On a recent trip to Whole Foods Market to purchase staples for my pantry, I was pleasantly surprised to see a large number of local items in the organic produce section. I had all but given up on Whole Foods as a source for local fruits and veggies, since they had averaged a mere 4-5 [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on October 23rd, 2008 under
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Sometimes a book will come into your life at just the right moment. It will speak to you in a way that resonates so strongly with your beliefs that you become giddy with the pure joy if its discovery. You clutch it to your chest like a life preserver and know [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on August 14th, 2008 under
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I grew up in central Pennsylvania where locally grown foods were not so easy to find. There were a few farmers markets and farm stands within driving distance, but the highlights were along the lines of Whoopee Pies and fresh breads, rather than fruits and veggies. It’s not that they don’t grow fruit [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on July 24th, 2008 under
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