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Healthy Eating

Chef at the Markettop ↑

What: Cooking demonstration and tasting using fresh ingredients from the farmers' market.
When: Every Saturday, June – September, 9:30 am
Where: Redding Farmers' Market, City Hall West Parking Lot (777 Cypress Avenue)

• Chef at the Market flyer (pdf)

Chef at the Market Schedule

• June 5 - Katie Bullock, Grilla Bites
• June 12 - Bridgette Brick-Wells, Healthy Lunch & Lifestyle Project
• June 19 - Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• June 26 - Wes Matthews, Market Street Steakhouse Cancelled
• July 3 - Guenn Gentry-Johnsen, Fedora Catering
• July 10 - Christine Silver , Tapas Downtown
• July 17 - Lori Coker, UC Cooperative Extension
• July 24 - Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• July 31 - Claudia Licata, Leatherby's Cancelled
• Aug 7 - Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• Aug 14 - Doni Greenberg, A News Café
• Aug 21 - James Leedy, The Braided Mane located inside the Holiday Inn
• Aug 28 - Megan Pires, Megan's Cookin'
• Sept 4 - Matthew Kelsay, Kelsay’s on the River
• Sept 11 - Guenn Gentry-Johnsen, Fedora Catering
• Sept 18 - Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• Sept 25 - Wayne Harris, Chartwells at College of the Siskyous

• Chef at the Market June-July Schedule
• Chef at the Market Aug-Sept Schedule

Chef at the Market Recipes

• BBQ Cooking School with Chef Cal - Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• Cheesecake Tart - Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• Chicken Morengo - James Leedy, The Braided Mane
• Escabeche - Guenn Gentry-Johnsen, Fedora Catering
• Falafel - Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• Falafel Condiments - Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• Hoisin Peanut Dipping Sauce - Megan Pires, Megan's Cookin'
• Hummus - Bridgette Brick-Wells, Healthy Lunch & Lifestyle Project
• Mango Fruit Salsa - James Leedy, The Braided Mane
• Mint Lemon Ginger Tea - Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• No Fret Fruit Vinaigrette - Doni Greenberg, A News Café
• Panzanella - Guenn Gentry-Johnsen, Fedora Catering
• Peach BBQ Sauce - Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• Quinoa Tabouli - Katie Bullock, Grilla Bites
• Savory Squash Skillet - Lori Coker, UC Cooperative Extension
• Strawberry Jam - Bridgette Brick-Wells, Healthy Lunch & Lifestyle Project
• Vietnamese Summer Rolls - Megan Pires, Megan's Cookin'
• Watermelon Gazpacho - Christine Silver, Tapas Downtown

Shasta County Farmers' Marketstop ↑

The Shasta Growers Association operates a number of certified seasonal farmers' markets to provide produce and other food that is fresh, locally grown, and often organic. Be sure to note the months and hours of operation for each market. For more information, contact the Shasta Growers Association at 530-226-7100.

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2010 Farmers' Market Information

Redding Farmers' Market
Saturday, April 10 – December 18th ~ 7:30 am-noon
Civic Center West Parking Lot
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding

Sunday Market at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Sunday, June 13 – September 26th ~ 9 am–noon
Turtle Bay Parking Lot
840 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding

Marilyn Miller Tuesday Market
Tuesday, June 15 – October 12th ~ 7:30 am-noon
Shasta Center Parking Lot
1700 Churn Creek Road, Redding

Burney Farmers' Market
Wednesday, July 14 – October 6th ~ 3-6 pm
Angelina's Restaurant Parking Lot
37143 Main Street, Burney

Bella Vista Farmers' Market
Thursday, June 24 – October 14th ~ 7:30–noon
22509 Old Alturas Road, Bella Vista
(corner of Old Alturas & Deschutes)

Anderson Farmers' Market
Thursday, June 3 – September 30th ~ 7 am–noon
Shasta District Fairgrounds
1890 Briggs Street, Anderson

MarketFest Farmers' Market
Thursday, June 17 – August 26th ~ 4:30-8:30 pm
Placer Street, between California & Oregon Streets, Redding

Additional farmers' markets in Shasta County are located in Cottonwood, Palo Cedro, Shingletown, and Igo-Ono. For more information about the Cottonwood market, contact the Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group at 530-347-6637. For more information about the Palo Cedro and Shingletown markets, operated by the Mountain Growers Association, contact market manager Cris Hillman at 530-474-3382. And for more information about the Igo-Ono Farmers' Market, contact Marj at 396-2250.

Cottonwood Creek Certified Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair
Friday, May 7 – October 29th ~ 3–7 pm
Cottonwood Creek Watershed Group Office
3645 Main Street, Cottonwood

Palo Cedro Certified Farmers' Market
Wednesday, June 2 – October 27th ~ 4–6:30 pm
Little Filly's Pizza Parking Lot
22047 Palo Way #B, Palo Cedro

Mountain Certified Market
Tuesday, May 11 – October 26th ~ 4:30–6:30 pm
Shingletown Medical Center
31292 Alpine Meadows Road, Shingletown

Igo-Ono Farmers Market
Thursday, May 27 – October 28th, 3 – 6 pm
Downtown Igo, across from the Igo store

Happy Valley Farm Trailtop ↑

The Happy Valley Farm Trail consists of a group of farmers and ranchers who live in the community of Happy Valley located just ten miles south of Redding. The Farm Trail offers produce, poultry, eggs, meat, nursery stock, handmade soaps, and more.

See the member list and map for detailed information regarding product availability and hours of operation. To ensure quality service, please call before visiting.

• Happy Valley Farm Trail Member List (PDF: 72kb)
• Happy Valley Farm Trail Map (PDF: 370kb)

For a copy of the Happy Valley Farm Trail brochure (which includes the member list and map), stop by or contact any of the following:

• Any Farm Trail member
• Anderson Welcome Center: 1699 Hwy 273, Anderson (at the Factory Outlets)
• Enterprise Health Food: 1380 Hartnell Avenue, Redding
• Orchard Nutrition: 221 Locust Street, Redding
• Redding Convention &Visitors Bureau: 777 Auditorium Drive, Redding (just off Hwy 44, by the Convention Center)
• Anderson Partnership for Healthy Children: 378-6060 (call to have one mailed)
• Anderson Regional Office of Shasta County Public Health: 2889 East Center Street, Anderson, or call 229-8200 to have one mailed

Organic Produce Deliverytop ↑

Looking for a convenient way to include more fruits and vegetables in your day? Two local businesses will deliver organic produce right to your home or work. Having the fruits and vegetables at your fingertips is one more way to help the healthy choice become the easy choice!

Churn Creek Meadow Organic Farm Website
Country Organics Website

Healthy Eating Resources for Parents & Teacherstop ↑

• What is a “Healthy” Food? (PDF 1MB)
• Enjoy a Healthy Lifestyle (PDF 984kb)
• Straight A's with a Healthy Breakfast (PDF 196kb)
• Alternatives to Using Food as a Reward (PDF 136kb)
• Non-food Rewards for Classroom (PDF 196kb)
• School Vending &Snack Bars (PDF 244kb)
• Healthy Snacks for Home and Classroom (PDF 52kb)
• Healthy Snacks for Children (PDF 16kb)
• Healthy Celebrations (PDF 620kb)
• Creative Fundraising (PDF 141kb)
• Healthy Fundraising (PDF 644kb)
• Nutrition Education Resources (PDF 116kb)
• Yummy for Your Tummy Cookbook (PDF 2.14MB)

For more information on nutrition and healthy eating, check out these great sites:top ↑

• CDC Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Fruit & Veggies – More Matters
• Harvard School of Public Health – The Nutrition Source
• Kids Health
• Center for Science in the Public Interest
• California Project Lean
• California Project Lean Teen Site
• 5 A Day for Better Health
• Harvest of the Month
• California Department of Health Services – Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section

Healthy Beginnings

Healthy Beginnings is a preschool nutrition and physical activity program. It focuses on building good nutrition and physical activity habits to give children a great start on having a healthy life. For more information contact Karrie Isaacson, RD at (530) 245-6456 or kisaacson@co.shasta.ca.us.

The use of trade, firm, or corporation names in this page is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by the United States Department of Agriculture or the Agricultural Research Service of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.