Posts Tagged ‘ local food ’

Local, sustainable food becomes patriotic

Jul 2nd, 2009 | By Vera | Category: Green Living

“I don’t know about you, but I think our national holiday deserves better than barbecued mystery-meat and ater-flavored beer.” That’s what Roger Doiron says on the Kitchen Gardeners International website, the folks behind Food Independence Day this 4th of July, the first eat local campaign on a national holiday. I want to participate but can [...]



Tours for foodies

Jun 4th, 2009 | By Vera | Category: Travel and Places

Just read about a farm tour in Asheville this summer and thought it sounded great. For 20 bucks, you get to visit 38 farms and partake in things like yarn making, milking cows, or tapping for maple syrup. And there’s plenty of tasty things to try on the way like fresh bread, honey, and produce from an [...]