locavore

I just love Honey Crisp apples. Unfortunately, their deliciousness comes with a pretty big price tag. The other day I was checking out at the grocery ... Read More »

You can benefit your health while doing the environment a favor. What a win/win situation! Recent data from the UN shows what many of us already ... Read More »

One of my favorite things about visiting the farmers' market is seeing the changes in the products they offer as the growing season progresses. ... Read More »

I love going to the farmers' market once or twice a week. It's always fun to see what's in season and to try out new items. But sometimes, I have to ... Read More »

THE USDA Food and Nutrition Service administers a program where low-income seniors can receive coupons for shopping at participating farmers' markets. ... Read More »

At the farmer's market today, I was able to buy three huge bunches of basil for three dollars... total. Food prices may be going up, but at the ... Read More »

Not too long ago my son and I were grocery shopping. He pointed to a particular treat that he wanted to try, but instead of asking for it he said ... Read More »

Summer is the season for locavores, consumers who consciously commit to eating foods produced closer to home. Beyond lessening their carbon footprint ... Read More »

In many parts of the country, my own included, growing season is in full swing. That means you may be too late to take part in a CSA this year. But if ... Read More »

Seven years ago, I found myself unemployed for a while. I tried to trim costs wherever I could -- disconnecting my cable TV, terminating my cell phone ... Read More »