On the rare weeks when I’m not able to patronize the Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market, I shudder at paying $2.50 for a red pepper at my local supermarket. My blog today is a shout out to the hardworking farmers and vendors who make that market run year round. Don’t get me wrong – shopping there ...
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Robin Emmons – CNN Top Ten Hero Needs Your Vote
I love organic produce AND people who are inspired to make a difference in their communities. Please consider voting for Robin Emmons, a Charlotte woman who is one of the CNN Top Ten Heroes. She is the visionary founder of the local Charlotte nonprofit, Sow Much Good The mission of Sow Much ...
Gleaning Day
Gleaning Day is an old-fashioned concept that is seeing a resurgence in community gardens across the country. As a kid growing up in Cleveland, I had a summer garden plot at Miles School Garden from 3rd through 12th grade. Before the first frost, the garden opened its doors to the community. ...
Talking Turkey
I've found some excellent stand-ins for chicken recently, but Gardein's Lightly Breaded Turk'y Cutlets are exceptional. We have tried this product twice and they really do have the flavor and texture of turkey - much to my carnivore hubby's delight! Here's the problem. The "homestyle gravy" ...
Chicken Re-Imagined
When people tell me they like eating less meat but need to be gluten-free, I tell them about Beyond Meat. Great tasting, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO - what more could you want? I re-imagined one of my favorite pasta recipes with Beyond Meat's Chicken-Free Strips tonight. I'm learning to cook ...
Meatless Gyros That Can Fool a Carnivore?
Is it possible that I've found a meatless gyros that can fool my carnivore husband? Introducing Viana Veggie Gyros - with just the right amount of spice and a great texture that actually had the mouth feel of meat. You may recall that I gave a less than glowing review of Viana's Kielbasa about ...
Tempted to Use Products Past Their Prime? DON’T!
My husband I have a very bad habit of buying food products "on sale" thinking that I will eventually use them in one of my new dishes. My advice is that a bargain ain't a bargain if you end up tossing it. Case in point. I found gorgeous baby eggplant at the farmers market - eggplant parmesan ...
Fall Color in the Mountains? Try Tupelo Honey Cafe!
I’m a vegetarian, I live in the South, surrounded by carnivores. This is a challenge. But I’m comforted that Asheville is emerging as a leader among Green Dining Destinations. Tupelo Honey Café, located in Asheville deserves mention. With two locations in Asheville, they can also be found in ...
