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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Exciting Times At The Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Apr 27, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud
Happy sunny Sunday to all! :) Folks, we have some great times in the Bluegrass coming up! First off, the biggie of the year...the 140 th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3 rd . I don't care what you say, if you live in the Commonwealth, it is...
HERBAL PROPERTIES PART THREE
CAROLINA HERBS!!! - Apr 25, 2014 - By Elaynn
We often hear words such as alterative, anti microbial , aperient, cholagogue and other strange sounding names. But, what are they? These are all called actions or herbal properties. They refer to the energetic pathway of how an herb affects...
Des Moines, IA -- On her blog The Noise of Boys , Jodi recently reviewed Maple Syrup and Raw Honey from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. Along with reviewing the Mohawk Valley Trading Co.’s products, Jodi is also hosting a giveaway for one glass bottle of...
Super Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Apr 25, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud
It looks like Mother Nature will be shining down on us this Saturday! :) Perfect weather for a trip to the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! Our farmers have been struggling with the cold temperatures, so many of the usual spring offerings are going to be a...
When Life gives you Lemons, Make Limoncello!
Fairview Orchards - Apr 25, 2014 - By Sean_1
The first time I ever tasted limoncello was a small batch made at a little pizzeria in Oakland, California where everything was sourced locally and made with lots of love and tradition. The delicious lemon liqueur is a classic Southern Italian...
Organic and Your Health
The LocalHarvest Blog - Apr 24, 2014 - By Guillermo
Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. We all know there are compelling environmental reasons to choose organic food. Many of us buy organic out of a belief that it must be healthier, too. In terms of avoiding the potential toxicity of pesticide...
Why honey is the only food that doesn't go bad...
Winter Park Honey - Apr 23, 2014 - By Scott_1
Honey is magic. Besides its delicious taste, it’s pretty much the only food that does not spoil while in an edible state. But why, exactly, doesn’t honey go bad? Honey has a lot of pretty incredible properties. It’s been used and investigated for ...
Two More Good Reasons to Grow Haricot Vert Beans, ...
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 23, 2014 - By Arlene
Two More Good Reasons to Grow Haricot Vert Beans Click here to order your seeds now Haricot Vert with Shallots Ingredients: 1/2 pound of haricot vert,...
Raw Meadowfoam Honey
Winter Park Honey - Apr 23, 2014 - By Scott_1
Raw Meadowfoam honey is created by the bees from the Meadowfoam which blooms in the valleys of Oregon State. The weather conditions must be perfect for the bees to create this delicate honey. Hence, many years have passed since they've been able to create...
How to make Mullein Leaf Tea
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 22, 2014 - By Arlene
Dried mullein leaves, flowers and roots can all be used to heal these lung abating conditions . A mullein tea is the most common method of preparing the herb and the recipe below makes one cup of tea, which can be consumed up to 3 times a day. Using ...