If you're in Colorado
Garden Festival at Tagawa Gardens features classes, home-made garlic dishes and a variety of garlic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 15. 7711 South Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com
Boulder County host an “Eat Local” celebration on Saturday September 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at One Boulder Plaza (13th & Canyon). There live music, chef demos, tasty food samples, lectures and more. For more information, call 303-916-2236 or visit www.boulderrelocalization.org.
Check out Eat Local Challenge
If you're in Arizona in October
Raw Spirit Festival, Oct. 12-14. The festival celebrates organic raw vegan foods, world class music, spirituality, inspirational education, eco-sustainable solutions, healthy living and more.
Although "The Daily Raw" doesn't feature raw meats, I realize raw food isn't necessarily fresh fruits and vegetables (living foods) to everyone, some raw foodist do eat raw meats, dairy, etc. Nothing wrong with that. Chow has a new raw food feature, including recipes and tips for ceviche, tartare and other no-cook foods.
ALERT: USDA Says Foods Labeled as 'Raw' Can Be Pasteurized
by Organic Consumers and The Cornucopia Institute
If you have an item for "Raw News You Can Use" please feel free to pass it along. Send information to yahoo.com and I will post it on Friday's blog.
Have a great weekend!