Trojan Farmers Market: Health and Wellness Week

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

11 a.m. 1 p.m.

McCarthy Quad


To support Health & Wellness Week, USC is enhancing the Trojan Farmers Market this Wednesday. There will be chefs there presenting cooking demos as well as free samples and prizes. 

ACTIVATIONS:

  • Daiya — Sample and learn about Daiya products. Daiya makes dairy-free eating a joy. From the ooey gooey goodness of a grilled cheese to the rich and creamy taste of fruit-kissed yogurt, all our products taste great. And that makes you feel great. All Daiya products are free of seven major food allergens including dairy, gluten and soy. **One lucky Trojan will win their very own Instant Pot with all of the fixins to make their own Queso dip at home.
  • Beyond Meat — Sample and learn about Beyond Meat. Beyond Meat offers plant-based protein packed burgers, sausage, crumbles, strips and more made directly from plants. All products are made without gluten and are GMO free.
  • Aloe Gloe — Sample and learn about Aloe Gloe beverages. Aloe Gloe is certified organic, nonGMO, kosher, gluten free and is available in four flavors: Crisp Aloe, Coconut, Lemonade and White Grape.
  • Experience USC — Sample tasty Mushroom Jerky and California Walnuts Snack Packs and learn how to “stay in the know” about events and programs from Experience USC.

DEMOS/PRESENTATIONS:

  • 11:30 a.m. Chef Maryann Nasca, Little Galen — Cooking Demo
  • 12:00 p.m. Chef David Schanhals, USC Central Kitchen — Cooking Demo
  • 12:30 p.m. Heather Lohrman, Daiya: How to prepare an Instant Pot plant-based Queso dip, just in time for Super Bowl (Go Rams!!).

TOUR:

  • Farmers Market Tour - A trip to the Trojan Farmer’s Market will introduce you to local farmers, learn tips on how to pick the best fruits and veggies, selecting healthy snacks and how EBT can be used. Meet our registered dietitian, Lindsey Pine at the Experience USC Table at 12:45PM. **Two lucky Trojans will win a bountiful market basket with items from Trojan Farmers Market vendors. Must participate in tour to be included in drawing.

This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Annenberg operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.