All things “global are local” thanks to the speed of delivering food and food experiences far and wide. Over the year, several farms and food venues have been gracious to offer their time and words of wisdom for my blog content (and personal experiences). Each of...
In areas of the country where we experience the variety of seasons, we are starting to see signs of spring around us. Dogwoods, azaleas, tulips and daffodils brighten up our roadsides and yards as well as our dispositions. We start to experience more daylight hours...
The future of agriculture is based on the principles of sustainability: sustaining generations of farmers and their land and maintaining an economical and environmentally sound business. Easier said than done! Today, many farmers are in their sixties. The growth of...
Growing up on small family owned dairy farm, wasting food was not an option, both from a monetary perspective and family well-being. As a small child, my father had experienced folks stopping by his family’s farm asking for food in exchange for work during the Great...
Whether we celebrate Valentine’s Day with friends and loved ones or just our own self-love, food and drink usually play a role, especially chocolate. Not that we need a special occasion to enjoy some chocolate but during the week of Valentine’s Day an estimated 58...
