My vegan friends depend upon farmers markets and CSAs for most of their food supply. When you’re trying to make ethical food choices, it makes sense to get your produce [ … ]
Tag: local eating
Big Surprise: Farmers’ Markets on the Increase
The USDA (rather belatedly) began tracking farmers’ markets in 1994.Β Although they’re still not very good at it (a check of their database shows exactly THREE in my hometown of [ … ]
Traveling Locavore: Tin Angel Cafe, Salt Lake City
Our family traveled through Salt Lake City, UT, during our National Parks Extravaganza this summer on our way between Grand Teton National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. As always [ … ]
The Locaquaffer: Fresh Peach Wine Spritzer Recipe
It’s peach season! Fresh peaches are abundant in many farmers’ markets right now, and they are delicious this year. Take advantage of a fresh, local, seasonal ingredient for your evenings [ … ]
Raw Milk: How To Set Up a Herdshare, and How To Evaluate a Dairy Farmer’s Herdshare Program
One of the more delicious ways to eat locally is to drink local milk. For most of us, this means raw (unpasteurized) milk. Unfortunately, raw milk is illegal to buy [ … ]
Killer Canning, or How to Choose Safe Canning Recipes and Avoid Poisoning Anyone
How can you tell if that canning recipe you found is safe? Here are some tips and tricks to help you choose safe canning recipes for you and your family to enjoy.
Traveling Locavore: Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room, Yellowstone National Park
When my family was planning this summerβs National Parks Extravaganza, I did a little research on local eating in the cities through which we were traveling as we moved from [ … ]