What a rollercoaster of a year it's been!
There were many firsts we can look back on from the 09-10 academic year....
Including the creation of the EcoNaut position, the jump-off of Farm2U Farmer's Markets, the addition of the Village Transfer Housing community, and the rejuvenation of the Neighborhood Community Garden behind the Che Cafe.
I am so grateful I was able to go along for the ride with you all.
Keep that productive and adventurous energy flowing through the summer months!
keep in touch:
hilary_wilhelm88@yahoo.com
<3 Hilary
Showing posts with label Farm 2 U. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farm 2 U. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Finals Week Approaching...
Greetings,
I hope you are all having an enjoyable week! Wow, the quarter will soon have its end in just about three weeks! This is a good time of reflection (and studying of course).
There are some great places on campus in which to get alone and think or study ~.~
The Knoll grass in Muir outside of Main Gym is of course a most popular location for reflection and sun-basked studying.
The Treehouse Lounge in the Old Student Center is loaded with comfortable furniture and views of trees.
The Neighborhood Community Garden behind the Che Cafe also offers chairs to reflect in and maybe you'll catch one of the gardening folks who will swoop you into some gardening action!
The Pepper Canyon Farm is also growing! Check out the ambience and green going on down the path behind Outback Adventures and Pepper Canyon Hall.
If you would like less scenic places, I recommend the first floor of Geisel in the Social Sciences & Humanites Library. They have a bunch of computers for all your internet needs.
Please remember to take care of yourself and eat healthy these coming weeks. There will be two farmers' markets coming to you!
Please email me if you'd like more places I can recommend or comments or just a hello!
Remember to breathe easy and take care of yourself. Take in the sun and warmth of friendship.
Love,
Jessica
I hope you are all having an enjoyable week! Wow, the quarter will soon have its end in just about three weeks! This is a good time of reflection (and studying of course).
There are some great places on campus in which to get alone and think or study ~.~
The Knoll grass in Muir outside of Main Gym is of course a most popular location for reflection and sun-basked studying.
The Treehouse Lounge in the Old Student Center is loaded with comfortable furniture and views of trees.
The Neighborhood Community Garden behind the Che Cafe also offers chairs to reflect in and maybe you'll catch one of the gardening folks who will swoop you into some gardening action!
The Pepper Canyon Farm is also growing! Check out the ambience and green going on down the path behind Outback Adventures and Pepper Canyon Hall.
If you would like less scenic places, I recommend the first floor of Geisel in the Social Sciences & Humanites Library. They have a bunch of computers for all your internet needs.
Please remember to take care of yourself and eat healthy these coming weeks. There will be two farmers' markets coming to you!
Tuesday is the large Farmer's Market located in Town Square (by the Student Services Center).
- 10 A.M.- 2P.M.
On Wednesday will be the Farm2U put on by Housing and Dining.
- May 26~ Roger's
- June 6~ Foodworx
- 3:30-6:30 P.M.
Please email me if you'd like more places I can recommend or comments or just a hello!
Remember to breathe easy and take care of yourself. Take in the sun and warmth of friendship.
Love,
Jessica
Monday, March 29, 2010
Spring Quarter!
A time of consistently warm weather, where the flowers are blooming, the students are dancing and lots of cool stuff is going on!
Check out the calendar for March and April: HERE
March is almost over, but it is National Nutrition Month! Make sure to eat your fruits and vegetables.
In April, make sure you check out the Farm 2U Produce Patches
Wed., April 7: Roger’s
Wed., April 14: FoodWorx
Wed., April 21: Ventanas
Earth Week is coming up! Check out the calendar for where you can find organic meals!
Wishing you a wonderful first week of spring quarter!
-Jessica
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Produce Patch Keeps Gettin Better!!
Hey hungry Tritons!
The patio of Cafe V was the setting for Farm 2 U today.
Nancy Filtz, Retail Manager of the UCSD Place and Markets, came out with yet another gorgeous display of local and organic produce. Woohoo!
The samples keep getting better and better! Today there were three beautiful glass dispensers filled with incredible naturally infused waters.
To the left was pineapple water with orange slices, in the middle was water infused with cucumber and mint leaves, and finally (my favorite) cantaloupe water to the right.
They were the most delicious natural flavor combinations when paired with ice cold water!
The Villagers are familiar with these Chico bags, but for those of you who don't live in the transfer housing, these bags are awesome! They are made from several recycled plastic water bottles (7 I believe).
They're cool because they collapse into themselves to fit into a little bag (seen here), and can be pulled out to the size of a book bag. They come equipped with a carabiner, so you can hook the bag onto your key chain. Yep, HDH hooks it up!
Gotta love samples....slices of organic grapefruits, oranges, and lemons were free to try.
I sampled the Pink Lady Apples because I had never heard of them before. They were amazingly crisp and sweet!
Nancy was being the gracious host that she is, by offering to cut up some lemons for me to try. She's the greatest!
Check out how the setting sun highlights the broccoli.......so fresh and so green green. : )
The freshly picked local flowers were bursting with color. I was told the organic strawberries to the left were selling fast!
I sampled the free hummus that complimented the three different pita chip samples, which all can be found in your local Place and Market on campus. The pita chip variety consisting of cinnamon and sugar, cilantro and jalapeno, and garlic were all incredible!
Dining dollars go a long way at these farmer's markets because you get incredibly fresh produce, and the comfort of knowing you're contributing to fair-trade practices in support of local farmers.
These venues provide a chance to come hang out, and enjoy the beautiful weather we've been having. Today we had the privilege of experiencing the incredible sunset on the Cafe V patio.
Come out next Wed. the 24th to Foodworx Place and Market (3:30-6:30pm), where you can expect more Farm 2 U treats.
Housing and Dining truly loves to see UCSD students and the surrounding community happy and thriving! Keep up the great work HDH!
Wishing you health and happiness Tritons. : )
~Hilary
The patio of Cafe V was the setting for Farm 2 U today.
Nancy Filtz, Retail Manager of the UCSD Place and Markets, came out with yet another gorgeous display of local and organic produce. Woohoo!
The samples keep getting better and better! Today there were three beautiful glass dispensers filled with incredible naturally infused waters.To the left was pineapple water with orange slices, in the middle was water infused with cucumber and mint leaves, and finally (my favorite) cantaloupe water to the right.
They were the most delicious natural flavor combinations when paired with ice cold water!The Villagers are familiar with these Chico bags, but for those of you who don't live in the transfer housing, these bags are awesome! They are made from several recycled plastic water bottles (7 I believe).
They're cool because they collapse into themselves to fit into a little bag (seen here), and can be pulled out to the size of a book bag. They come equipped with a carabiner, so you can hook the bag onto your key chain. Yep, HDH hooks it up!Gotta love samples....slices of organic grapefruits, oranges, and lemons were free to try.
I sampled the Pink Lady Apples because I had never heard of them before. They were amazingly crisp and sweet!
Nancy was being the gracious host that she is, by offering to cut up some lemons for me to try. She's the greatest!
Check out how the setting sun highlights the broccoli.......so fresh and so green green. : )The freshly picked local flowers were bursting with color. I was told the organic strawberries to the left were selling fast!
I sampled the free hummus that complimented the three different pita chip samples, which all can be found in your local Place and Market on campus. The pita chip variety consisting of cinnamon and sugar, cilantro and jalapeno, and garlic were all incredible!
Dining dollars go a long way at these farmer's markets because you get incredibly fresh produce, and the comfort of knowing you're contributing to fair-trade practices in support of local farmers.
These venues provide a chance to come hang out, and enjoy the beautiful weather we've been having. Today we had the privilege of experiencing the incredible sunset on the Cafe V patio.
Come out next Wed. the 24th to Foodworx Place and Market (3:30-6:30pm), where you can expect more Farm 2 U treats.
Housing and Dining truly loves to see UCSD students and the surrounding community happy and thriving! Keep up the great work HDH!
Wishing you health and happiness Tritons. : )
~Hilary
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tritons love Farm 2 U fresh and local produce !!!
Wow! Who'd-a-thunk-it........that people love easy access to fresh and local produce. : )
Honestly students are consistently making it out to the farmer's market that now travels to dining halls all over campus. Every Wednesday Tritons!
Today the place to be was Roger's Place and Market.
Look at this beautiful fruit!
There was an awesome mix of colorful carrots. I sampled one of the purple ones to find it was surprisingly sweet. Yes there are samples people!
I had to get some avocados again because they were so creamy last time. Yum. 
The fresh lettuce was impressively beautiful.....and yes, I'm raving about lettuce. It's at a whole other level when it's organic.
Honestly students are consistently making it out to the farmer's market that now travels to dining halls all over campus. Every Wednesday Tritons!
Today the place to be was Roger's Place and Market.
Look at this beautiful fruit!
There was an awesome mix of colorful carrots. I sampled one of the purple ones to find it was surprisingly sweet. Yes there are samples people!
I had to get some avocados again because they were so creamy last time. Yum. That's broccoli at the end of the table.
The white carrots were not as flavorful as I'd hoped, but they were really good with some fesh salsa that I got in Roger's. No joke. They make a great substitute for chips! They're crunchy, so I challenge you to try it. : )
The fresh lettuce was impressively beautiful.....and yes, I'm raving about lettuce. It's at a whole other level when it's organic.They had bags of fresh greens that could easily make a few salads. The Produce Patch hooked students up with free samples of Naked juice too. Other samples included chocolate, coffee, and yummy protein bars.
Jess and I both went crazy for the organic apples, mainly because of their size. If this apple was directly in front of her face, it would take up most of it!
Jess and I both went crazy for the organic apples, mainly because of their size. If this apple was directly in front of her face, it would take up most of it! The natural size variety of the apples was noticable, which differs from the carbon copies of fruit you get at the chain supermarkets.
Right at 3:30, when the market starts, there was a line of happy customers forming to purchase their goods.
Jess was checking out the locally cut flowers. Some of which I actually bought for my boyfriend for Valentine's day. : )
Right at 3:30, when the market starts, there was a line of happy customers forming to purchase their goods.
Jess was checking out the locally cut flowers. Some of which I actually bought for my boyfriend for Valentine's day. : )
HEADS UP: Next Wed. Feb 17th, Farm 2 U will be on the patio at Cafe V (3:30-6:30pm)!!
THEY ACCEPT DINING DOLLARS!! IT'S A WIN-WIN GUYS!
live in love
*Hilary*
Friday, January 22, 2010
Bringin the "Farm 2 U"! Plus awesome "green cleaning" tips.
Woohoo! The Produce Patch Farm 2 U farmer's market made it's much anticipated debut today in front of Goody's.
See the tents in the background? ; )
Students that happened to be cruisin by usually ended up buying something from the market. I mean, it's hard to resist delicious looking produce that's local and organic!
Mmmmm.....the pita chips were a popular item, and the fresh flowers were gorgeous. All items were locally produced.
The pita chip and hummus samples were a definite plus! While snaking, you could read up on where the pita chips came from, by reading the print-outs they provided. : )
An incredible list of all the local farms involved was stationed on the table. Under each farm listing was the produce they provided for the market, and the prices of the items.
Check it out guys.....they had garlic, fingerling potatoes (by the basket), orange carrots, swiss chard, onions, and more. Some of the bios about the local farms were propped up right next to the produce they grew. How convenient!
I bought a bundle of the organic white carrots because I was curious to see what they tasted like. : ) And I jumped on the chance to get some avocados, Fuji apples, and oranges.
ALL PURCHASED WITH MY DINING DOLLARS! Yay!
They also accept cash, Triton cash, and at the next location (Earl's Place and Market) they are going to set up a system so students can use credit cards.
Every Wednesday people! Different location. Be on the lookout.
Better yet, mark your calendars because here's the list of where to be when. : )
Happy shopping Tritons!
On another note, in case you were wondering how to clean in a "green" way....
Here are some of the tip from on online article on the subject:
(To see the full list of tips, just click on this link).
You're awesome Tritons!
<3 Hil
See the tents in the background? ; )
Students that happened to be cruisin by usually ended up buying something from the market. I mean, it's hard to resist delicious looking produce that's local and organic!
Mmmmm.....the pita chips were a popular item, and the fresh flowers were gorgeous. All items were locally produced.
The pita chip and hummus samples were a definite plus! While snaking, you could read up on where the pita chips came from, by reading the print-outs they provided. : )
An incredible list of all the local farms involved was stationed on the table. Under each farm listing was the produce they provided for the market, and the prices of the items.
Check it out guys.....they had garlic, fingerling potatoes (by the basket), orange carrots, swiss chard, onions, and more. Some of the bios about the local farms were propped up right next to the produce they grew. How convenient!
I bought a bundle of the organic white carrots because I was curious to see what they tasted like. : ) And I jumped on the chance to get some avocados, Fuji apples, and oranges.ALL PURCHASED WITH MY DINING DOLLARS! Yay!
They also accept cash, Triton cash, and at the next location (Earl's Place and Market) they are going to set up a system so students can use credit cards.
Every Wednesday people! Different location. Be on the lookout.Better yet, mark your calendars because here's the list of where to be when. : )
Happy shopping Tritons!On another note, in case you were wondering how to clean in a "green" way....
Here are some of the tip from on online article on the subject:
Cleaning “Green"
http://www.backtohealthcare.com/doctor.asp?chiropractor=10379S&X=658345:359339:901(To see the full list of tips, just click on this link).
So what about cleaning green? How would you go about making this transition in order to keep your home environment safer and healthier? Here are some tips on living and cleaning green:
• Open windows and let the fresh air in and toxins out, weather permitting.
• Don’t rely on product advertising claims that a product is “natural,” since there really are no standards in place to monitor this. Look at product labels instead.
• Use baking soda in the wash cycle as a fabric softener or vinegar to soften clothes and reduce static cling. Just a little bit does the trick!
• Chlorine bleach is highly caustic and can be fatal if swallowed. Bleach that goes down the drain produces reproductive, neurological, and immune-system toxins. Use a white vinegar/water solution that helps to kill mold, bacteria and viruses and can be used to clean bathrooms and windows.
• Avoid the use of all types of aerosols that can irritate eyes, noses and lungs. Aerosols contain toxic and flammable ingredients, as well as fragrances, that can produce allergic and asthmatic reactions.You're awesome Tritons!
<3 Hil
Monday, January 18, 2010
Farm 2U
Do you love Farmers' Markets?
Wish the Tuesday Farmers' Markets accepted dining dollars?
Well.. we have good news for you, friends!
Produce Patch… Farm to You is a weekly event introducing campus residents to local farmers.
The farm will move to a different college each Wednesday to present fresh and delicious seasonal produce and goods.
Look for the debut of Farm to You at:
The Village Place & Market,
North Campus
January 20, 2010
3:30 to 6:30 pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER.
Please join us at future Farm 2 U events:
Additional Dates/Locations:
January 20, 2010 - The Village Place & Market POSTPONED
January 27, 2010 - Goody’s Place & Market
February 3, 2010 - Earl's Place & Market
February 10, 2010 - Roger’s Place & Market
February 17, 2010 - Cafe Ventanas Patio
February 24, 2010 - FoodWorx Place & Market
March 3, 2010 - Muir Quad
Time: 3:30 to 6:30 pm
Check out the website:
Eat locally, eat in love,
Jessica
Monday, January 11, 2010
You can make change!
Greetings friends!
This is my first time writing since before winter break. I got ill with winter stress travels (going around the East Coast in an intense snow season is not the lightest on the bones). Anyways, Angela kindly covered the gift of being a blogger for HDH while I was recovering last night. Now I am refreshed and ready to write!
While being ill, I was diverted from eating predominantly raw vegan, and sought some warm comfort foods. Earl's Place provided me with delicious organic and vegan burritos made by Amy's. My favorite kind is the bean and rice, non-diary type... mmm delicious!
I was also flattered but a little embarrassed with the other "services" Earl's Place provided. Things like "passion meters", "grow a lover", and "love dust." All for the sake of your contentment on that day of February 14th. We are really taken care of living on campus!
And onto the subject of my more raw diet, it is amazingly catered to on campus. The reason is pretty obvious: everything raw is not cooked. So I load up on the fruits, vegetables, nuts, and kombucha which I can find all on my college campus. Soon, there will be farmers bringing me locally grown food called "Farm 2 U." I even went so far to ask HDH on their facebook, which is regularly maintained, that they supply sprouts at Earl's. (Sprouts are a very nutrious and important part of the raw diet.) Before, I was walking to the Village all the way from Warren to get my hands on dem sprouts, but now, not fortuitously, Earl's Place carries sprouts! What kindness. I encourage you all to make change by the power of suggestion. Feel free to post your comments on the HDH facbook. The link is below.
Well friends, I have said so much. Until next time!
In love,
Jessica
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