Raise the Root | Cooking Collective

05/05/2017

It's not to late, help support FCI with their educational goals, donate now!

Our friends at [] need our support to continue education programs and mentorship for local food makers. FCI has assisted 100+ small food makers launch or grow their businesses and are helping create a permanent sector of viable REAL food. If you're passionate about making local economies stronger and our local food system healthier show your support, on or before May 4th.

Food Craft Institute (FCI) is an educational organization for traditional food makers, providing classroom and hands-on learning needed to build successful, sustainable businesses.

04/05/2017

Spring is almost here and The Town Social is back! Come join us for an evening of food, music and supporting local craft vendors as we enjoy a golden sunset with rooftop views of the lake and fine tunes. Tickets are free and you can RSVP now! Get yours before they are all snatched up.

After a long break, Bay Area's own Rooftop Night Market: Town Social is back to celebrate Spring! Video of Town Social 2016 hosted by The Overlook Lounge. Credit: BX Films We're back everyone! Bay Area's only Rooftop Night Market returns to The Overlook Lounge for the good vibes and the great weathe...

03/29/2017

Hey all! We're getting the ball rolling with our new venture, Eat Well Cooking School. Interested in learning to butcher your own meat? Sign up for our Whole Hog Butchering Class on April 23rd!
Learn hands on with our talented instructors about anatomy, tools, and techniques to use when butchering. Learn about the different cuts and preparation methods while you actually butcher a hog, then take home a ton of fresh, hand butchered meat!
Click the link below to register.

03/07/2017

Activism never tasted so good. I love this concept, and admire the folks at Conflict Kitchen for the work they are doing to focus the spotlight on some very important issues. Food brings people together, and this is some food that can enlighten us all.

03/02/2017

Porky Beans and Mustard Greens make for a healthy and delicious lunch. Putting an egg on it never hurts too. (a nice big duck egg)

09/17/2016

Don't believe the Hype! Oakland (and all of California) is currently getting barraged with flyers, ads, billboards, commercials, social media regarding Measure HH. The opposition, Big Soda, has put together a $10 Million campaign to misinform the public around the details of what this measure is all about. Simply put it is a SODA TAX! Big Soda, is paying big money to pull the wool over all of our eyes by coining it as a Grocery Tax, which is a blatant lie. It is time that we as a community stand up and send them a message that they cannot keep profiting off of the products which are killing members of our community and targeting our youth.

Measure HH will raise money to fund community nutrition and health programs which will educate people about the benefits of eating well and nourishing themselves and their families.

Please stay tuned for future posts as we are partnering with the guerrilla efforts of local activists to make sure that the peoples voice is heard.

We are a grassroots coalition pulling together to support policies and efforts that improve children’s health across Oakland. Vote Yes on HH.

07/09/2016

Our first Raise the Root | Cooking Collective Class is happening next Tuesday! Minimalist Cooking with Johanna Dehlinger. Learn how to create delicious, home-made meals from fresh, unprocessed ingredients, ready in no time! http://raisetheroot.webs.com/cooking-classes-2

06/03/2016

Hello Oakland Food Lovers. I am excited to announce that the City Slicker Farms, West Oakland Farm Park that we have been helping with these past few years is finally finished and ready to open! Please join us next weekend, Saturday June 11 for the grand opening.

Also, We are looking for a handful of volunteers to come help serve food. Please let me know if you are interested and available to help with a great event.

05/10/2016

Excited for tonight's event!

If you didn't get a chance to RSVP for tonight's for greener pastures event, we're live streaming the event via the Overlook Lounge Facebook beginning 6:30 pm PST!

05/05/2016

Attention all lovers of food and the environment. We are excited to partner with Organic Valley on a great event coming up next week at The Overlook Lounge in The Port Workspaces. Please see the invite below to RSVP for the event. It will be a great night of organic food, drinks, and education. Don't miss out.

Grass Up! Is Organic Valleys educational campaign to promote a more sustainable food future. You're invited to join an influential group of change makers - farmers, scientists, edcuators, and activists