#farmtotable

[magickkate]

Let's embrace the magic of seasonal eating! Here's a guide to what local foods are in season each month:

January: Root vegetables like carrots and potatoes, winter greens, citrus fruits

February: Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, winter squash

March: Asparagus, spinach, radishes, strawberries

April: Peas, lettuce, rhubarb, artichokes

May: Strawberries, cherries, peas, broccoli

June: Blueberries, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans

July: Peaches, corn, cucumbers, bell peppers

August: Watermelon, eggplant, summer squash, basil

September: Apples, pears, grapes, pumpkins

October: Cranberries, sweet potatoes, kale, squash

November: Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, parsnips

December: Citrus fruits, pomegranates, winter squash, beets

You can always use the local almanac to know what is in season in your area in order to use the best seasonal and local ingredients! Let nature guide your culinary adventures and savor the flavors of each season! 🌞🌿

[travelswithmx]

• cottage life in the woods •

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(lost the link to the 4th pic :( so sorry, but was found on Pinterest!)

[leftarrowtees]

Eat From The Side Of The Road

Welcome to the buzzing world of the locavore movement, where your food choices become a powerful statement about sustainability, community support, and personal health. As locavores, the idea is simple yet profound: prioritize food that’s grown or produced within your local region, ideally through direct relationships with farmers and artisans. This isn’t just about enjoying fresh, flavorful meals—it’s a journey towards a more sustainable and equitable food system.

So, why make the shift towards a hyperlocal diet? It all starts with the intersection of politics and food. Every purchase you make is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in. When you choose locally sourced food, you’re advocating for reduced transportation emissions and less packaging waste. Moreover, you’re making a political statement that you stand for small-scale, sustainable farming practices that often fall by the wayside in industrial agriculture debates. Eating locally isn’t just a culinary preference; it’s a political action that supports the environment and local economies.

Farm-to-table isn’t just a trendy term; it’s one of the backbones of the locavore movement. This concept stretches beyond just buying and eating local—it involves building relationships with the people who grow your food. Imagine biting into a crisp apple picked from an orchard a few miles away or savoring a slice of bread made from wheat grown and milled in your vicinity. This connection deepens one’s appreciation for food and informs more conscious eating practices.

However, being a locavore also means being adaptive and seasonal in your eating habits. It’s about syncing with nature’s cycles and not the supermarket shelves. Yes, this might mean forgoing strawberries in the winter or waiting patiently for the first tomatoes of summer, but the reward is a reconnection with the natural rhythm of your local ecosystem. Plus, seasonal food is at its peak in both nutrients and flavor—a win-win for your body and your palate.

Let’s not forget the economic impact. When you buy local, your money stays within the community, bolstering the local economy and enabling farmers to keep producing spectacular food. It’s a sustainable model that fosters community resilience, ensuring that local producers can survive and thrive even when global food markets are volatile.

While the benefits of becoming a locavore are plentiful, embracing this lifestyle isn’t without its challenges. One of the primary hurdles is accessibility; depending on where you live, finding a consistent and varied supply of local foods can be difficult, especially in urban areas or regions with limited agricultural production. The cost can also be a barrier for many, as small-scale, sustainable farming practices often result in higher prices compared to mass-produced food due to the more labor-intensive methods used. Additionally, adjusting to a seasonal diet means that the availability of certain favorite foods can be limited during off-seasons, requiring a shift in eating habits and meal planning. Despite these challenges, the effort to overcome them not only supports a sustainable lifestyle but also fosters creativity in the kitchen as you learn to use what is locally available in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking to dive deeper into the locavore lifestyle, start with your local farmers’ market or sign up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box. Engage with local food guides and apps that connect you with local eateries and food producers. Remember, becoming a locavore is not about perfection; it’s about making more mindful, informed choices whenever possible. Every small change contributes to a larger shift towards a sustainable future. So, why not let your next meal be a reflection of your values and a step towards a better world? Join the locavore movement and taste the difference—it’s delicious here!

Thank you for reading this Left Arrow Tees blog post. It is supported by our t-shirt store and if you have a few minutes we would love to have you shop around. Thank you!

[everyveganrecipe]

All about asparagus! 🌱

Eaten raw, juiced, or cooked, this vegetable is high in: essential minerals like zinc and selenium and vitamins like A, K and folate. They have active plant constituent compounds that help break up oxalic acid crystals, contain an amino acid that help relieve the body from poor digestion or exhaustion, are high in an antioxidant called glutathione, contain inulin which feed good gut bacteria, and have a good amount of healthy fiber and plant protein.

🟩 Asparagus comes in various colors though green is the most common. Green and purple asparagus are a variety of asparagus. White asparagus is made from blocking asparagus from the sun by piling soil on top of the emerging spears. Some people think white asparagus is not healthy to eat because of this, but we cannot confirm nor deny. 😉 BTW purple asparagus turns green when cooked.

❓ Did you know? They take nearly 3 years from planted as a seed to when they are ready to harvest! 🪴 Asparagus grown from seed result in a 50/50 mix of male and female plants. The flowers look slightly different between the two and the female plants produce a red berry. The production of this berry diverts energy from the plant though, making the female plant less productive per acre. That is why commercial asparagus are genetic male clones for better production yield.

🏹 Fun fact: The emperor Caesar Augustus would bark “Velocius quam asparagi conquantur!" or “Faster than cooking asparagus,” which can be loosely translated as, “Get going already!” Augustus was such a connoisseur of the elegant vegetable, he organized elite military units to procure it for him. The famed Asparagus Fleets made rounds in the empire to import the best varietals back to Rome, while the fastest runners were employed to carry fresh spears high in the Alps, where it could be frozen for later use.

www.everyveganrecipe.com

[silvirub]

Farmer’s Market

[tigerbaerli]

Farm to Table - Los Tamarindos

[folklifestyle]

JELLY OF THE MONTH CLUB! If you’re familiar with our jellies and jams you know they’re all made right here in the small town using ingredients from the farm and nearby farms. Truly farm to your table using all natural ingredients. Each month you’ll receive a unique jam or jelly inspired by the seasons and life here at the farm. We’re rather proud of these. While we can’t mail you a loaf of bread to go with it, we can assure you that you’ll be a fan of mornings after all. #shopsmall #shoplocal #americanmade #farmtotable. (at Walton Creek Farmhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUz6k-uoBz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[westernconnecticut]

Enjoy the Harvest Celebration and Fall Foliage @ Husky Meadows Farm Stay

Some of the most stunning fall foliage in the Litchfield Hills and Southern Berkshires peak during the second and third week of October making it an age-old New England tradition to celebrate the harvest. This autumn, Husky Meadows, a certified organic farm, is capping off the season with a Harvest Celebration Farm Stay from Friday, October 20, through Sunday, October 22 – think wool sweaters,…

[duraliadahliafarm]

A bouquet of Bloomquist Jean 🧡💛🎃✨

[hardikkn007]

Metropolitan agribusiness incorporates the developing, handling and conveying rural items in metropolitan and rural regions. Local area gardens, housetop ranches, tank-farming, aeroponic, and aquaponic offices, and vertical creation are instances of metropolitan agribusiness

[yarnnerd]

My first go at processing vegetables straight from the ground! Sautéed radish and onion greens are good in eggs, it turns out.

[iamtheblackbananna-blog]

From harvest to baked goods and pestos!

Today I harvested the Golden Beets, Detroit Red Beets, and Tall Top Early Wonder Beets planted in late March.

I roasted, shredded, and pureed all three into a variety of beet goodies. I've got beet top pesto made with the Golden Beet tops and roasted beet pesto.

There are beet chocolate chip cookies, beat fudgey brownies, beet bread, and blueberry beet oat muffins!

Notes for the future: thin beets better and sooner! Some of the beets I thought were single beets were actually multiple plants that didn't develop a nice root because they were crowded.

[yokelhub]

❤️ Huckleberry 📍New Paltz, NY 🔎www.yokel.shop 👋 Hey Local Yokels! ✨A brand new year! Let’s continue with the holiday spirit all year around and shop local everyday! Or just more often! Just replacing one big box purchase with a local shop purchase, consistently, makes a huge impact! 🛍️Check out what local shops are near you! Www.yokel.shop or click the link in our bio’s Linktree! ❤️ Your Local Yokels . . . #buylocal #shoplocal #smallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #woohdstock #localbusiness #newpaltz #upstateny #yokelapp #shophandmade #handmadeisbetter #smallshop #farmtotable #hudsonvalley #catskills #adirondacks #upstate #upstatenewyork #Escapebrooklyn #highlandairbnb #hudsonvalleyairbnb #newpaltzny #upstaterealestate #stayandwander #theperfecthideaway #upstateadventures #hudsonvalleyny #letsgosomewhere #weekendvibes #upstateandchill (at New Paltz (village), Ulster County, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXfZptvyQM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aconica]

I’m not trying to be lazy on my edit, but they are so different and I really like both of them. So you get two for the price of one today. Tomatoes are in season in Havana, as well as Spring Onions and cabbage. The variety of fruits and vegetables that Cubans get are directly related to what is in season. A lot of times they look pretty banged up, but they always taste pretty good. The tomatoes are much harder and a little bit greener than ours, but the flavor is really nice. Very different than what I’m used to. #cuba #centrohavana #farmtotable #cubanculture (at Centro Habana, Cuba) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8M1y6vXP7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sharonvu]

#RosieKitchen #recipeideas #friedfish fresh catch from #kelong #Grouper #farmtotable #spinach 🥬#otak from johore #egg 🥚 braise tofu & meats #oliveandlatteabs https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUTULhukj3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[osakiakiko]

今年も寝古参ファームから、たくさんの野菜が届いたよ！ わーいわーい💃💃💃 嬉しいなあ。 野菜の色は濃くて深くて光の当たる角度によって違う色になって本当にきれい。 身体は食べたもので出来ている、って当たり前のことを思い出したりしちゃうよね。 瑞々しい身体になるように、いっただっきまーす！ #vegetables #farm #farmtotable #corn #onion #tomato #broadbeans #野菜 #畑の野菜 #寝古参ファーム #優しい #そら豆 https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEAGU5vcaS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=