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Dear Friend of Farms and Food,
The PB&J your son made you after a tough day.
The lasagna you gave to a friend who just had a baby.
The (slightly singed) rack of lamb your sweetie made you for your anniversary.
Food is love! So, to celebrate Valentine's Day, we've cooked up a Stew filled with stories about Carolina farmers, chefs and home cooks who are passionate about bringing local & organic food to your table. Plus - a few tasty recipes you can lovingly prepare for your Valentine.
Warmly,
Elizabeth Read, CFSA's Communications and Development Director
P.S. Send a little love our way - tell a friend to subscribe to the Stew or to one of our other new eNewsletters: the Grower's Toolbox or the Buzz.
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by Marianna Spence, CFSA’s Membership Coordinator
If you asked the Lujan family what it takes to make the perfect wheel of their Don Gabino cheese, a delicious, rich and nutty cheese named for Sandra's Italian grandfather, they wouldn't say cows, or milk, or a creamery, or a cheese cave - they'd say community. Fabian, Sandra and their two children know that faith, the helping hands of friends, and a deep love for their family and farm are the most valuable tools of their cheesemaking trade.
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When farmers grow foods raised with community, health, and the environment at their heart, the result isn’t just better flavors—it's a better world.
Join CFSA Today!
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by guest blogger Claire Haslam, Co-Owner of The Eddy Pub
The Eddy Pub in Saxapahaw, NC has a serious mission regarding local impact - it uses 80% or more local, organic, non-GMO, antibiotic, hormone free food on the daily menu. "For us it is truly about the big picture, the real relationships, the nutrient value, the local economy, the environment, and the community." Here's how they do it.
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Buzz-worthy Sustainable Ag News Stories
Want to be in-the-know about sustainable ag issues (but don't have time to comb the web for the best news stories)? CFSA's got you covered with our new eNewsletter, the Buzz. Like busy bees, we'll collect the best articles on food and agriculture and add our commentary about why we think they're important. You'll be informed and ready to take action!
Subscribe today (and share with your friends so we can really get a buzz started!).
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by guest blogger Fawn Pattison, CFSA Member from Raleigh, NC
Despite the occasional panic attack caused by weeknight cooking, eating good-for-you food that is grown responsibly and hopefully not-too–far-away is very very high on my priority list. But, making yummy meals from unprocessed food every. single. blessed. day! can get a bit stressful. Here are a bunch of tricks that I use to make it easier.
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The Perfect Thing for Valentine's Dinner
Show your sweetheart how much you love them with this homemade, locally grown meal dreamed up by our Young Farmer of the Year (and amazing chef), Dani Rowland of Rowland's Row Family Farm! Warm, comforting and delicious Chicken Marsala with a side of gnocchi sprinkled with rich cheese. And, for dessert? Unique and beautiful apple rose puffed pastry (they're easy!).
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