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I LOVE farmer’s markets and support them and shop at them whenever I can. Awesome produce, awesome people. And when I go to a farmer’s market, I’m there for the produce. I’ll buy a loaf a bread or a pastry treat if something looks amazingly delicious, though. But according to a fascinating article I read Read More >>
Have you heard of the 3/50 Project? It’s basically a grass roots attempt to save local businesses from getting pushed into extinction by national chain stores. You are supposed to ask yourself, “what THREE independently owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared?” Then, it gives the statistic that if just 1/2 of the employed Read More >>
Hess Bakery Pretzels When was the last time you went to a Farmer’s Market? The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird and I recently went to the Puyallup Farmer’s Market in downtown Puyallup, Washington. I am not exactly sure how many vendors are in attendance, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the vendor stalls were pushing Read More >>
I stopped by the local organic farm again today and picked up 3 dozen eggs, fingerling potatoes, 2 onions, a bag of their mixed greens, Swiss chard and a loaf of honey orange bread from a local bakery. We have never tried Swiss chard before so I thought I’d bring it home and give it Read More >>
Our side of beef arrived last night…actually our 1/3rd of beef. We ended up sharing 2 organic, grass-fed, Angus beef with 5 other families. Our share was about 137 pounds for $325. Not bad. I wonder how long it will take us to go though it. Farm to table about 40 miles.
