Farmhouse spaghetti is the product of a great CSA bag full of wonderful in-season veggies and a jar of basic spaghetti sauce. Little hacks like this work great for busy work weeks, especially when school’s in session! Yesterday as I slurped up the last strand of spaghetti leftovers for lunch,…
My cousin shared a neat find on the (a)Musing Foodie Facebook Page the other day. A fellow blogger stumbled upon Uli Westphal, an artist who has taken the time to showcase non-standardized fruits and vegetables in what he’s calling the “Mutato-Project.” What does that mean, exactly? Well. The non-standardized produce…
Lots of us have visited farms and orchards to pick apples, strawberries, pumpkins, or maybe on an annual trek to cut down the family Christmas tree. But have you ever toured a working farm? I’m not talking a super farm, one with thousands of acres. I’m talking about a farm…
Whether you’re part of a CSA, visiting farmers’ markets or shopping at the regular grocery store, eating locally and seasonally in Maryland is simple with these tips from my brother-in-law, Shawn! Finding ways to eat locally and seasonally has increasingly becoming a priority for discerning eaters. And for good reason! Local…
The term “CSA” used to be a buzz word, but these days it’s pretty common whether you live in the city or a more rural area. Often times, however, the acronym isn’t spelled out. So, what’s a CSA, you ask? Let’s keep this simple. Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a food production…
A couple of weeks ago I met up with an old friend who now lives in Chile within a small, self-made, off the grid community that’s thriving as a family in a sustainable lifestyle. We talked about life back in Maryland, and how my family has adopted a lot of…