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August 18, 2010

Heritage Harvest Festival

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For those of you in or around the Virginia area, we’ve found a special treat for you! The annual Heritage Harvest Festival will be held on September 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson’ Monticello in Virginia. The festival is perfect for foodies, vegetable lovers and those always looking to learn more about healthy eating and recipes!

The festival will honor Thomas Jefferson’s legacy as America’s first foodie and local produce enthusiast. The president championed vegetable cuisine, plant experimentation, and sustainable local agriculture.
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August 2, 2010

August is National Peach Month!

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Happy August, everyone!  It’s time to start celebrating some fun food holidays now that we’ve entered a new month.  Let’s start by celebrating our favorite fruit, because August is National Peach Month!  Read more to check out my absolute favorite peach recipes! Read the rest of this entry »

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July 22, 2010

Food Stamps Accepted At Farmer’s Markets

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If you’re one of the many people who wants to start eating organic, local food but can’t afford it, there may be a solution.  More and more farmer’s markets around the country are starting to accept SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps).  Read the rest of this entry »

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July 15, 2010

My Top 3 Frozen Summertime Treats!

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Summer is FAR too hot this year- so much so that I’m constantly looking for ways to cool down.  While staying cool is tough, these spectacular summer treats make it just a little bit easier.  Here are my 3 favorite frozen treats of summer 2010!  Read the rest of this entry »

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June 17, 2010

Happy National Apple Strudel Day!

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It’s a little odd that America would have a holiday for a traditionally Austrian and Hungarian dessert, but we’re not complaining. How can you when apple is one of the the most American fruits, in my opinion at least. Truth be told, I’ve only eaten an apple strudel once in my life. It wasn’t something I’d write home about, but we’re still going to devote a post celebrating this European pastry that has been around for centuries.
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June 10, 2010

Chicago Blackhawks Win!

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Congratulations to the Stanley Cup Champions, the Chicago Blackhawks. While I’m a little disappointed that I’ll be missing the awesome parade that will take place downtown tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. I’m happy that I’ll get the chance to congratulate this fabulous team whose players worked so hard, one of which lost seven teeth! Again, you might be puzzled over the connection to food, but it’s there alright. There was a little wager going on between Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Philadelpha Mayor Michael A. Nutter.

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