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Parvaneh Keivanfar of Butterfly Vegan with Cookies

Parvaneh Keivanfar and Alex Gray Share Eco Hero Award

by Special Contributor May 26, 2016

By Martha Quenon Meet Parvaneh of Butterfly Vegan Bakery and Alex Gray of Bicycle Barista who are partnered for a Cool Davis Eco Hero Award in the Consumption category. Parvaneh and Alex are also partnered personally through marriage and help in each other in both…

Consumption, Inspiration

The Plant-Based Journey with Lani Muelrath

by Lynne Nittler March 21, 2016

On April 10 Interfaith Meatless Monday invites the public to a talk by Lani Muelrath about her new book, The Plant-Based Journey. She divides the journey into five basic steps to guide people making the transition to a diet of vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, fruits,…

Community, Consumption, Events

Get Your Brown On!

by Chris Granger February 6, 2016

City-Wide Organics Collection Coming July/August 2016! By July/August 2016, the current system of collecting yard waste loose in the street will change to a hybrid system of yard waste piles and organics carts. Once the Organics Program begins, all residents and business in Davis will…

City of Davis, Consumption, Events

Three Farms, Five Courses: Cooking the CSA Box

by Cool Davis Staff January 20, 2016

Chef Debra Chase presents a free cooking demonstration this Saturday, January 23, from 3-5pm at the United Methodist Church (1620 Anderson Road). Two lucky people will win free CSA boxes to take home! What better way to learn how to cook for a cooler planet….

Community, Consumption, Events

Interfaith Alliance introduces Meatless Monday

by Lynne Nittler November 27, 2015

Yolo Interfaith Alliance for climate Justice has introduced Interfaith Meatless Monday to most of its 11 member congregations. Joining Meatless Monday is One Simple Thing we can do to address climate change. For the health of the planet, for our own health, to save water,…

Coalition, Consumption

Learn to Install a Laundry Greywater System

by Chris Granger November 25, 2015

Ever wonder where all that water goes once you’re done with it? Your shower, the kitchen sink, the bathroom. The answer is simple: the wastewater treatment plant located northeast of town just past the landfill.

Consumption, Cool Solutions, Events

Concerned about your carbon footprint?

by Special Contributor November 7, 2015

By Jim Cramer Consider calling EcoAssistant! EcoAssistant was created in 2014 to help Davis families attain sustainable lifestyles. The four partners – Leslie Crenna, Scott Ragsdale, Keli Rutan-Jorgensen, and Chrissy Backman – frequently encounter residents who want to be good stewards of the environment but…

Coalition, Consumption, Energy

One Simple Thing… Meatless Monday!

by Lynne Nittler September 19, 2015

October is a delicious month as the colorful fall harvest of winter squash, pomegranates, and nuts is gathered. Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice appropriately chose October to introduce Interfaith Meatless Monday to 10 local faith communities. Eating less meat one day a week is…

Coalition, Consumption, Events

Portabella Mushrooms with 2 fillings

by Lynne Nittler May 28, 2015

offered by Lynne Nittler This is my favorite main dish for guests who might not be used to vegetarian meals. They’re filling, delicious and easy besides! Look for the fresh portabella mushrooms at the Farmers’ Market!

Consumption

Sustainable Living – ALT. Farming Workshop Series

by Cool Davis Staff April 17, 2015

This spring, FARM Davis will host a series of unique workshops for the Davis community. The goal of these workshops is to share valuable skills and to create a space where community members can collaborate in making long-lasting societal change. The ALT.Farming Workshop Series will…

Consumption

Davis Food Coop to support Cool Davis in Earth Day Giveaway

by Cool Davis Staff April 10, 2015

The Davis Food Coop, a long-term coalition partner, has generously selected Cool Davis to be a beneficiary in their new Earth Day Giveaway! Rather than spending $3,000 on reusable bags as they have in the past, they decided to let their shoppers vote on donating…

Consumption

NASA Scientist looks at Jet-Stream Data

by Lynne Nittler March 21, 2015

Review of article by Jay Famiglietti by Lynne Nittler We’re all aware of the CA drought. We know we’re entering a 4th year, and it’s serious. But the analysis of NASA scientist Jay Famiglietti that we really have about one year of water left in…

Consumption

Vegan Cheese Spread

by Special Contributor March 19, 2015

Suggested by J. Moores Are you trying to eat lower on the food chain? Of course you turned to cheese…until you discovered cheese is almost as high as beef for carbon emissions! Now what? Who doesn’t love the creamy texture and snappy taste of cheese….

Consumption

Pipe Dreams Greywater- New Cool Davis Partner

by Special Contributor March 19, 2015

By Judy Moores Kent Thompson’s “Pipe Dreams Greywater” is no longer a dream. It’s Kent’s business, and his aim is to help homeowners conserve and reuse water that would otherwise “go down the drain.” Kent can help you plumb your bathroom sinks, showers and washing…

Coalition, Community, Consumption

Cool Davis Welcomes New Partner: Vegans of Davis

by Special Contributor March 19, 2015

By Judy Moores Before my interview with Lindsay Rubins of Vegans of Davis, I checked the on-line dictionary to be clear in my mind: “A vegan is someone who eats no animal products.” J: So, why, are you a vegan? L: In our world today,…

Coalition, Consumption

Volunteers transform lawn into a drought-resistant garden

by Special Contributor February 20, 2015

By Felicia Alvarez Cross posted from Davis Enterprise, 2-19-2015 Every year, with the approach of the summer heat, the grasses of Lynn Blumenstein’s back yard turned brown because she was reluctant to water her thirsty lawn. On Sunday, however, Blumenstein’s back yard received a complete transformation…

Consumption

“What brings you to Soups & Stews?”

by Special Contributor January 27, 2015

(By Pachia Vang) It was the first question our instructor asked us and we, bright-eyed and food-curious students, had a variety of answers! From being new Davis residents keen to learn more about the local food co-op, to wanting new tips on how to jazz…

Coalition, Consumption

Butterfly Vegan Bakery joins the Cool Davis Coalition

by Lynne Nittler November 29, 2014

“Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls, Chocolate Brownie Muffins, Berry Vanilla cake,” Parvaneh Keivanfar names some of the desserts offered by her business, Butterfly Vegan Bakery, and my mouth waters. Parvaneh, whose Persian name translates to “butterfly,” is on a sweet mission to introduce Davis to vegan…

Coalition, Consumption

Festival links sky to soil to plate

by Leslie Crenna October 6, 2014

(By Leslie Crenna) Look skyward and you will intuitively sense the need to conserve water and support an ever drier landscape. When you lower your gaze, you may feel a bit overwhelmed to see lawn irrigation flowing into storm drains, trees with burned leaves and…

Consumption, Events

Gardening for a Greener Planet

by Special Contributor September 25, 2014

Hi my name is Solstice Jones, and I am a junior in high school. I’ve lived in Davis for most of my life, and I think it’s important to help the environment. There is no better place to start then planting our very own food!…

Consumption