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Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Two ::: Sow Some Seeds

Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Two ::: Sow Some Seeds

Welcome to our second Local Bite Mini Challenge! Your challenge this week is to sow some seeds!  Whether you live in an apartment or have acres to plant out, this is the week to push a few seeds into soil and get started on this seasons growing!  Then, come back here and comment (or join the conversation in our Facebook…
April 21, 2014

Sowing Seeds – Inspirations, Ideas & Resources

Whether you are living in an apartment or living on acres of land, it is possible to grow at least some of your own food...all it takes is the simple act of sowing seeds! Now, a couple of years ago, I have to admit, I was a little nervous to get started with the whole process of sowing seeds and…
April 20, 2014
Local Bite – Week One Reflection

Local Bite – Week One Reflection

This first week of our Local Bite Challenge has been filled with good food, moments of panic and more reflection on our food systems and our personal habits than I anticipated. Oh, and headaches. The literal headaches. We can talk about headaches in a bit, but first, let's talk about grains for a little bit though, shall we? First, my…
April 19, 2014
Raw Milk Recipes & Resources

Raw Milk Recipes & Resources

Without getting into the politics and polarized perspectives about the benefits and dangers of raw milk, I thought it would be fun to pull together a few recipes and resources to share with you all in honor of having our very own local dairy as well as eating locally and all of the new research and recipes that result from sourcing our…
April 18, 2014
Blue Corn Posole

Blue Corn Posole

Posole is a staple here in New Mexico. It's one of those things that I've eaten ever since I can remember. It's also one of those things that, until now, I've never made myself. I know, I know. But now, yes, I've officially purchased my very own blue corn posole and thrown it into a pot for the very first…
April 17, 2014
Local Perspective – My Healthy Green Family

Local Perspective – My Healthy Green Family

I am very pleased to introduce you all to Leona from My Healthy Green Family as our local perspective of the day! Leona is an incredibly inspirational woman who is producing a phenomenal amount of her family's food on just two acres of land! Her post Raising Our Own Food in a Food-Dependent Society outlines the importance of knowing where…
April 15, 2014