The Local Beet: April 2022

This April, shower these Edible partners with a little local love! Spring brings fresh news and new reasons to visit them. One big reason is you can now pick up a patron copy of our new Edible Silicon Valley magazine that’s ready to serve your “Spring Ahead” with stories, recipes and Bay Area resources.

We’ve also got our eye on Earth Day and planet-forward eating (yes, we said it, planet-forward eating) with what’s fresh and local including events, recipes and plenty of green thinking! 

SHOP. PLANNING FOR EASTER BRUNCH? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED

Ready to add some spring flavor into your festivities? Find your ingredients, appetizers and drinks at Draeger’s Markets in San Mateo, Los Altos, Menlo Park and Blackhawk. Or peruse fresh produce and products straight from the maker at one of the Urban Village Farmers’ Markets in Sunnyvale, Palo Alto and other locations.

And for those filling a basket of goodies, be sure to swing by Alexander’s Patisserie for amazing chocolate eggs and bunnies.

Plus, there’s one more thing to add to your shopping list: Coming fresh off the presses is Edible Silicon Valley’s latest “Spring Ahead” magazine! Patron copies can be found at these locations above or other Find a Copy spots.

Lastly, there are plenty of delicious recipes on our website: EdibleSiliconValley.com. Might we suggest a sweet dessert recipe pick? Make an Orange, Almond and Butter Cake with berries or a side of Rose Strawberry Ice Cream. Yum!

ACTERRA. CELEBRATE MOTHER EARTH AT THE PENINSULA'S BIGGEST EARTH DAY FESTIVAL APRIL 16

Calling All Sustainable Foodies: Come to Menlo Park for Acterra’s Healthy Plate Marketplace at the We Love Earth Festival on Saturday, April 16, from 10am to 2pm. This free event will have live demos by Bay Area chefs featuring plant-based ingredients and clean induction cooking. Feel like a snack? Local eco-friendly vendors and food trucks will showcase their tasty wares. Learn more and sign up!

FRANTOIO GROVE. ENJOY SPRINGTIME WITH FRANTOIO GROVE'S LOCALLY GROWN AND PRESSED OLIVE OIL

Spring has sprung and Frantoio’s is gearing up for another year in their olive groves in the San Martin Valley—pruning, watering, feeding and nurturing the trees. Now’s the time to get a taste of their delicious olive oil and grab a bottle for the table!

Order online and use the code “edible20” at checkout to get 20% off your order.

POST. SEE THE WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL 2022

Join cohosts Peninsula Open Space Trust and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for the 2022 virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on April 23. Considered one of the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film festivals, Wild & Scenic features award-winning short films about nature, conservation and environmental justice.

See the film lineup and register now!

CELEBRATE. EARTH DAY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS GET THE GREENLIGHT

In the spirit of Earth Day, we’ve got our eye on some additional planet-forward events popping up this April. On Saturday, April 23, join Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority in a morning hike, activities & a raw honey tasting in Coyote Valley. Or spend the Saturday at Atherton Earth Day Festival and Green Vendor Fair. 

If you are staying close to home, support your state parks with Earth Day 2022 Celebrations with CalParks, including double-the-impact donation initiatives, free DIY Earth Day kits, and more!

For those of you ready to fly the coop or at least ready to cycle to view a few—Tour de Coop is back this May 21! It’s still a month away, but signups are open now for those ready to ride or who want to register their home chicken coops as part of the tour.

Announcements, descriptions and details in The Local Beet newsletter have been provided and shared by sponsoring local businesses and locations. Edible has not tasted everything on this page—yet! If you have questions or corrections, please contact the local businesses featured here.