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Bon Appétit
July 5, 2010 – 11:15 am | 2 Comments
Bon Appétit

One of the best things about living in the UK is the proximity to France. We always say we’ll go there often (seriously – it’s just over 2 hours by train London-Paris) but somehow it …

8 Tips for Navigating Farmer’s Markets
June 30, 2010 – 1:23 am | 3 Comments
8 Tips for Navigating Farmer’s Markets

Farmer’s Markets aren’t what they used to be. Once the domain of the purely earthy-crunchy, now Farmer’s Markets are thriving with people from all walks of life participating. They’re often crowded and you might have to endure a bit of jostling to get at the good pile of tomatoes. Here’s some tips for navigating your local venue.

Omega-3 and Omega-6: A question of balance
May 24, 2010 – 4:35 pm | 3 Comments
Omega-3 and Omega-6: A question of balance

In our post about Fats and Oils, we mentioned that Omega-3 has become a buzzword lately; it’s cited as a cure for everything from heart disease to short attention span. But it’s not as simple …

Beat the Lines at Your Local Farmer’s Market
May 12, 2010 – 1:22 am | No Comment
Beat the Lines at Your Local Farmer’s Market

True Food is catching wind of a new Farmer’s Market service. Place your order online and then arrive at the Market with your bundle waiting for you, hand selected by the farmer himself. You’ll get dibs on the good stuff and won’t have to worry about sorting through picked over bins.

From the Farm to the Market to Your Door
April 28, 2010 – 1:11 am | One Comment
From the Farm to the Market to Your Door

Greenologist is a delivery-on-demand service. Lauren Friel and her cohorts shop the Farmers’ Markets for you, get exactly what you want (if the farmers have it on hand), and deliver it to your doorstep.