Five Fantastic Local Food Finds

Five Fantastic Local Food Finds

We have so many great things to eat in these parts that are made with local ingredients. Here’s five that I recommend seeking out and trying:

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{name} Posted by Jamie Oberdick on 09/13, 2017 at 09:13 AM

Tags: Fivefinds | AltoonaFarmersMarket | VillageEatinghouse | WorldsFare | Ottos | Gigi's |

Smoking peppers for future use the easy way

Smoking peppers for future use the easy way

Smoke flavor is a favorite of mine, something I can’t get enough of. I love barbecue, chipotle peppers, smoked salmon, you name it…if it’s smoky, I’m game.

As an avid gardener, I often become overwhelmed with a surplus of peppers, especially the hot ones since they are so prolific. At first I either gave them away until people were sick of seeing me with them, then I started to freeze the peppers. Then one day I got an idea: smoke them.

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{name} Posted by Jamie Oberdick on 09/07, 2017 at 10:22 AM

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Saturday farmers markets still going strong into fall

Saturday farmers markets still going strong into fall

You can certainly measure the seasons by what you see at our local farmers markets. The spring onions, greens, radishes, etc. transition to things like green beans, summer squash, tomatoes, corn, and peppers. And now, we begin the shift to fall produce, like pumpkins, apples, and winter squash.

There is nothing quite like going to a farmers market on a relaxing Saturday. Everyone seems to be in a good mood, there’s always something new to find, and you just can’t beat local food.

Here’s a list of local Saturday markets…maybe there’s one on this list you’ve never been to before?:

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{name} Posted by Jamie Oberdick on 09/01, 2017 at 07:50 AM

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How to help the Texas local food community recover from Harvey

How to help the Texas local food community recover from Harvey

Hurricane Harvey will go down in history as one of the worst natural disasters ever to hit the United States. By now you’ve seen the images of flooded homes, of people with what possessions they can save on boats looking for shelter, and of highways under 15 feet of water.

While the human cost is great, much of it has been focused on urban areas. Meanwhile, farmers in southeast Texas and Louisiana have suffered greatly and can use our help.

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{name} Posted by Jamie Oberdick on 08/30, 2017 at 03:10 PM

Tags: Hurricane | aid | farmers |

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