Every time I go to Napa Valley I feel like I’ve reached one of the most beautiful spots on earth. My senses come alive – the smells, the tastes (oh, the tastes), the views, the sounds (or lack thereof) – no wonder people never leave this place! There is so much to explore that each [...]
While traveling through Argentina, I had the opportunity to visit the popular Puerto de Frutos market in the Tigre Delta – about 45 minutes outside of Buenos Aires. While the market primarily sold handmade crafts from locals living on the surrounding islands, it also had an impressive bounty from local farmers. It was great to [...]
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For those who have been following me on Twitter, you’ll know that I recently spent a few days away from Chicago eating my way around Northern California. One place that was high on my “must see” list while in San Francisco was the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. I have only been there once before – several [...]
I spent last weekend in Michigan visiting farmers markets, apple orchards and even a pie pantry! While the farmers markets will soon be coming to an end, there’s still an opportunity to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Read about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and find a CSA Farm in your area. Photos [...]
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When was the last time you went to the farmer’s market? I recently had the opportunity to swing by the Chicago Green City Market and was pleasantly surprised by how many people were there. Perhaps it was the beautiful weather that brought everyone out, but I’d like to think that most of them were there to [...]
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