Tag: locavore

Six Reasons Katniss Everdeen Makes a Case for Local Eating

November 22, 2013 by rachelocal

Over a year ago, at the very start of this blog, I wrote a little-read post about Katniss Everdeen and how her victory in the Hunger Games could be attributed to a diet of local foods. I thought I’d re-share today, in honor of today’s opening of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. I’ll be in the theater tomorrow night with friends, marveling at Jennifer Lawrence and wishing I had my own bow and arrow (and my own Gale). *** “May the […]

Categories: Farmer's Markets • Tags: food, humor, hunting, Katniss, Katniss Everdeen, life, local, locavore, movies, The Hunger Games

Food Snobs Anonymous

June 26, 2013 by rachelocal

I have a problem. The other day a friend asked me about a recipe I posted here on the blog. She wondered where she could score the same cut of meat I used. My eyes twinkled, my pulse quickened as I explained in detail where she could not only get this choice meat, but also how to cut it and which knife she should buy to do the cutting. I may have even uttered the words, “You need to find […]

Categories: Local Farms, Random, Video • Tags: Charlie Brown, food, food club, life, local, locavore

Why Local is Better than Loco

January 25, 2013 by rachelocal

I’ve hung out with Jules from Go Jules Go before. If you missed any of our escapades, take some time to catch up: Here’s where Jules made me eat avocados at Cheesecake Factory. And here’s where she drank all the beer. Fortunately, our shenangians are on-going. We spent Monday together in New Hope, PA, and decided to meet at a Mexican restaurant called Blue Tortilla. I studied the menu beforehand, memorized the description of their guacamole (being a locavore can […]

Categories: Restaurant • Tags: art, blogging, food, friendship, humor, life, local, locavore, Mexican food

One GOOD Thing About Winter

January 16, 2013 by rachelocal

This morning I woke up to a dark bedroom, hazy and gray with no light forcing its way between blinds and through curtains. Rationally, I thought it was 3 am and I still had hours of sleep ahead of me. A quick glance at my phone told me a different story; slumber was over and it was time to face the day. Looking outside, I saw a steely slate sky and the misty drizzle of cold rain. Seeing as “day” […]

Categories: Local Farms, Local Stores • Tags: Community Supported Agriculture, CSA, food, gardening, local, locavore, vegetarian, winter blues

I’ve-Overindulged-One-Too-Many-Times Red Lentil Stew

December 17, 2012 by rachelocal

You know the lyrics… It’s that time of year when the world falls in love. Every song you hear seems to say…. Eat pies. And cake. Now try this ham with maple glaze. Wash it down with some fudge. This time of year is TERRIBLE for healthy eating. Cookies, pies, meat-heavy dishes, hot chocolate, copious amounts of red wine, and cheese plates are everywhere. Making good choices is difficult and overindulgence becomes a habit. I’ve overindulged one too many times […]

Categories: Fall Recipes, Local Stores, Recipes, Winter Recipes • Tags: Christmas, food, health, holidays, life, locavore, Whole Foods

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Another Reason to Eat Local

October 12, 2012 by rachelocal

While running some work errands today, I happily listened to Here and Now on National Public Radio. John Lippert, a reporter at Bloomberg Markets magazine, shared his report “Danger on Your Dinner Plate.” I don’t usually like to be a harbinger of gloom and doom, but after discovering how lax food safety regulations are in our country and in other food import countries, I had to share. I learned that 48 million Americans get sick and 3,000 die from food borne […]

Categories: Documentaries • Tags: Bloomberg, food, health, local, locavore, news, NPR

I’m a Food Renegade

July 13, 2012 by rachelocal

Having Breakfast with Steinbeck the other day got me thinking about all the questions I have regarding our food choices in this country. I don’t usually like to cause a ruckus, but nothing gets under my skin more than the way our food is produced, packaged, and promoted. So I’m fighting back. In my way. I’m fighting back by buying local and knowing how my food is grown or raised. Countless people I know have the same questions about genetically […]

Categories: Documentaries, Random • Tags: blogging, food, food renegade, local, locavore, revolution

I’m a Mostly Vegetarian, Sometimes Vegan, Always Locavore (Sort of)

June 16, 2012 by rachelocal

I called my friend Allison the other morning to discuss our upcoming summer plans. We always veer off topic so here’s how part of our conversation went. . . Me: “I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries lately. Documentaries like Forks over Knives.” A: “I can’t bring myself to watch it.” Me: “Well, don’t, because it will change your mind about the food you eat.” A: “I won’t watch it then.” Me: “I’m thinking that what I’m really getting at […]

Categories: Documentaries, Random • Tags: food, humor, life, local, locavore, Parks and Recreation, vegan, vegetarian

Local Cheese and Personality at Fromage

June 6, 2012 by rachelocal

Walking into Fromage, a Cheese Boutique in Middletown is like reuniting with an old high school friend. Time has passed, but your affinity for each other hasn’t. Mainly because Christopher Pride, the proprietor, knows his way around some banter. The husband and I walked into the store while Chris chatted with a friendly couple buying cheese, bread, and meats for a dinner party. Oh, the banter I was privy to! While listening and giggling on occasion, I looked around the shop. Local items abound at Fromage! Chris […]

Categories: Local Farms, Local Stores • Tags: bread, cheese, food, honey, life, local, locavore, vegetarian

Two Lists for Local Eating

June 4, 2012 by rachelocal

Today’s the day; I am a locavore. As of right now, I will only eat locally sourced foods. I’m not gonna lie, I kind of feel like I’m going on a diet. I am, after all, purposely restricting my food choices. In an effort to allow my new locavore status to inspire me rather than scare me (I love Italian cheeses so much!), I decided to make two lists. The first list states the reasons I’m embarking on this All […]

Categories: Delaware Farms, Farmer's Markets • Tags: coffee, CSA, farmer's market, food, health, life, local, locavore

Twelves Grill and What I Did With the Leftovers

May 31, 2012 by rachelocal

There’s no better way to spend an afternoon than gallivanting around the countryside with a friend. That’s just what I did Tuesday with my friend, Natalie. We took to the road to find something good and local, and ended up in West Grove, Pennsylvania at Twelves Grill and Cafe. Twelves is an elegant restaurant housed in a renovated 1883-built bank. You can even reserve space for your own wine in the walk-in brass vault to enjoy when you inevitably make […]

Categories: Recipes, Restaurant, Winter Recipes • Tags: farmer's market, food, life, local, locavore, recipes, restaurants, seasonal, vegetarian

Local Treats + Cows = Somerset Farm

May 28, 2012 by rachelocal

“Who wants a treat?” When my dad uttered these words, my eight-year-old self would fly into a flurry of excitement. A treat meant ice cream. And ice cream meant Peaceful Meadows, a dairy farm in Massachusetts (my homeland). Not only does Peaceful Meadows have amazing ice cream treats, but it also has cows. Lots of them to watch whilst enjoying your Coconut Chocolate Almond Hot Fudge Sundae with extra (and homemade) whipped cream. Nothing better in the world even now […]

Categories: Delaware Farms, Local Stores • Tags: food, ice cream, life, local, locavore, memorial day

Until Life is Gentle Again Eat Greens

May 26, 2012 by rachelocal

A few years back I survived a particularly difficult patch of life. As I was going through it, my family and friends encouraged and supported me, endlessly and patiently. I remember one encouraging gift I received from my brother and his wife–a hummingbird candle holder (I love birds of all kinds) and a card. The card was the best part, because on the inside I read these simple words: “Until life is gentle again.” That one phrase filled me with […]

Categories: Gardening, Random, Recipes • Tags: food, gardening, life, local, locavore, spinach

Strawberry Picking with the Joneses

May 23, 2012 by rachelocal

I promised Cindi Filasky I would be back to pick strawberries, so a few days ago my dear friend Phil and I headed to Middletown. I was beyond excited about this adventure because Phil has two amazing children–Sean, a charming, melt-your-heart-with-his-smile four-year-old, and Sophie, an intoxicatingly darling (and outspoken) two-year-old. Such great ages for the wonders of strawberry picking. Combine their adorableness with the the fact that they speak with a lovely South African accent and your heart could literally […]

Categories: Delaware Farms, Farmer's Markets, Local Stores • Tags: Christianity, farmer's market, food, gardening, life, local, locavore, photography, strawberries

8 Step Guide to Planting Tomatoes

May 18, 2012 by rachelocal

It seems as if everything’s come full circle for me. If you remember, I started my local experiment due to a mind-blowing cherry tomato from John’s Farmer’s Market. Almost a year later, I find myself in John’s backyard helping him plant those very tomatoes. See, full circle. Here’s how we did it, step by step. Step 1 – Dig Holes. (This is, of course after you’ve tilled your plot and made sure your soil is suitable for planting by checking […]

Categories: Farmer's Markets, Gardening • Tags: food, gardening, life, local, locavore, planting, plants, tomatoes