Candace Minster

Candace Minster

Candace Minster is the garden manager and fiber projects coordinator for White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. When she's not wrangling weeds or yarn, she enjoys trying to bake while her daughter upends mixing bowls and her son chases animals around the house.

Fermenting cabbage

Lacto-fermented veggies like sauerkraut, kim-chi, or full sour pickles are unparalleled for developing a healthy gut and immune system. The good news is that all of these veggies are delicious and easy to make yourself, even in small batches.

White Violet Center: To market, to market jiggity jig

Just like grocery stores, farmers markets’ have been considered as providing essential services during this global pandemic. We are excited that the summer season is officially starting and that we have yet another opportunity to offer our certified organic produce…

White Violet Wednesday: The story behind our cucumbers

Not to brag but our cucumbers are special The cucumbers we’ve been harvesting at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice are not your average cuke. They are specialty varieties, selected for their thin skins, small seed cavities, and crispy texture. They…