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Are You Ready To Raise Your Own Free Range Chickens? 2 Feb 2010 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS For those of us that enjoy local eggs, there is simply no comparison between them and the mass produced variety. The flavor is so completely different that most people become converts on first taste. Backyard birds are just another way to enjoy the best in local foods.+ READ MORE	{ }
Elegant Simplicity: Acorn Squash With Thyme Cream Sauce 31 Jan 2010 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS I had this at a dinner party last week and just had to ask for the recipe. The thyme cream sauce does something to the acorn squash that I simply cannot explain. You'll just have to give it a try to find out. The earthiness of the thyme mixes perfectly with the sweetness of the roasted squash. + READ MORE	{ }
Ooey Gooey Fingerling Potato Gratin 22 Jan 2010 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS I find fingerling potatoes to be the jewel of all potatoes. They look like their name, resembling miniature fingers. Though small in stature, these are fully mature potatoes with an earthy and robust flavor. They do well simply roasted with sea salt, garlic, and high quality olive oil, but I was...+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Find 21 of Your Favorite Fruits and Vegetables in Season 21 Jan 2010 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Confused about what to eat, and when, to stay local and seasonal? Check this guide for the growing details on everything from apples to avocados for help.+ READ MORE	{ }
Easy, Cheesy Upscale Nachos For a Snack 16 Jan 2010 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS This is most certainly a step up from your average nacho. The chips are about as local as you can get. The tortillas are homemade to start, so each hand fried chip is bursting with flavor.+ READ MORE	{ }
Super Cheap Gourmet Grub: Huevos Rancheros With Homemade Tortillas 9 Jan 2010 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Tortillas are so incredibly inexpensive to make. We're talking a few dollars for a huge batch and if you compare that with the organic, healthy variety at the store, the cost savings is tremendous.+ READ MORE	{ }
The Key to Local Food Systems' Survival: Strong Community Support 8 Jan 2010 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS Without a vibrant rural community, the emerging local food system cannot survive. Here's how you can help support your local food system.+ READ MORE	{ }
Resolve to Support a Healthier Food System in 2010 6 Jan 2010 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS The simplest way to support a healthy food system is to eat food grown by sustainable farmers or growers. This means buying from them and supporting them to keep them in business.+ READ MORE	{ }
Roasted Sweet Potato and Sage Brown Butter Pasta: Surprising Cheap, Restaurant Quality Fare 30 Dec 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS I got this recipe from Mark Bittman's How To Cook Everything. If you've never read Mark Bittman, he's a food writer for the New York Times and the author of several cookbooks. And I'm a big fan of his because he specializes in recipes that work flawlessly but are also simple.+ READ MORE	{ }
Organic A-Z: Zucchini 27 Dec 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS At long last, we reach the end of the alphabet. The letter Z was so far away when we started with the humble, classic apple. And what better way to wrap up the alphabet then with something equally approachable, easily accessible and absolutely delicious. ZUCCHINI.+ READ MORE	{ }
Organic A-Z: Yeast 26 Dec 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS We are damn near the end of the alphabet and on the letter Y. Again, not a lot of foodstuffs to choose from, so I thought it'd be cool to feature YEAST on this episode. + READ MORE	{ }
Organic A-Z: Eggs 25 Dec 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS How excellent. X stumped us all. Once again, a play on words was needed to tackle this egg-cellent letter. EGGS it is. + READ MORE	{ }
W is for Winter Squash: Baba Ganoush Made With Squash 25 Dec 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS It's baba ganoush with a roasted squash instead of an eggplant. This is a really tasty and fun twist on the Middle Eastern classic.+ READ MORE	{ }
Organic A-Z: Winter Squash 25 Dec 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS When the summer dies down, I get a little sad. I can't believe it's over. But I do love the fall and the cooler weather. It's then that the farmer's markets go through a transition and I'm on a mad dash to taste the last of the berries and tomatoes, and suddenly, I'm thrilled and excited and...+ READ MORE	{ }
Put Pears To Use For National Pear Month 24 Dec 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS The peak season for apples is from September to November and even so, many people use tons of apples in their holiday recipes. This year, instead of apples choose more seasonal fruits like pears when they are available in your area. For example, make a pear crisp instead of an apple crisp or a pear...+ READ MORE	{ }

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