Are you looking for an opportunity to travel, learn about sustainable living, and work outside? WWOOFing may be right for you. WWOOFing stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms and provides a chance for willing workers to work on organic farms around the world in exchange for food and lodging. WWOOFing was started in England as Working Weekends on Organic Farms and has since gained popularity around the world. … READ MORE
With the current trend to eat and shop locally taking center stage on the Eastern Shore, artisan businesses are abounding. One such business is the brewery. Perhaps showcasing our area’s love for beer, the local brewery also allows entrepreneurial creatives an outlet to experiment with flavors and styles to produce something their neighbors can enjoy. More people in this area are coming to appreciate the intricacies of the craft, … READ MORE
There is a poultry farm near Greensboro, MD whose property was once covered with wild pink roses; Eglantine roses. One would picture the farm to be a beautiful place to grow up; wild roses, soft fragrance, open farm land, and some of the prettiest farm animals on the shore. Peggy and Sheldon Lewis grew up on Eglantine Farm. Their farm was better known for its one, single, award winning … READ MORE
It’s a new year. If I have to see another commercial for a weight loss program, I may scream. It is, however, a good time for a fresh start or to reflect and re-center on goals and priorities. I think everyone begins with some sort of resolution; even if it’s a resolution to not make resolutions. Renewing my goals to eat better and more consciously is at the top … READ MORE
This is a Vitamix 3600. It’s awesome. This is also the original owner’s manual and cookbook- also awesome. The Vitamix is a circa 1970 marvel with a high power blender and pouring spout that also heats; perfect for soup making. My dad found this gem at a yard sale in perfect working condition. After a little cleaning, it was as good as new. Items like this, with history, add … READ MORE
This Wednesday, October 24th is Food Day. Food Day was started as a movement to celebrate healthy, affordable, fair, and sustainable food. Food Day was organized by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. According to their website, the main goal was to organize and strengthen the food movement to affect food policy change. 50-million Americans are food insecure or near hunger. This is not in a foreign … READ MORE
Root Gourmet is a restaurant in Rehoboth, DE that specializes in healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals. Open since Memorial Day, the establishment has seen a steady flow of traffic through their cafe, has been consistently busy catering events, and offers extreme sensory overload. The bold and bright colors of Root Gourmet are eye catching; lime green, tangerine, and rusted red are incorporated throughout the café. A stocked pantry area … READ MORE
Have picky eaters at home? Including them in meal planning could be the answer and the Red Doors Community Center can help. Among many new program offerings you can find the “Fresh Chefs: Farm to Table Cooking for Kids” course. Instructor Mendy Fiori will introduce children ages pre-K to fourth grade to a seasonal fruit or vegetable every week, show them how to cook it, and do an educational, … READ MORE
It’s a special day for those who follow a plant-based diet. Lovers of legumes, sprouts, lettuces, nightshades, and a host of other goodies grown in the ground have cause to celebrate. October 1st is World Vegetarian Day, and has been since 1977 when the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) deemed it such. According to NAVS, World Vegetarian Day is an “annual celebration to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing … READ MORE
Are you looking for an opportunity to travel, learn about sustainable living, and work outside? WWOOFing may be right for you. WWOOFing stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms and provides a chance for willing workers to work on organic farms around the world in exchange for food and lodging. WWOOFing was started in England as Working Weekends on Organic Farms and has since gained popularity around the world. … READ MORE
Join us for an evening of enjoyable, fresh, locally grown and produced dinner on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 5 pm. The Eleven Forks dinner is a potluck event. Please bring a dish and RSVP by the Friday prior. Nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Eleven Forks dinners are always family friendly. The creation of Eleven Forks dinners was a product of the chaos I create for not … READ MORE
I was looking through a local magazine a couple of weeks ago and noticed an advertisement about Farm to Table dinners at a restaurant in Rehoboth called Nage. Immediately intrigued, I checked their website for more information. Every Thursday, Nage features a Farm to Table series highlighting a different local, sustainable, and organic farmer. The specials are different each time and are dictated by what the farmer brings. The … READ MORE
The restaurant industry is undoubtedly, changing. Instead of simply presenting menu selections, establishments are increasingly informing diners of where the featured foods come from. In this way, the restaurants are supporting local farmers and fishermen and simultaneously taking the guesswork out of how fresh the food is, or how far its traveled. Leading the charge of promoting the use of fresh, sustainable, often organic, local food sources in the … READ MORE