Tag Archives: local food

CT Farm Fresh Express

The problem with being a mom and working full-time is that I just don’t have as much time to do things as I used to have.  Shopping is one of those things, and I’ve come to love grocery delivery.  However, … Continue reading

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Local Food in Winter

Here in New England, I’ve found it’s difficult to continue to support local agriculture in winter.  The majority of farm stands (including my family’s) and farmer’s markets shut down until spring.  I’m curious to learn how others eat locally during … Continue reading

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Raspberries

Just in time for frost… My Heritage and Anne raspberries are finally producing! What’s going strong in your garden?

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Teaching my Kids Where Their Food Comes From

Today’s guest post comes from Amber of Strocel.com. I live in suburban Vancouver my with husband and our kids – 5-year-old Hannah and 2-year-old Jacob. In my working life, I was an electrical engineer and I wrote computer programs. My … Continue reading

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Blueberry Season

July means blueberries! I’ve been thinking of all things blue lately, from stuffing my face with fresh berries to baking, baking, baking! We had blueberry bushes when I was growing up on the farm, and I hated them because they … Continue reading

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Real Food: Animals

After my last two posts, which were more philosophical than I usually tend to be (I’m more of a realist), I wanted to share the food choices we make.  This is what works for us, after a few years of … Continue reading

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