Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Free Solar Cooker Workshop

When?: Saturday, May 23rd, from 10am to 2pm
Where?: Sustainable Living Center (A-Quad), The Village
What?: Come learn how to make simple, effective, sustainable solar cookers. Learn the many benefits of solar cooking, from increasing your foods nutrition to reducing your carbon footprint. Materials, snacks, and lunch provided. Just RSVP and show up!



The workshop is limited to 15 people, you must RSVP to apeasley@ucsc.edu by Wednesday, May 20th to claim a spot

FREE Mesoamerican Cooking Class


Join PICA in an amazing FREE cooking class and learn about the culture and foods of Mesoamerica

When: Tuesday, May 19th @ 4pm
Where: F-Quad Kitchen, The Village
What: Learn great recipes and leave with a full belly!

The cooking Class is limited to 20 people, you must RSVP to mschaffn@ucsc.edu by Monday, May 18th to claim a spot

Menu

-TOSTADAS CHAPINAS
-JOCON
-PLATANITOS EN MOLE
-Tamales
-Guacamole
-And much more…

Monday, April 20, 2009

Japanese Cooking Class

Join PICA in an amazing FREE cooking class and learn about the culture and foods of Japan

* When: Wednesday, April 29 @ 4pm
* Where: F-Quad Kitchen, The Village
* What: Learn great recipes and leave with a full belly!

The cooking Class is limited to 20 people, you must RSVP to mstaats@ucsc.edu by Monday, April 27th to claim a spot

Menu
~ California Sushi Roll
~ Miso Soup
~ Dango

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Indian Cooking Class

Join PICA in an amazing FREE cooking class and learn about the culture and foods of India

When: Wednesday, April 15 @ 4pm
Where: F-Quad Kitchen, The Village
What: Learn great recipes and leave with a full belly!

The cooking Class is limited to 20 people, You must RSVP to mstaats@ucsc.edu by Monday, April 13th to claim a spot

PICA Spring Garden Party

Start spring quarter off right by joining PICA at our Spring Garden Party. You will be able to soak up the sun and get your hands dirty!

When: Saturday, April 4th: 10am-2pm
Where; The Foundational Roots Garden, The Village
What: Fun garden activates such as propagation, planting, and double digging.

We will also be firing up the Cob Oven to make fresh baked cookies to accompany lunch. Note: The Cob Oven will be hot for several hours so if you would like to bring any personal food to bake please feel free to do so.

If you are interested in learning how to start and maintain the COB oven please show up promptly at 10am. Once, you have mastered the cob oven skills we will ask for you help Saturday, April 25 in cooking up some yummy treats for Alumni Day!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Tree Pruning Workshop


When: Saturday, February 21st, from 10am to 2pm
Where: The Foundational Roots Garden, The Village
What: Tree Pruning expert Dave Shaw will be leading a hands-on workshop on how to prune apple, pear, peach, and plum trees, plus many more!

Village Showing of "The Future of Food"

When: Thursday February 19th, time 8pm
Where: The Village, Building A-3
What: Come watch the movie “The Future of Food”

***Synopsis***
There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America -- a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat.

THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.

From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, this film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by this new technology. The health implications, government policies and push towards globalization are all part of the reason why many people are alarmed by the introduction of genetically altered crops into our food supply.

Shot on location in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, THE FUTURE OF FOOD examines the complex web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat as huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. The film also explores alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture, placing organic and sustainable agriculture as real solutions to the farm crisis today.

Do-It-Yourself BREAD AND CHEESE Workshop


When: 10am-2pm Saturday, February 7th 2009
Where: The Village Kitchen (F4)
Who: You, but RSVP quickly, we can only take 20 folks!
What: Basic yeast bread/pizza dough, apple muffins, Irish soda bread, gluten free bread, AND mozzarella and ricotta cheese!!
RSVP to: Molly Staats, mstaats@ucsc.edu

Friday, October 17, 2008

VEGAN THAI COOKING CLASS

Joing PICA in an amazing, FREE Thai Cooking Class!
Learn great recipies and leave with a full belly.

When: Monday, October 27th at 4pm
Where: F-quad Kitchen, The Village

You must RSVP to mstaats@ucsc.edu by Friay, October 24th to claim a spot

***Menu***
Coconut Soup
Veggie Spring Rolls
Pad Thai
Mango w/ Sticky Rice

Monday, October 13, 2008

Canning Workshop


Come learn how to CAN quinces, apple butter/sauce, green tomato chutney, and pumpkin butter…
Enjoy great food all year long!


* When: October 25, 2008 at 12 p.m.
* Where: F-quad kitchen (The Village)



*** The workshop is being capped at 20 people, you must RSVP to mstaats@ucsc.edu
By October 23rd to claim a spot!

Monday, September 15, 2008

Harvest Festival at UCSC Farm



Great music, food, apple tasting, an apple pie bake-off, garden talks, hay rides, kids' events, tours, displays by local farmers, chefs, and community groups make this a great event for adults and kids. Free for Farm & Garden members and kids 12 and under; $5 for non-members. Students get in free with the coupon in this year's campus Food guide!