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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Greenhouse
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Fall resting time
Gladys Ave Urban Farm
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Work day tomorrow and Saturday
Hello Long Beach Locals-
Its official, we are finally allowed to begin working on Farm Lot 59. We will be out there tomorrow and Saturday from 9-12. The farm is located at 2714 California Ave, on California between Spring and Willow. There is a bit of construction happening on California so if you are coming from Cal Heights you should come around and come up from Willow. Please park at the entrance, do not drive down the road to the farm. Please wear closed toed shoes, bring gloves and wear a hat. I would also suggest bringing some water and a snack.
So I don't flood your inbox with too many emails we will be posting all the work days and other awesome happenings in the calendar section on the website. Please check it for up coming classes, Family Days, Farm Stand hours and CSA pick up times and location.
I'm so excited and cannot wait to get this farm built. Thanks again for all the love and support, this is what we have been waiting for. See you tomorrow!
Sasha Kanno
Its official, we are finally allowed to begin working on Farm Lot 59. We will be out there tomorrow and Saturday from 9-12. The farm is located at 2714 California Ave, on California between Spring and Willow. There is a bit of construction happening on California so if you are coming from Cal Heights you should come around and come up from Willow. Please park at the entrance, do not drive down the road to the farm. Please wear closed toed shoes, bring gloves and wear a hat. I would also suggest bringing some water and a snack.
So I don't flood your inbox with too many emails we will be posting all the work days and other awesome happenings in the calendar section on the website. Please check it for up coming classes, Family Days, Farm Stand hours and CSA pick up times and location.
I'm so excited and cannot wait to get this farm built. Thanks again for all the love and support, this is what we have been waiting for. See you tomorrow!
Sasha Kanno
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
California Gardens- tour coming up
The next California Gardens tour is scheduled for Saturday, November 19th, 10:00AM-12:00PM. Due to the upcoming holidays, this will be the last opportunity to visit the property this year. The tour is led by volunteers and will focus on the history, wildlife, plants, and new developments of this exciting property. If you are interested in leading an upcoming tour, please email Grace Lorentzen at gracelorentzen@netscape.net.
This month's tour will be led by:
-Gloria Lorentzen, 7th District Resident
Meeting location and parking available at 2745 Orange Ave., just south of 28th St (between Spring St. and Willow St.).
"The need for recreation opportunities and open space continues to grow in northern, central, and western portions of Long Beach," says Councilmember Johnson. "California Gardens is an opportunity to develop 40 acres of City-owned land into a natural oasis the whole region can enjoy. The proposed park at California Gardens is located at the highest accessible point in Long Beach, offering a 270-degree view of the Pacific Ocean to Palos Verdes to the mountains and Downtown Lost Angeles. After more than 100 years of City ownership, the time has come to start opening this property to the public to enjoy this natural open space in the middle of our city."
The monthly tours are free and open to the public.
*Starting January 2012, the monthly tours will resume on the 3rd Saturday of the month.*
Contact the 7th District office if you have any questions:
(562) 570-7777
district7@longbeach.gov
www.facebook.com/CAGardens.
This month's tour will be led by:
-Gloria Lorentzen, 7th District Resident
Meeting location and parking available at 2745 Orange Ave., just south of 28th St (between Spring St. and Willow St.).
"The need for recreation opportunities and open space continues to grow in northern, central, and western portions of Long Beach," says Councilmember Johnson. "California Gardens is an opportunity to develop 40 acres of City-owned land into a natural oasis the whole region can enjoy. The proposed park at California Gardens is located at the highest accessible point in Long Beach, offering a 270-degree view of the Pacific Ocean to Palos Verdes to the mountains and Downtown Lost Angeles. After more than 100 years of City ownership, the time has come to start opening this property to the public to enjoy this natural open space in the middle of our city."
The monthly tours are free and open to the public.
*Starting January 2012, the monthly tours will resume on the 3rd Saturday of the month.*
Contact the 7th District office if you have any questions:
(562) 570-7777
district7@longbeach.gov
www.facebook.com/CAGardens.
Persimmon Tart
Adapted from: http://www.deliciouscoma.com/archives/2006/12/persimmon_tart.html Serves: 6-8
Preparation Time: 35 minutes For the Dough:
1 stick (8 Tablespoons) cold unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups (155 g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
3 persimmons, peeled, seeded and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 stick (55 g) cold butter, sliced thin
Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream
Instructions:
Make dough: Blend together flour, butter, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips until most of mixture resembles coarse meal, with the biggest lumps about pea-sized. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ice water evenly over and gently stir with a fork until incorporated.
When you squeeze a small handful of the dough, it should hold together without crumbling. If it doesn’t, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition until incorporated (keep testing). Don’t overwork the mixture or add too much water, or your dough will be tough. Form dough: Divide the dough into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once across your work surface in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough together with a pastry scraper and form it into a disk. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour. When you are ready to assemble the tart, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface roll out dough into a 13-inch round and fit it into a 10-inch tart tin, trimming the excess. Arrange the persimmon slices decoratively on the pastry shell, overlapping them. Mix the nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger with the sugar and sprinkle on top of the fruit. Top with butter slices and bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden and the persimmon slices are lightly browned. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Preparation Time: 35 minutes For the Dough:
For the Filling:
Instructions:
Make dough: Blend together flour, butter, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips until most of mixture resembles coarse meal, with the biggest lumps about pea-sized. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ice water evenly over and gently stir with a fork until incorporated.
When you squeeze a small handful of the dough, it should hold together without crumbling. If it doesn’t, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition until incorporated (keep testing). Don’t overwork the mixture or add too much water, or your dough will be tough. Form dough: Divide the dough into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once across your work surface in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough together with a pastry scraper and form it into a disk. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour. When you are ready to assemble the tart, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface roll out dough into a 13-inch round and fit it into a 10-inch tart tin, trimming the excess. Arrange the persimmon slices decoratively on the pastry shell, overlapping them. Mix the nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger with the sugar and sprinkle on top of the fruit. Top with butter slices and bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden and the persimmon slices are lightly browned. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
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