The Fruits of CO-OPeration

For members of the Doylestown Food Co-Op, March 22nd was a special day. That was the day of their Grand Opening, the culmination of many years hard work and planning. Their first Grand Opening had been delayed by power outages caused by the February 6th ice storm, making it that much more special. “So many…

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A Salad by Any Other Name…

Why is a salad called a salad? These are the questions we (ok, I) ask ourselves as we chomp into the first bites of locally-grown lettuces this season…  “Salad” comes from “sal”, ie, salt. In ancient times (and modern, as well), salt was an ingredient in the salad dressing. As they say, clothes make the…

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I’m Not a Sprout, I’m a Microgreen!

Question: Sprouts and Microgreens are: a.) Basically the same thing b.) Sort of the same thing c.) Two totally different things d.) The preferred diet of the Asiatic Water Buffalo   Answer: c.) Two totally different things Congratulations if you got it right! Sprouts and microgreens, while often referred to as one and the same,…

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Living Local: Buying Local, and Knowing from Whom You Buy

  Wondering how you can support your local community? Try committing to buying local, and buying from people you know. Lisa White, President of the Doylestown Food Co-op, really encourages people to buy local, as much as possible, as a way to ensure the continued vitality of your community. “I love where I live and…

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