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Gardener’s Notebook By Joshua Burman Thayer Illustration by Charmaine Koehler-lodge As the solstice sails on by, and your tomatoes, basil, peppers, melons, and zucchini come into their full summer swagger, it’s prime time to assess your garden for open spaces and unused corners where you might be able to get a new crop established before…

  Eating out this week? Try out a spot featured in Bay Area Black Restaurant Week. Then make it a habit to support Black-owned restaurant and food producers throughout the year. This story in Berkeleyside talks about why this initiative is both different and important.

  These hands-on workshops at the UC Bot Garden in Berkeley introduce children to the joy of painting patterns on eggs with brilliant plant-based colors. Price includes 4 eggs per participant (adults included). Two morning sessions available on April 16. Family Program: Naturally Dyed Eggs at the Garden Sat, April 16 | 9:15-10:15am or 10:45-11:45am,…

My five-year-old granddaughter has a fresh, inquisitive mind that would make Socrates proud. I struggle to answer questions like, “How far does the sky go?” or “Why will we die and what happens then?” Much to my relief, there’s a book that explains in a careful and wondrous way how all life is interconnected; Entangled Life provides…

Our market sleuth Barbara Kobsar found Fuerte avocados from Sunrise Farm at the Walnut Creek Farmers’ Market. Here’s a bundle of inventive avocado recipes from our archive: Ceviche with Avocado and Preserved Lemons, Preserved Lemon Guacamole, Avocado Lime Mousse, Avocado Cacao Custard

  Celebrate Indigenous voices and the fight for food sovereignty during a daylong broadcast hosted by A Growing Culture. The event is collaboratively organized with poets, musicians, land activists, chefs, and farmers and includes Sean Sherman (The Sioux Chef), Chris Newman of Sylvanaqua Farms, and Wizipan Little Elk of Rosebud. See an extended clip of…

  What’s the best part about the holidays? For most of us it’s joyful gatherings with friends and family and indulging in delicious food. With a little planning, hosting a holiday party can also be gentle on the environment. Here are some tips:   Ditch Disposables Serve your guests with real dishes and silverware instead…

To join this guide, contact niki(at)edibleeastbay.com or call 415.994.6595. Alameda C’era Una Volta 1332 Park St 510.769.4828 ceraunavolta.us Tuscan cuisine and seafood specialties in a European setting with additional outdoor seating. Recognized by L’Associazione Cuochi Fiorentini. Dinner and weekend brunch. Catering available.   Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden 1223 Park St 510.865.2385 juliestea.com Alameda’s one-of-a-kind…

  Pick up some fresh Kadota figs and try out this delicious fig salsa, perfect with chicken, fish, or tofu.

Come spend the day on Treasure Island, where this month’s Treasure Fest theme is Hawaii July. You’ll find terrific food, beverages, crafts, and antiques, including Hawaiian dishes, refreshing tropical cocktails, vintage tiki kitchenware, and Hawaiian apparel. DIY workshops, kids’ games, and entertainment keep the whole family engaged. Pets are welcome and parking is free. Admission:…

  We found fresh Romano beans at the Old Oakland market to use with recipes from two fellow Edibles, South Florida and Houston. Enjoy Stewed Fresh Romano Beans with Tomatoes and Oregano and a Fig, Corn, and Green Bean Salad.

  From DIY: Do It For the Bees When she’s not scouring the countryside for lost treasures of the extinct mercantile age, Wendy Addison can be found in her Port Costa studio and storefront, the Theater of Dreams, where she spins her nostalgic magic with authentic letterpress and vintage-style paper goods. Incorporating a bewildering array…