Getting Food From the Farm to the Table – a Challenge for Many, Including Me!

Farm to Table and seasonal eating is pretty trendy, right now.  More and more people are wanting to get closer to their food, and are beginning to understand the value of local, seasonal eating.  Many consumers are now frequenting farmer’s markets in increasing numbers to enjoy fresh, locally grown food because it is, well, fresh.  Plus,  it usuallyContinue reading “Getting Food From the Farm to the Table – a Challenge for Many, Including Me!”

Seasonal Cooking and Eating: Three Reasons Why

How often do you stop and think about the seasons when planning a meal? Until I started growing my own food, the thought of feeding my family based on what was growing at a particular time of  year never even crossed my mind.  If I wanted to toss together a salad made with fresh tomatoesContinue reading “Seasonal Cooking and Eating: Three Reasons Why”