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Practical answers for buying local food, using what is in season, and making more of what comes home from the market.
Best fall vegetables for roasting, soups, and meal prep
Fall vegetables are built for the way most people actually cook — roasting, simmering in soups, and prepping ahead. Here's which ones work best for each method and why.
Best foods to freeze, store, or preserve in fall
Fall is the best window to build a winter food supply from local farms. Some crops need nothing more than a cool shelf; others freeze or ferment beautifully with minimal effort.
Best local foods for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of the best occasions of the year to lean into local food. Here is what to look for from nearby farms and producers to make your table feel genuinely special.
Best spring vegetables to buy locally
Not all spring vegetables are worth seeking out from a local farm — but some are dramatically better when grown nearby and harvested fresh. Here are the ones worth prioritizing this season.
Best ways to use extra peaches, corn, cucumbers, and berries
Summer abundance means you will sometimes end up with more than you planned. Here are the best ways to use up extra peaches, corn, cucumbers, and berries before they go to waste.
Best winter staples to buy from small farms
Winter local farm buying is less about variety and more about quality staples. These are the items most worth seeking out from small producers during the cold months.
Comfort meals built around local winter ingredients
Winter farm ingredients — root vegetables, dried beans, cured meats, and storage squash — are exactly what you need for the kind of slow, satisfying cooking the season calls for.
Easy summer meals built around farm-fresh ingredients
Farm-fresh summer produce makes cooking easier, not harder. Here are simple, satisfying meal ideas built around what local farms have right now.
Fall meal planning with local ingredients
Meal planning in fall is easier than other seasons because the produce is sturdy, versatile, and cheap to buy in bulk. Here's how to build a practical weekly plan around what local farms actually have.
Fall produce guide: what is in season right now
Fall is one of the richest seasons for local produce. Here is a practical guide to what is in season, how to use it, and how to make the most of the harvest window.
Holiday hosting with seasonal ingredients
Hosting a holiday meal with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients changes how you plan, cook, and experience the occasion. This guide covers the practical and the personal side of doing it well.
How to build a holiday meal with local ingredients
Building a holiday meal around local ingredients is less complicated than it sounds. With a little planning and the right starting point, you can put together a table that feels genuinely rooted in the season.