Does “real food” have to mean “organic?” Can conventionally grown produce still be healthy for you? Is buying organic worth foreclosure on your home? I’m going to share some reader emails to open up these questions, and I’m looking forward to rousing conversation in the comments! Should I Prioritize Organic? I received this email from […]
Strawberry Controversy: Organic, Local, or Just Don’t Eat? Read More »
I love cheese. I’m no conoisseur by any stretch of the imagination; in fact, give me a fancy dancy, potentially expensive cheese, and I probably won’t like it. I’m like a little kid when it comes to cheese though. I love the basics: a nice firm, mild cheddar, stringy mozzarella, anything melted and slightly browning
I’m Surrounded by Cheese Wrappers! (or, How to Find Quality Cheese) Read More »
Joel Salatin’s said it. Michael Pollan has probably said it. Countless bloggers, locavores, and whole foods enthusiasts have said it. Get to know your farmer.…
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to find something to buy local this month. Farmer’s Markets across the country are in full swing, and there’s no better time to find a local source for fruits and vegetables than summer. You might find U-pick berries or just a roadside farm stand with fresh produce
One summer day I was watching my neighbor meticulously patch his lawn after spending a half-hour edging the sidewalk and all I could think was, “If he spent that much time and care on a vegetable garden, he could feed his family all summer long.” There are so many ways we could use more of
Ideas for a Front Yard Garden: Get Rid of the Lawn and Grow Food Instead! Read More »
