Help Preserve the Hollywood Farmers' Market

Faced with threats from the L.A. Film School, the continued operation of The Hollywood Farmer's Market is in jeopardy over a parking dispute. SEE-LA, the non-profit that runs the Market, says that The Film School "wants the Market to vacate all of Ivar south of Selma so that they can have access to an additional 120 rooftop parking spaces on a day when they are closed, do not even hold classes and routinely have abundant unused spaces in their primary garage to which they have uninterrupted access."

According to KTLA News, this means "approximately 150 vendors who sell their own products every Sunday will be displaced. Vendors will lose more than $130,000 in income that is generated every Sunday. And with the loss of that income, 7 other smaller farmers' markets in low income areas such as Watts, Crenshaw, South Central, Echo Park, East Hollywood and Atwater Village that are supported by the Hollywood Farmers' Market could also be forced to close."

What you can do: Visit the Market and sign the petition. Provide them with your email to receive the further call to action. And if you can't visit the Market, you can send them an email at info@farmernet.com to show your support and be kept informed of what's going on with this important issue. Also, make sure to "Like" the Protect the Hollywood Farmers Market Facebook page.

The Hollywood Farmers' Market is a treasure in this city. It is a 20 year old institution, one of the largest farmers' markets in LA County, and a gift to its thousands of customers each Sunday. Please provide the support that you can.

Today's Rewards

Spaghetti Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Sunchoke, Spinach, Grapefruit, Garlic, Meyer Lemon, Carrots, Eggs.

Kale Chips

Kale is a highly nutritious vegetable that is in season in Southern California right now. It provides powerful antioxidant properties, as it is one of best sources of betacarotene. Kale actually helps detoxify the body of harmful chemicals. It is also very high in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium. So enjoy and have no fear over overindulging!

Kale Chips

Atleast one bunch of curly kale

Olive Oil

Sea Salt

1. Wash kale in cold water and dry thoroughly

2. Tear leaves off of the stalk and into chip-size pieces

3. Spread out kale leaves on a slightly oiled baking pan and spray olive oil evenly over kale pieces

4. Generously season with salt

5. Bake for 20 minutes at 250 degrees or until dry and crispy

6. Turn leaves over a few times while in the oven to ensure even baking

Thanks Susan for this delicious recommendation!

Today's Rewards

Kale, Pears, Sweet Potato, Kiwi, Celery, Beets, Tomato, Eggs, Sunchoke.

What is a sunchoke, you ask? I don't know but I'll keep you posted.

The Deli (in AZ)

http://www.thedeliqc.com/

One of the very best parts of my weekend in AZ for the Thanksgiving holiday was a trip to "the deli" in Queen Creek. My mom has been raving about this place for months. "It's right up your alley, Shell."

So by some miracle we got the whole family together to have lunch at this restaurant in their neck of the woods. Local, Seasonal, and Delicious! Everyone loved their food, as well as bites of their neighbor's food. We had glasses of Pinot Grigio, appetizers of Crab Cakes, enormous sandwiches, the best coleslaw EVER and a double order of carrot cake. If you live anywhere near this establishment. Please go and support them. They are a true gift to the Eastside of Phoenix.