Now that summer time is here, fresh fruits and veggies are becoming abundant, depending on where you live. The farmers market right by my house opened last Sunday, and I am so excited to have weekly access to local goodies! I love this infographic and might actually keep it on my fridge for handy reference!… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Farmers Markets
Fun Video Fridays – The Eating Seasonal Organic Farm Fresh Food Edition
Spring is here and soon the farmers markets will be opening (at least here in Denver). Some of you are already shopping at your local farmers markets … maybe you’re one of the lucky few who have access to farmers markets year round! I love this video from Gaiam on the importance of eating seasonal,… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Michael Pollan Why Eat Local Edition
I am a big advocate of eating local and in season. Not only are you getting more nutrition, you are conserving energy and helping to protect and support your local economy. Food is one of the greatest pleasures we have in life, yet we sometimes forget to stop and think about where our food is… Continue Reading
Infographic Sundays – American Food Consolidation – Let’s Eat Local!
Take a look at the consolidation of our food system. It’s so sad, but I am hoping that we’re on the cusp of change as the locavore movement gains more and more momentum. Eat Local. Shop Local. Support Local! If you’re in Denver, this company, The Corner Store by Fooducopia, is a great way to shop, eat,… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Edible Schoolyard Edition
Awhile back, I posted a video about Alice Waters and her 60 Minutes interview. If you’re not familiar with Alice Waters, she is the mother of the slow food movement. She is a powerful advocate for using high-quality, local, sustainable ingredients and eating what’s in season. Her restaurant, Chez Panisse, is considered one of the… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Joel Salatin Folks This Ain’t Normal Edition
I love Joel Salatin and his latest book, Folks This Ain’t Normal, is on my 2012 reading list. In this brief interview of Joel by a member of the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund, he discusses the premise of his book and the reasoning behind his writing. Can’t wait to read it! Have you read it… Continue Reading
Infographic Sundays – The Real Food is Hard to Find Edition
Welcome to 2012! It’s the first day of a new year! What’s on your agenda for the upcoming 12 months? Is one of your goals to eat more real food? Great! Awesome! Yay! Now that you’ve made a commitment to eat more real food, be prepared to do a little more work than you would… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – Gateway Organic Farm
If you’re in the area of Clearwater, FL, here’s their website: http://www.gatewayorganicfarm.com… Continue Reading
Michael Pollan on The Farm Bill – We Need to Vote
Great video from Michael Pollan on the importance of voting with our forks AND voting with our votes. America’s food system is completely tied up in Washington, due to commodities legislation and policy choices by our elected leaders. The commodity crops are the “building blocks of fast food”. Like Pollan says, we need to shift the focus… Continue Reading
Buying Groceries – Where Do You Shop?
I am pretty selective on where I shop for my groceries. While there are dozens of different grocery stores around Denver, I find that I tend to have a couple favorites where I do most of my shopping. That said, the main place that I shop during the spring, summer, and fall seasons are my… Continue Reading