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Quarantines and closures have really put a squeeze on local food producers. A majority of these smaller farmers make most of their sales from in-person events like community farmer’s markets, festivals, and displays in local stores. These types of sales opportunities have been extremely limited for over a year. This has forced these smaller food producers to find a way to sell their goods online. There is steep competition with the grocery delivery giants to find a way to get their products into people’s homes. The Pandemic & Food Supply The pandemic turned our food supply system upside down. Many...

Lots of people have never discovered the beautiful fruits and vegetables of Asia. The popularity of Asian cuisine has risen over the past twenty years. More local food growers are incorporating Asian produce into their growing seasons. People are trying new things. Ethnic foods have unique flavors and tastes, it’s something different and new to try. Let’s talk about seven of the best Asian specialty produce items you should try with your family.  Bok Choy Bok Choy is a healthy, versatile Asian vegetable that’s sometimes called Chinese white cabbage. It has been eaten for thousands of years in China. Bok...

When you wake up to face the day you want to eat a healthy breakfast that will give you energy throughout your morning. Finding the best options for you and still having variety is the key. Eating a protein bar for breakfast every single day can get pretty boring. Eating a good meal for breakfast doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice how healthy it is.  Making sure you have a good breakfast that will sustain you prevents you from getting hungry too soon and incessantly snacking later on. You're less likely to overeat if you aren't feeling ravenous before...

There are lots of powerful foods that grow from the Earth. Many of them have amazing nutritional and health benefits. There are delicious and exotic fruits, vegetables, and herbs that you may have never even heard of. They can help prevent serious illness and disease. They're sometimes even called superfoods. Anything is worth a try to improve your overall health and wellness.  Certain foods can provide special vitamins and even help boost our immune systems. They can ward off sickness. Some foods can help those suffering from pain and swelling. Incorporating some of these wonder foods into your diet could...