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17 results in Guide for "blueberries"
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What to do with blueberries
Blueberries are easy to snack on, but a large amount still goes faster if you give it a few deliberate uses. These ideas help you enjoy them before they wrinkle or ferment.
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Bulk Produce for Canning and Freezing — Is It Economical?
Buying bulk produce from local farms during peak season — for canning, freezing, and preserving — can be one of the best per-pound values in local food. Here's how the math works and where to start.
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Buying Local Food for One Person vs a Family of Four
The economics and logistics of buying local food look very different depending on household size. Here's how to approach local food buying whether you're shopping for yourself or feeding a family.
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Direct from farm vs big food distribution
Buying food directly from the people who grew it and buying through a large food distribution system are fundamentally different models. Here is what those differences mean for you.
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Fresh-Picked vs Supermarket Produce — Does It Really Matter?
Is produce that was picked this morning actually different from what's at the grocery store? Yes — in ways that are measurable, visible, and taste-able. Here's what the evidence shows.
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How to Preserve Summer Produce for Later
Summer gives you more great produce than you can eat right now. Here's how to freeze, pickle, and put up the best of the season so you're eating local food all winter long.
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Local Food vs Organic Food — Which Matters More?
Local and organic are not the same thing, and choosing between them depends on what you're buying. Here's how to think about both labels and when each one actually matters.
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Preserving Local Food — Canning, Fermenting, Drying, and Freezing
The best way to eat well year-round from local farms is to preserve the harvest at peak season. Here's a practical guide to the four main preservation methods with safety guidance from USDA.
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Summer produce guide: the best fruits and vegetables in season
Summer is the most abundant time of year for local produce. Here is a practical guide to what is in season, what to prioritize, and how to make the most of it.
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The best local foods to stock up on in summer
Summer is the best time of year to buy in bulk, freeze, and preserve local food. Here are the items worth stocking up on and how to make them last.
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U-Pick Farms vs Pre-Picked Farm Stands — Which Is the Better Buy?
U-pick farms let you harvest your own produce at lower prices. Pre-picked farm stands offer the same freshness with less effort. Here's how the two compare on cost, quality, and experience — so you can decide what's…
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What to buy first when shopping local
Not sure what to order on your first local food shop? Some products deliver a much more noticeable improvement over the grocery store version than others. Start with these.
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What to Buy From Local Farms in Summer
Summer is peak season for local farms — tomatoes, corn, peppers, berries, and more are at their absolute best right now. Here's what to prioritize and why buying direct from a grower makes all the difference.
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What to do with extra strawberries
Extra strawberries do not give you much time, so the best plan is to sort them quickly and use the most delicate berries first. These ideas help you get through them before mold or softness takes over.
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Why Buying Local Food Matters More Than Ever
Local food isn't just a trend — it's a practical choice with real benefits for your health, your community, and the farmers who grow your food.
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Why summer produce tastes better when it is truly fresh
The flavor difference between truly fresh local summer produce and grocery store alternatives is not just perception — there are real reasons why freshness changes everything.
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Your guide to local summer fruit
Summer is the best season for local fruit by a wide margin. This guide covers what to look for, when it peaks, and how to get the most out of every variety.