Welcome to our sixth Local Bite Mini Challenge! Up until now we’ve focused on food items, but I thought I’d switch it up a bit! So, your challenge this week is to swap out one non-food item for a locally produced item! Whether it’s a bar of soap, some lotion,…
Welcome to our fifth Local Bite Mini Challenge! It’s Fieldtrip time!!! Your challenge this week is to either visit a U-Pick Farm (AKA You Pick Farms) or make plans to do so for when they’re ready for you! Ask around in your community, check with your local Farmer’s Market, research…
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…
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…
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…
Welcome to our Local Bite Mini Challenges! Your challenge this week is to pick one new-to-you, locally grown item from the Farmers Market, local Co-op, road-side stand or UPick Farm and enjoy it however you see fit! Then, come back here and comment (or join the conversation in our Facebook…