Blog — eating locally

Why buy local? Many often ask this question. Especially in an era where with the click of an app, whatever you desire can be delivered directly to your front door in mere hours. But when we choose to buy local products, we contribute directly to the growth and development of our community. And if that isn’t a big enough reason to shop local– here are a few more: Fresh tastes better For starters, local food tastes better because it is fresh. Think of the times that you’ve enjoyed an ear of sweet corn from a nearby farm–or how sweet and...

Celebrate Earth Day every day by learning how to be green in the kitchen. You might just save some green $ in the process! • Did you know? That landfills are the second largest human-related source of dangerous methane gas in the United States. Yuck! • Did you know? That food waste accounts for 25% of methane produced from landfills, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Now, think about that on a global scale. • Did you know? That eating locally allows farmers sell direct to consumers and takes out the priority of packing, shipping, and shelf-life issues. Eating...