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Contribute to San Jose’s Fallen Fruit Map

Do you stalk the fig tree in your neighborhood, just waiting to see the first telltale nectar appear around the blossom end? Do you reroute your...

Fresh and easy winter recipe ideas for local eating from Seattle farmers markets

Winter has been a lot of fun in the kitchen. If you are eating locally, it can be an exciting time. I preserved a number of foods last year, and...

18 new favorite local foods for buying locally at Seattle farmers markets

Every year, I like to look through my photos and highlight some of the new finds from the past year. 2011 was a tough year for weather. Summer didn...

Garlic scapes: add seasonal flavor to your food

Garlic scapes aren’t a widely known—or arguably, widely appreciated—crop. But if you haven’t yet tried using them to flavor...

25 new favorite local foods for buying locally at Seattle farmers markets

I confess I’m not much of a creature of habit. Thankfully, this trait is well-rewarded when buying locally grown products. You might head to...

Overland Park ranked #7 by CNN Money's 2010 top 100 best places to live

The Kansas City suburb of Overland Park has taken high honors in the annual list posted by CNN Money. From an eco-living perspective, here are the...

Test your green BBQ IQ Part 3: A 3 part series for eco-friendly grilling and summer entertaining

It’s time for the party. You have perfected your green grilling methods, devised a healthy menu, and now all you need is a little finesse to...

Test your green BBQ IQ Part 2: A 3 part series for eco-friendly grilling and summer entertaining

Barbecued meats can be unhealthy or even carcinogenic, but a new study has found a magical ingredient that can counteract this. This wonder food is...