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    Local Bite Challenge ::: Week Eight ::: Community Gardens

    June 2, 2014

    Welcome to our eighth Local Bite Mini Challenge and the knowledge that you are now, officially, completed more than half of the entire challenge (that is, if you’ve been around since April 12th 😉 )! This week we are focusing on Community Gardens. Community Gardens are said to have been…

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    Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Seven ::: Community Supported Agriculture

    May 26, 2014

    Welcome to our seventh Local Bite Mini Challenge! This week we are focusing on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA’s).  Here, in the words of LocalHarvest.org is an explanation of what a CSA is: A farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box…

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    Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Six ::: Swap One Non-Food Item

    May 19, 2014

    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,…

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    Local Bite Mini Challenge ::: Week Five ::: U-Pick Farms

    May 12, 2014

    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…

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

    May 5, 2014

    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…

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

    April 28, 2014

    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…

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