, 6102 Park Avenue, Richmond, you’ll find wine tasting, live music, artisanal grilled cheese, and 12 local makers selling holiday gifts at the winery’s Pre-holiday Makers… The post Perfusion Vineyard Pre-holiday Makers Faire in Richmond: Saturday, December 7, noon –5pm first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more

For most of us, the holidays are about spending time with the people we love and sharing special meals and food together. During the holiday season, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, more food goes to waste than at any other time of year. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, each year, about 200… The post Tips for Waste Free Holidays   first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more

Here are two easy and beautiful side dish recipes that star seasonal farmers’ market gems like carrots, beets, herbs, and nuts. The celebration-ready recipes—complete with wine-pairing suggestions—come courtesy of Livermore resident Leslie Dabney, aka the Vineyard Mom, whose farm-to-table recipes promoting local farmers’ markets are a hit with followers of her frequent podcasts, TV appearances,… The post Inspired Sides first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more

    Support your neighbors and community by partnering with your local food bank and pantries. Each week throughout the holiday season, we’ll highlight a fun new way to lend your support starting with an offer from Emeryville’s Prizefighter Bar. Join in to prevent hunger and ease food insecurity. This week, our highlighted event is… The post Fight Back by Fighting Hunger! first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more

  In the dairy business since 1919, the Rumiano Cheese Company is the oldest family-owned cheese company in California and is a pioneer in organic artisanal cheesemaking. They recently helped launch a program that promotes procurement of organic food for California’s K-12 school cafeteria programs, and also helps children understand the journey of their meals… The post Butternut Squash Quesadillas first appeared on Edible East Bay ..read more