Eat Local: Celebrating National Chocolate Day in the 650

October 28, 2014 ~ Anni Golding ~ Leave a comment

Here at 650Food we're keepin' it local for National Chocolate Day. Looking for a chocolate indulgence made right here in the 650 to celebrate this essential food holiday? We've gotcha covered! (And pssst: most of the treat-makers listed below use locally and regionally produced ingredients to craft their chocolate indulgences.) Chocolate Confections Her Coconess Confections … Continue reading Eat Local: Celebrating National Chocolate Day in the 650

Out of the Box: What I’ve Learned

October 25, 2014 ~ Anni Golding ~ 1 Comment

When I started getting CSA deliveries of fresh, organic produce last year, I was like a kid on Christmas morning (the kind of kid who didn't sneak into mom's closet to see what Santa was bringing). Every delivery was a surprise -- with the added bonus that having fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to my … Continue reading Out of the Box: What I’ve Learned

Field Trip: Another County Heard From

October 15, 2014 ~ Anni Golding ~ 1 Comment

This past weekend I left the 650 behind and took a little road trip north, heading across the Big Red Bridge to Marin County. With unseasonably hot weather and clear blue skies, you would have thought it was mid-summer, not two weeks away from Halloween; nonetheless, it was perfect road-trip weather. Even the usual 19th … Continue reading Field Trip: Another County Heard From

Bristol Bay Salmon: One Thing Leads to Another

October 9, 2014 ~ Anni Golding ~ Leave a comment

Salmon. It's what's for dinner. And lunch. And well, even breakfast. From Safeway to Whole Foods to the local farmer's market, you can find beautiful, fresh fillets or thick steaks of this healthful, tasty fish in hues ranging from bright orange to almost-red. While salmon is versatile -- it holds up well to most cooking methods … Continue reading Bristol Bay Salmon: One Thing Leads to Another