So, 30 days, 30 challenges, 30 different local foods. How did I do on the NOFA-NY Locavore Challenge? Let’s just say I’ve always been my harshest critic, but I’d say that I “passed.” Let’s look at the numbers: On Food: From 30 days, I ate mainly or strictly local for 28. Of the 30 different … Continue reading
Daily Challenge: Sip on Local Beer, Wine, Spirits or Juices Food of the Day: Locally Brewed Beer Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A man walks into a bar… No, seriously! When people ask me, “What do you write?” I half-joke, “Whatever I’m paid to write!” For the past year, what I’ve been … Continue reading
Daily Challenge: Join the Just Label It Campaign Food of the Day: Corn I carry a deep dark secret. Okay, it’s not a deep dark secret, as I do admit my guilt to those who want to listen. So, here it goes: I have an intimate connection to Monsanto. As such, it may be duplicitous … Continue reading
I once heard that it takes two weeks to develop a new habit. Whether or not this is true, I have certainly struggled this final week of the NOFA-NY Locavore Challenge. It’s been more about time than eating (with the exception of a couple days, I’ve stayed all or mostly local). With the kids back … Continue reading
Daily Challenge: Cook with a Local Oil or Butter Food of the Day: Butter Having local butter is never an issue in my house. It’s all we ever have. I usually buy from Ronnybrook at the greenmarket: They have sweet, salted, cinnamon and garlic. While I like making my own garlic butter, theirs is so … Continue reading
As I feared, my resolve to blog daily during the NOFA-NY Locavore Challenge was upended this week when I was slammed with (paid) work and couldn’t manage to get in the daily posts. Blogging is an interesting animal: Few bloggers can monetize their ruminations, so in that regard I’m rather ahead of the game (of … Continue reading
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