http://www.buylocalchallenge.org Can you imagine 30 days of buying only local foods? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:48:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With local vegetables at their peak, it's nice to find a dish that incorporates so many of them. Enjoy this take on traditional lasagne. For you gluten-free folks, use corn tortillas instead of wheat. Southwest Lasagne Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef, turkey or chicken 9-10 wheat tortillas (more if using corn tortillas) 3 ears of ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/recipe-southwest-lasagne-56.html Participating in the Buy Local Challenge has always been more about the issue than the competition, but I do like to win. Now, Marylanders get to win. Today the Governor launches a State-wide Buy Local Challenge. For this week starting Saturday, July 19th.....Maryland residents are encouraged to Buy Local and ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/marylanders-do-a-buy-local-challenge-18.html FRIED OKRA Ingredients needed: 1/2 cup local buttermilk 4 tablespoons hot sauce 2 local eggs 32 local okra pods, washed and cut in 1/2 lengthwise Salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal Creole seasoning from scratch Vegetable oil, for frying Tomato Marmalade In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce and eggs. Mix well. Add the okra and season with ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/french-fried-okra-with-artisanal-ketchup-17.html 1. Learn that supporting your local economy makes you feel good. 2. Understand what the messages behind sustainable agriculture, organic farming, and healthy living really mean. 3. Find out how your food is grown and how it gets to you. 4. ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/the-top-10-reasons-to-buy-local-13.html It’s fresh. Buying local food means there is less time between when your food was harvested and when it gets to your table. It’s better for the environment. Local foods require less packaging and travel less distances, saving on waste and pollution. It’s better for you. Local foods are more nutritious: food ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/the-benefits-of-buying-local-11.html You might find yourself in a decision-making quandary when trying to buy local. Not everything you’re used to can be made in the local area. Does that mean you should forgo, or worse, give up and reach for the Doritos? No! Here are other values that will help you continue ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/decisions-decisions%e2%80%a6-10.html 1. Take public transportation or be prepared to walk. Unlike the supermarket, it’s difficult to park close since streets are often blocked in and around the market. 2. Take plenty of cash. It makes each transaction faster as the vendors typically aren’t “wired” for credit cards (think carbon copies.) And, it’s ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/farmer%e2%80%99s-market-survival-guide-7.html Hit the farmer's market before the supermarket. Plan your meal around local ingredients you find at the market, and round out your needs with a quick trip to the supermarket. Shop on the weekends. Most markets take place on the weekends and give you an opportunity to spend time browsing the ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/easy-ways-to-eat-local-9.html Flirt with your food producer! Brush up on your conversational skills and talk about the food you’re purchasing. Buying local is about many things, including building relationships. It’s important not only to support your local economy, but also to understand the food you’re eating. This fresh, local food is good ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/questions-to-ask-food-producers-12.html Buying local is about supporting the local economy (no matter where you are), but most importantly, it's about learning. Learning about food, learning about health and nutrition, learning about the local economy. Buying locally grown foods supports many aspects of daily life than you might know, and this Challenge is ... http://www.buylocalchallenge.org/the-rules-of-the-game-4.html