Tag Archives: Grocery store

Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets

by Harry Cline Originally posted July 8, 2013 on the Western Farm Press blog. Just because a farmer’s market vendor says it’s true does not make it true. Ask questions; legitimate farmers will be glad to answer them. Farmers’ markets are like … Continue reading

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What’s In Season in June?

As we head into the summer months, we can expect to begin seeing the higher temperatures common to June and a larger variety of in-season locally grown produce in the stalls at the farmers markets and in the bins at … Continue reading

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How to Eat Like a Locavore

It seems like there are so many different styles of eating these days that you need a menu of sorts to ensure you always know what it means when someone says “I am a –insert food choice style here-“.  While … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in May?

Along with flowers, May also brings a broad range of delicious and fresh fruits and vegetables to your local farmers’ markets and grocery store aisles.  Searching out locally sourced produce, meat, and dairy products can help you stretch your food … Continue reading

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Healthier Eating Habits Not Hindered by Higher Prices

In the battle of the bulge we seem to be making a little headway.  A recently published book by Michael Moss called “Salt Sugar Fat” found that Americans are choosing healthier every year.  Although the increase is only about 5% … Continue reading

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