January 2023 Newsletter 1

New Producer Spotlight: Holmes Mouthwatering

Food for Thought
Erie Food System Summit: Rooted in Resilience

On Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 from 9 am-3:45 pm, there will be a food summit at PennWest at Edinboro University. Hosted by the Erie Food Policy Advisory Council (Erie FPAC) and the Erie County Department of Health, the Erie Food Summit: Rooted in Resilience is an event meant “to bring partners working in all aspects of the food system together. We’ll be convening to determine some of the biggest barriers facing our food system and how we can collaborate to build a more resilient food system for Erie County residents.”

The keynote speaker, Clancy Harrison of The Food Dignity Project, will be discussing how we can prioritize and address barriers within the local food system. The Food Dignity Project is a nonprofit organization that works to address food insecurity and foster access to nutritious food through various programs and platforms.

If you are interested in helping your community access food, learning about the needs of our local producers, and/or getting involved in agriculture or the food system, this event is for you!

Registration is free and ends on January 16, 2023. You can sign up using the QR code below or by following this link.

Parsnips are the cool-toned, root-crop cousin of the carrot, and are cold weather hardy. In fact, the first freeze of the year brings out the sugars in the parsnips and makes them even sweeter. This is staff member Livia’s favorite veggie, so she dug up a smattering of delicious and simple parsnip recipes for solo snacking or a shared meal.

• Few things will warm your home and belly quite like a root veggie roast in winter. This recipe includes potatoes, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes/yams, and beets.
• When in doubt, soup it out. This parsnip, pear and pistachio soup only has 5 ingredients & 2 spices, letting the sweet, nutty flavors shine. This can easily be a vegan meal, and is naturally gluten-free.
• Not in the mood to cook? You can also eat parsnips raw in this delicious veggie noodle recipe with ginger & garlic.
• If parsnip noodles sounded good, but Italian is your inspiration, check out this dairy-free, gluten-free chicken alfredo with parsnip noodles. Although this recipe is not vegan due to the chicken, it does include a great vegan alfredo sauce recipe and mushrooms or tofu can be subbed for the chicken.
• We love a veggie-for-dessert. Simply roast them with a honey glaze or try your hand at making them into a loaf cake or a muffin topped with toasted almonds.

January 21st is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Stop in with your favorite (stuffed) squirrel and receive a Squirrel Scone courtesy of the Boro Sweet Spot.