Farm Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste 2025 Spring Series Saturday Market

Ready to turn kitchen scraps into gourmet dishes while saving money and reducing waste? Join us for the grand finale of the 2024-2025 Farm Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste series!

Chef Helga Alessio, a StopWaste Environmental Educator Training graduate, will bring this beloved series to a delicious close by showcasing recipes inspired by the vibrant spring harvest at our Farmers’ Markets.

🗓️ Dates:

• Saturday, April 26, 2025 11am-1pm
• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 3pm-5pm
• Thursday, May 1, 2025 4pm-6pm

From meal planning and smart shopping to cooking techniques and proper food storage, Chef Helga will guide you through strategies to maximize the potential of seasonal produce while reducing food waste. You’ll leave with actionable tips to make healthy eating more accessible, extend the life of your groceries, conserve resources, and save time—all while enjoying incredible flavors.

🌿 Exclusive Perks for Attendees:

• Advance access to featured recipes, so you can shop for the freshest seasonal ingredients at the Farmers’ Market.
• A deeper understanding of sustainable cooking practices that benefit both your wallet and the planet.

This final workshop series celebrates a year of impactful cooking and community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and embrace spring’s bounty in the kitchen!

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our partner, , for making this series possible and supporting a healthier, more sustainable future.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market, 1947 Center Street, Berkeley, United States