Soquel Homesteaders Markets

10/06/2026

Pesto is on my mind. Basil is just one herb you can use in a pesto, but have you ever had a cilantro pesto? It is NEXT LEVEL DELISH!
Trim, clean up, and wash your bundle of cilantro. Shake or spin dry. To a blender or food processor, add the cilantro, salt, olive oil, a couple of smashed garlic bulbs, a good squeeze of lemon, and a big handful of walnuts. Blend till smooth and then, devour! Cilantro is a natural heavy metal detoxifier and liver-cleansing herb. Just soo good. Enjoy and let me know what you think!!

09/14/2026

There’s a kind of exhaustion that has very little to do with how many hours you've slept.

It comes from constantly thinking about everything.
• Did the kids eat?
• What time is that appointment?
• Did I respond to that email?
• What needs to happen at work tomorrow?
• Is everyone where they need to be?
• What are we having for dinner?
• When was the last time I had a moment to myself?

And somehow, even when you’re sitting still, your brain is still working.
If you’re a career-driven parent, you may be carrying the mental load of both your professional life and your family life.

And that can be exhausting.

But here's what I want you to know:
• You aren't failing because you're tired.
• You don't need to become better at doing everything.
• Sometimes you need better support, better strategies, and permission to stop believing that you have to figure everything out on your own.
That’s what we’re creating inside the From Exhausted to Empowered Summit.

On Friday, September 18, you'll spend the day with experts who will help you look at different areas of family life with fresh perspective and practical tools you can actually use.

https://www.mydreamyslumber.com/empoweredoptin?ref=JILLTRODERMAN

Because sometimes one small shift can change the way an entire day feels.
👉 Register for free to catch Jill on 5 Stress Free Meal Prep Ideas at 10:40 AM !!
https://www.mydreamyslumber.com/empoweredoptin?ref=JILLTRODERMAN

We are all doing a lot, so let’s get you some support.

Peace and love,

Jill
The Food Tree Guide; Holistic Family Nutrition with Jill Troderman, N.C.

09/05/2026

Stop fighting with your kids about junk food! Kids actually want eat good food. holisticfamilynutrition

08/19/2026

I do corporate food demos! These don’t just look delicious. They actually taste pretty darn delicious! Super flavorful, healthy tofu with carrots and scallions and lettuce leaf. That was just part one of the days bounty. Part two was amazing sesame noodles! If I don’t mind saying so myself lol! Hit me up for your latest next wellness day. I’ll cook up some specialties for you!

05/13/2026

We’re excited to invite you to a special evening that brings together so many of the things we value at the small school's campus: community, learning, and great food.

Join us for a Date Night at AFE/Monarch Kitchen (Saturday, May 23rd, 5-8pm) featuring a hands-on experience with delicious Indian cuisine. Together, we’ll cook, learn, and enjoy a wonderful meal in a warm, welcoming setting.

✨ What to expect:

A guided cooking experience featuring flavorful Indian dishes
Drinks: Mango lassi
Appetizers: Cutlets
Street food: Pani Poori
Main: Butter chicken or Daal
Bread: Roti
A shared dinner with time to relax and connect
Childcare included, so you can fully enjoy the evening - this is a child free event
Recipes and spices to take home, so you can recreate the dishes with your family
🎟️ Register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/indian-food-cooking-class-fundraiser

🥰 Donate here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/love-your-school
Whether you come for the food, the learning, or the chance to connect with other parents, we hope this evening feels both special and nourishing.

We can’t wait to share this experience with you.

Warmly,
Sonia

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! The Amazon Rainforest was my first area of focus a long time ago, and this sacred spot on Earth is still being attacked- the land and the people. Here is a movie highlighting the continuing plights, impacting us all.

In the Amazon, Indigenous guardians battle illegal loggers as deforestation surges, revealing human struggles behind a global environmental crisis.