Monthly Archives: October 2010

Ducks in a Row

By Jonah Mossberg | Published: October 28, 2010
We are pleased to introduce the latest members of the Edible Schoolyard community: Our three new ducks! Originally rescued from Oakland’s Lake Merritt, these ducks were raised with love and care by a friend, Timbo, at his East Oakland backyard and were generously donated to the program. The two tall, slender ducks are Indian Runners; [...]
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It Must be Fall

By Elena Garcia | Published: October 19, 2010
With two weeks of scorching sun right after the Autumnal Equinox, the changing of seasons appeared to be still in the distance. Butterflies fluttering flower to flower, peppers transforming from green to orange or red, and endless raspberries continued to carry on in the garden.  However, tucked behind our compost row, where visits are rare, [...]
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Celebrating the Changing of Seasons

By Edible Schoolyard | Published: October 12, 2010
There are all kinds of wonderful fruits and vegetables coming into season for the holidays. But when I think of fall, one fruit always seems to top the list… apples! Yes, apple season is upon us, and with it comes a number of tasty varieties to delight one’s senses. Nothing seems cozier than enjoying warm [...]
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A Different Kind of Rice Lesson

By Edible Schoolyard | Published: October 4, 2010
When we sat down with the 8th grade humanities teachers to discuss their six-week trajectory of kitchen classes this fall, we received a list of main ingredients the students requested. One of the staples they wanted to work with was rice, which they had previously transformed in the 6th and 7th grades into fried rice [...]
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