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    Local Bite Reflection

    With our Local Bite Challenge behind us by over a month already, I’ve been putting off writing this post for a variety of reasons. For one, how does one properly reflect on something so simple and yet so profound as a change in diet and perspective? Also, time.  As in…where…

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    Local Perspective – Local Food Ethics

    Welcome to our final installment of the Local Perspective series! This series has been such an inspiration to me, as I hope it’s been for you! Our final piece is brought to us by Tatiana of Mama Philosopher, who I hope you are all familiar with through her Books Worth…

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    Local Bite Food Independence Potluck

    Alright friends, whether you’ve been participating in our big Local Bite Challenge or not, now’s the time to get excited! Why? Because you are formally invited to host or attend your very own Food Independence Potluck!  That’s right, we are planning a Potluck for everyone all around the world! (That’s…

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    Local Perspective – The Faulk Farmstead

    I am very pleased to introduce you to my very good friend, Mel from The Faulk Farmstand as our Local Perspective today! Mel is living the next step on our dream towards a more self sufficient life by keeping the most adorable goats imaginable! Need I say more? OK, OK!…

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    Local Bite Mid-Point Reflection

    Did you read that title? Yes, it’s official, as of June 1st, we have hit the mid-way point in this challenge!!! 50 days down, only 50 more to go! Now, please share with me how you’re doing!  What are your greatest challenges when it comes to sourcing as much of…

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    Local Bite Challenge (An Introduction)

    We live in a time that allows us to ship exotic items from all corners of the earth to our local grocery stores and sometimes even to our doorstep.  While this is convenient, fun and delicious, it hasn’t always been this way.  For thousands of years, we were limited to…