To celebrate the finale of the Locavore Challenge, participating bloggers and challenge-takers gathered at the Longview Market for a little Potluck meal…great company, yummy local culinary creations and some time with our friends at the farm. We are looking forward to great things this coming Spring from our friends at
We loved participating in the Greener Partners’ Locavore Challenge last month. While we did not do it perfectly, it did allow us to focus more on eating thoughtfully rather than eating conveniently. Here’s a quick round-up of our take-aways: 1) Get the kids involved: Becoming a Locavore is a great opportunity
One of the greatest things about a CSA membership is the access to vegetables that you wouldn’t normally buy at the grocery store. I’ll admit it, prior to starting this Locavore journey, I was stuck in the routine of the “normal” veggies: lettuce, tomato, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, tomato, broccoli, carrots…and
We recently kick-off the month long Locavore Challenge with Greener Partners. A Locavore is someone who is committed to supporting local agriculture and businesses by only eating food grown or produced in their community or region. Becoming a Locavore is a great opportunity to instill thoughtful eating habits with your children. It’s
If you asked me ten years ago what I thought about supporting local agriculture and business, I probably wouldn’t have much to say. Ironically, ten years ago I lived in a region of the country that was populated by avid farmers and thrived on the success of small businesses. It
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