The Fourth of July tops my list of favorite holidays. It’s right up there with Thanksgiving. It signifies the beginning of summer and is filled with fireworks, parades, and barbecues. To kick off the Fourth of July this year I’m planning to run a Four on the Fourth race again. Hopefully it won’t be 90 degrees and humid like it was…
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Teaching Kids Where Food Comes From
A while back I made a resolution to eat sustainable, locally grown food as much as possible. I’ve done my best, but it’s next to impossible to grow or find seasonal locally grown food year-round in New England. When those cold winter months kick in there’s not a lot growing in our area and we…
5 Tips for Your Visit to the Farmer’s Market
It’s almost summer and farmer’s markets are popping up everywhere. They range from large to small, but they all have one thing in common: farmers selling directly to consumers without a middle man. It’s really a win-win situation. Typically farmer’s markets have a great selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, soaps, breads and other local specialty…
Farmer’s Market Adventure
It’s Wednesday and all over the internet you will find photos with no words of explanation. Why? Because pictures say a thousand words. This past weekend I went to my first farmer’s market of the season. The market was filled with incredible organic plants, pet products and sweet treats. Here are a few things we…
2 Apps for Eating Local
Have you noticed? We, as a culture, have lost sight of seasonal, local food. When we head to the supermarket we are fortunate to have apples available year round, strawberries ready to eat in the middle of winter and tomatoes ripe at all times. The food sometimes comes to us from far off lands and…
Preserve Summer: How to Freeze Blueberries
Blueberry season is in full swing here in New England and pints of blueberries can be found at most markets and farm stands. Blueberries are ripe and ready to pick only during the month of July in most places, so now is the time to stock up on your favorite organic blueberries. There are plenty…
How Does Your Organic Garden Grow?
There’s nothing like picking fresh vegetables from your very own garden. I have been planting a garden with my 3 boys for the past 6 years. I love watching how excited they get as the plants grow. Our garden has always been in the front of our house-the only spot that gets a few hours…
