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Rooting DC is Feb 18… donate, volunteer, or simply attend!
Rooting DC, the District’s own annual urban gardening forum, is just a few weeks away and the event needs your help in making this year’s event a success! (Rooting DC has always been totally run by volunteers so it can … Continue reading
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Dec 14: stock up on staples at Whole Foods to make healthy food accessible to all in DC!
Fellow food lovers, this is your chance to stock up on all of the things you’ve been meaning to pick up at Whole Foods! Olive oil, maple syrup, wine, bulk nuts for baking cookies, chicken stock for savory soups… all … Continue reading
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Beer Drinking for a Cause
The Neighborhood Farm Initiative is having their Second Annual Homebrew Harvest! This fundraiser has a suggested donation of $10 at the door and helps support the great work the NFI does. Date: Sunday, October 23 Time: 3 to 6 PM … Continue reading
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Fig Lovers Feast
One of the rare treasures of late summer is the arrival of fresh figs. My Italian American grandmother kept three bushes of turkey figs in her garden in Pittsburgh, Pa. I remember the ripe figs sticky with honey sweetness … Continue reading
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Sept 15: Do good while eating well at Brainfood’s annual Grill-off fundraiser
What could be more fun than watching teams of award-winning chefs, amateur grilling aficionados, and Brainfood program graduates compete for the Brainfood Skillet Award and the Brainfoodie Choice Award? Might I suggest enjoying cool drinks, tasty food, and a silent … Continue reading
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July 30: Basil Bonanza at Marion Street Garden
Okay, DC area foodies, here’s a challenge for you: what can you make with a mound of fresh basil? I mean besides pesto? Put on your thinking caps and your aprons and then join other seasonal food adventurers in the … Continue reading
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June 23: City Blossoms’ 3rd Annual Proper Topper garden (and food) extravaganza!
It’s time for summer’s first garden celebration with City Blossoms…. Come join food lovers and community gardeners on Thursday, June 23 for City Blossoms’ 3rd Annual PROPER TOPPER Garden Fiesta. Friends, put on your best hats (homemade or store-bought) and … Continue reading
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Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood Wine and Dine Event Returns for Third Year
On June 8-9, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History kicks off World Oceans Day with 2-days of events with leading ocean experts and DC and Gulf Region chefs to explore ocean health and preservation, sustainable seafood, and the Gulf … Continue reading
May 21: DC urban farm bike tour and workshops
Hello, DC food lovers. Did you know that there are folks growing food right in your own town? Ever wanted to learn about composting or where you might volunteer at an urban farm or community garden in our nation’s capital? … Continue reading
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Support “Eat Local First” week: July 9-16, 2011
From July 9 to 16, 2011, you can enjoy an array of events that celebrate the local food movement. From an urban foraging adventure, to vegan/raw non-cooking demonstrations and a rocking farm-to-street party, Think Local First DC aims to inspire … Continue reading
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