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Farmers' markets really bring the world together. Locals, visitors, and newcomers all mingle around a common cause: food, farms, and community. What a great way to meet local brands, pick up meat and fresh veggies for cooking that week, plus catch u…

There are several reasons to stock a winter pantry. For me, as an unabashed prepper, it’s good to have what I need on hand in case of a huge snowfall or simple laziness discourages me from going shopping. A second, more noble reason is from my…

The holidays are coming. It’s important and easier than you think to have vegan options on the table – for guests, for the animals, for the world we live in.As you probably know, Brian is the cook in our family and was vegetarian for a…

I love focusing on local brands. And I want to not only know not only where my food comes from, but that it comes within a day’s drive. So I asked our new sponsor Sunflower Market for ideas on who to spotlight locally.Since 1978, family-owne…

Wanted to offer suggestions for shopping during all the holidays as well as throughout the year. Ask any business owner, supporting them directly means the world. Virtually all of these are our personal favorites and didn't pay or anything sly to ge…