Fresh Ingredients, Fresh Recipes

“Local foods” do not have a specific definition, but typically they are grown within a 100-mile radius (some even say up to 225 miles). The farther the distance, the more energy and gasoline required to reach your plate. Buying local will save on energy costs and valuable non-renewable resources.

Local food tastes better: The crops are picked at peak freshness, and farm-made products, such as cheeses and jams, are hand-crafted for optimum flavor. Food traveling from far away is older, because of the long distances traveled in trucks or planes and the lengthy periods of time sitting in warehouses and supermarket shelves before finally reaching your table. The food is also jostled around in the shipping process, increasing the likelihood for bruising, spoilage, and an overall poorer quality. Local food tastes better because it is fresher and was grown or cultivated with the consumer in mind. Explore our websites to discover your new healthy and fresh favorite recipes!