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Click on a region of the country to read posts from participants in that region.
Locavore Nation is a year-long effort to see what it takes to live by a regionally based diet.
Join us as 15 individuals from around the country share their experiences as they try to get 80 percent of their food from local, organic, seasonal sources and then incorporate it into tasty, healthy meals. Can they do it? Check back often as their stories unfold—and offer your comments on their actions along the way. Or follow along on-air as our participants check in periodically with Lynne.
Feeling better with better weather
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for your advice and your good wishes. Today I feel better than I have in weeks. It is nice to not feel as stiff, sore, and bruised as I had been. I am healing... Continue reading
Planting tomatoes
I can't believe it's been a month since I last made an entry. I've been in a lull, not making any new changes. I've had some Early Girl tomato plants on my windowsill for over a month. They're not... Continue reading
Cravings
I officially have my first cravings. I am not craving fast food, or Twinkies, or any other processed food. No, I am craving home grown produce. You see, I am an avid gardener. I love growing food so much that... Continue reading
A Splendid Weekend
According to dictionary.com, a groupie is "an enthusiastic supporter or follower." I guess that makes me a groupie, since I made the 2 hour trek to Livonia, MI on Saturday to watch Lynne Rossetto Kasper make a scrumptious meal from... Continue reading
Opening Day at the Market !
The Kalamazoo Farmers' Market sparkled yesterday, thanks to the efforts of our Market Master, Pat. Tables were freshly painted and new signs welcomed visitors. And Saturday was the perfect day to kick off the new season - sunny, breezy and... Continue reading
Omnivore's Dilemma
In early March, my husband and I attended a discussion of the "Omnivore's Dilemma" written by Michael Pollen. It was a very interesting, thought provoking discussion. Many of the issues that have been discussed in Locavore Nation blogs were brought... Continue reading
These little piggies came all the way home
On Friday Dan and I drove to the southern tip of the neighboring county, a scenic 90-minute journey on winding country roads. Our destination: the farm of a friend known as Doug the Pig Man. We had purchased two piglets... Continue reading
Local market access- still looking
This past weekend I finally made it to the West Side Market. It was great, and reminded me of all the big markets in other large cities. There are some advantages to living in a large urban area. If anyone... Continue reading
Finally Planting
I tilled the garden before the rains last weekend, and we started planting this week. There's still a threat of frost, so more cold-hardy vegetables are all that can be planted now. Around the first of June the rest --... Continue reading