On a small family farm in East Texas, Charles Wright is giving customers what they want. He and his wife run a goat farm in Crockett, Texas called Hilltop Dairy where they provide raw goat milk to a small number of local people. The couple says selling raw milk helps them to remain financially viable—a [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Bees Are Disappearing–Are Pesticides to Blame?
Posted in news on 29 April 2008 | 1 Comment »
Take a bite of food. Now take two more. Chances are one of those bites depended on honeybees for its existence. Chances also are that food on your plate might be in jeopardy and pesticides may be part of the reason.
Events: Spotlight on the Farmer’s Market @ The Triangle
Posted in farmer's markets, organic, tagged Events, Farmer's Market, Triangle on 22 April 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This month we’re taking a look at the Austin Farmer’s Market at the Triangle in north central Austin. This particular market has only been happening since 2007, but the organizers already have a lineup of about 50 booths expected each Wednesday evening this summer. more…
What’s in season in May?
Posted in in season, news, organic, tagged April, in season, recipe on 21 April 2008 | Leave a Comment »
May has a little of everything, a lot of color and tons of great eating opportunities.
What’s in Season in May:
Arugula
Beets
Blackberries
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Cucumbers
Grapefruit
Peaches (starting mid-May)
Strawberries
Spinach
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Valencia oranges
Check Out a great Seasonal Recipe…
