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	<description>Supporting a vibrant local food economy in the Treasure Valley of southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon</description>
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		<title>Display TIP Flag and Declare Your Independence</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=2028</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 05:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you taken a step towards declaring your independence from the tyranny of tasteless tomatoes? If so, tell your neighbors with a Tomato Independence Project flag. We have made it easy for you. Our friends at Oliver Russell in Boise, Idaho created two Tomato Independence Project flags. You can choose from the &#8216;Flavor the Town Red&#8217; horizontal version or the &#8216;Tomato Independence Project&#8217; vertical version. Click on the link below, then print and affix a stake. You may want to laminate your sign, if you use overhead irrigation. Now go plant an extra tomato start in your front yard to help Flavor the Town Red. &#160; Links to the flags: Tomato_Ind_Flag_Horiz_2pg Tomato_Ind_Flag_Vertical_2pgs]]></description>
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		<title>Tomatoland Reading Circle</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=2020</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 01:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>erinncruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do so many of us remain paralyzed by the perfectly spherical, completely tasteless “tomatoes” that adorn grocery store shelves? What do we actually know about how these tomatoes are produced? And, what arguments can be made for a localized, seasonal tomato economy? Join The Treasure Valley Food Coalition this summer as it explores these and other questions in its Reading Circle featuring Tomatoland by James Beard award-winning author Barry Estabrook. The Reading Circle will meet twice. The first meeting (on June 10th at 6:00 in the Garden at Edwards Greenhouses) is an opportunity for participants to introduce themselves and to determine the date and other details of the group’s second meeting – the actual book discussion and tomato celebration. For more information or to sign up to participate in TVFC’s Tomatoland Reading Circle, please email Amy Hutchinson amynhutchinson@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!]]></description>
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		<title>The TIP t-shirts are here!</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=1187</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>erinncruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you seen the new TIP t-shirts yet? They come in black and gray, and are made of organic cotton. You can find them in a variety of sizes at North End Organic Nursery and Edwards Greenhouse. Even if you&#8217;re not a gardener or just don&#8217;t have the space to grow tomatoes this year, you can show your support for the Tomato Independence Project by wearing one of these t-shirts around town! Here&#8217;s the front: &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; and here&#8217;s the back: &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Aren&#8217;t they great?]]></description>
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		<title>Seedy Saturday is Back</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=1177</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is all this snow and cold getting to you? Are you dreaming of starting a few seeds and planting them out in the warm sunshine? Plan to attend the Seedy Saturday Seed Swap on Saturday, February 16. The Treasure Valley Seed Savers invite you to attend this fourth annual seed swap to be held at Wright Congregational United Church of Christ in Boise from 1-4 pm. Details HERE. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Recipes from the TIP Kickoff</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=1152</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>erinncruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We received such wonderful comments about the food served at the kickoff celebration this weekend that we thought we&#8217;d share some of the recipes with you. Enjoy! Best Tomato Soup - adapted from Chris Florence, Sweet Valley Organics 1 TB olive oil 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 1/4 tsp. roasted garlic, or 1 tsp. roasted garlic sauce (recipe below) 2 qts canned tomatoes, picked and processed at their peak Salt White balsamic vinegar Cook onions gently in oil until translucent, add garlic or garlic sauce and mix well. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Take off heat, cool slightly. Puree using an immersion blender until smooth, then pass through a chinois or any fine mesh strainer to remove all parts and pieces and leave a silky soup. Add salt and vinegar to taste. Chill, rewarm slightly, or serve at room temperature. Roasted Garlic Sauce 3-4 heads of garlic, root scrubbed thoroughly and tops of cloves removed (trim a very shallow slice from top to expose tops of cloves) Olive oil Red balsamic vinegar White wine Put garlic heads in a small ceramic baking dish (fill up the space). Pour olive oil over the heads (about 3 TB), then pour balsamic vinegar [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seed Starting Classes &#8211; Sign Up Now Available</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=1075</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>erinncruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you excited about getting started with the Tomato Independence Project, but not so sure about starting tomatoes from seed? Four local nurseries will be holding seed starting classes throughout the month of February. The classes will introduce students to starting vegetable plants from seed, and each participant will have the opportunity to plant each of the four varieties of tomatoes found in the TIP packets. Classes are free, but registration is required. To sign up for classes at Edwards Greenhouse, please visit their website. To sign up for all other classes, please email us your information at treasurevalleyfoodcoalition@gmail.com. Let us know which class you&#8217;d like to sign up for, and write &#8220;seed starting class&#8221; in the subject line. Seed starting classes &#38; times: 1) February 2nd, Edwards Greenhouse, 10:30  - 11:45 a.m. or 1:00 &#8211; 2:15 p.m. 2) February 9th, North End Organic Nursery, 1:00 &#8211; 2:15 p.m. 3) February 16th, FarWest Nursery, 10:00 &#8211; 11:15 a.m. 4) February 23rd, Franz Witte Nursery, 1:00 &#8211; 2:15 p.m. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Official: This is the Year to be Tomato Independent</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=1118</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, January 12, more than 70 people gathered to officially launch the Treasure Valley Food Coalition&#8217;s (TVFC) Tomato Independence Project. Despite the frigid outdoor temperatures, all could easily dream of picking fresh tomatoes right off the vine while enjoying the warmth and sun of Edwards Greenhouse. The featured tomatoes in the Tomato Independence Project were revealed at the kickoff. These tomato varieties are great for beginners, selected by our participating nurseries as must haves for gardeners in the Treasure Valley. Mortgage Lifter &#8211; perfect sandwich tomato; very large, smooth, pink-skinned, meaty fruits Early Girl &#8211; tasty fruit; firm texture and blemish resistant skin Sun Gold &#8211; exceptionally sweet orange/gold cherry tomatoes; high yields; long season Tumbling Tom Red &#8211; patio variety, bushy plant perfect for containers; produces lots of tasty, bit sized fruit Sign up for a FREE tomato seed starting class at one of our participating nurseries (see our calendar) and take your first step towards tomato independence. And what TVFC event is complete without some delicious food? Everyone enjoyed several tasty tomato dishes, thanks to Sweet Valley Organics, Susan Medlin and Anna Tapia of Tapia Family Catering for preserving the summer&#8217;s bounty. (Recipes will be posted here soon, so stay tuned.) TVFC would like to thank our nursery [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Join us at the TIP Kickoff Celebration</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=1097</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:32:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>erinncruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Treasure Valley Food Coalition invites you to join us at the TIP Kickoff Celebration this weekend at Edwards Greenhouse. From 2:00 &#8211; 4:00 p.m. on January 12th we&#8217;ll inaugurate the beginning of the end of the tasteless tomato! We&#8217;ll be highlighting the four chosen tomato varieties that are in this year&#8217;s &#8220;TIP kits&#8221; as well as discussing our plans for the upcoming year. Come on out and enjoy some refreshments with us and learn more about this great project! Location: Edwards Greenhouse 4106 Sand Creek Street Boise &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Tomato Independence Kicks Off</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=1061</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janie Burns</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Treasure Valley Food Coalition released this press release about the Tomato Independence Project today FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &#160; Contact:  Janie Burns meadowlarkfarm@q.com 208-863-6947   Tomato Independence Project seeks to End the Tyranny of Tasteless Tomatoes   Boise, Idaho – Ending the tyranny of tasteless tomatoes is the goal of a project announced today by the Treasure Valley Food Coalition (TVFC). “Eating more locally is important, but where do you start?” said Janie Burns, local farmer and chair of the organization. “Let’s focus on a food that almost everyone loves and lots of people grow already&#8212; tomatoes. Grow more here in the summer and buy less of them from out of state when they are out of season. We are chained to the idea of a tomato on our plate every day of the year, even if it tastes likes red cardboard.  Let’s be more tomato independent!” Nearly 90% of all the tomatoes eaten in the Treasure Valley are imported from California and Mexico. Every day the equivalent of three tractor trailer loads of fresh tomatoes make their way into the valley even in August when local vines are groaning with juicy tomatoes. About $15 million leaves the Treasure Valley [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What does a flour mill look like?</title>
		<link>http://treasurevalleyfoodcoalition.org/?p=1020</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janie Burns</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a few months ago, the Treasure Valley Food Coalition initiated the Wheat Conversations, an opportunity for anyone interested in rebuilding the regional grain economy.  The monthly meetings brought artisan bakers, farmers, and eaters together to talk about a range of topics from grain varieties to the bread ovens. On November 5, 2012, a few participants visited one of the Pacific Northwest&#8217;s newest flour mills in Eugene.  Local organic farmer Beth Rasgorshek of Canyon Bounty Farm provided this report: Camas Country Mill &#160; &#160; Yes, this is what a flour mill looks like all by itself !]]></description>
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