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Local Bite – Week Four (+Restaurant Week) Reflection

Local Bite – Week Four (+Restaurant Week) Reflection

I can hardly believe we've already been at this challenge for four whole weeks! For some reason, this feels like a big accomplishment to me :-) You know, it's a whole month! And yes, there are still many, many weeks to go before we hit our goal of 100 days of eating local, but damn this feels good! Maybe I'm…
May 10, 2014
Local Perspective – The Jahner Farmstead

Local Perspective – The Jahner Farmstead

Good morning, Friends!  I have the honor of introducing you to my friend Mollie today!   Mollie blogs at the Jahner Farmstead about her adventures in Urban Farming and I have to tell you, I'm a bit jealous of her!  Yes, she's doing a lot of the same things we are (growing her own food, changing the world one seed at…
May 9, 2014
Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Four ::: Restaurant Week!

Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Four ::: Restaurant Week!

Welcome to our fourth Local Bite Mini Challenge! Your challenge this week is to treat yourself to a meal in a cafe, coffee shop or restaurant that sources at least some of their ingredients locally!  Ask around in your community, check with your local Farmer's Market, research online, call and ask a few questions.  Once you've picked a place, go…
May 5, 2014
Local Bite – Week Three Reflection

Local Bite – Week Three Reflection

Whew!  Well, I can safely say that Week Three of our Local Bite Challenge definitely went better than Week Two did! Maybe it was a shift in my perspective. Maybe the Universe was trying to give me a break. Whatever it is, I'll take it! One simple thing we have learned is just to purchase more meats and cheeses.  Higher…
May 3, 2014
Local Perspective – Oh, The Things We’ll Make!

Local Perspective – Oh, The Things We’ll Make!

I am thrilled to introduce you to Tracy from Oh, The Things We'll Make! Tracy is an incredibly creative Mama who is continuously coming up with new and inventive ways to celebrate life on a daily basis! From her five minute pouch, to her handmade soap, her can-do DIY attitude is incredibly inspiring. Additionally, Tracy has a deep love for…
April 29, 2014
Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Three ::: One Meal

Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Three ::: One Meal

Welcome to our third Local Bite Mini Challenge! Your challenge this week is to create an entire meal using only locally sourced items!  Now, don't panic! I know we're still early in the challenge and there's not a lot growing in certain areas. For just this reason, you can pick any meal you'd like; breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Your meal…
April 28, 2014