M-WV Eat Local Challenge

Buy local! I know, accidents happen to the best of us. But this is the kind of thing that just reinforces my intention to know where my food comes from and how it is raised and processed. Plastic foam trays have always had a big ick-factor for me, anyway. But maybe that's just me...

Or... cucumber yogurt dip with fresh herbs and no shrimp... whichever you prefer! The Recipe of the Week page is now updated with this very refreshing sounding dish....

Hi all — sorry for the delay in the roundup and the weekly recipe. Life... busy... well, I'm sure you know how it is. Both will be up before the end of the night! I may check out all the blogs and post the week 5 (June 22-28 ) roundup too, maybe tomorrow, if most everyone has written something. I can always edit and add to the roundups if needed. My timing is all wonky. ANYway... on to the...

Here's an easy way to make your own cheese. Exact amounts are found on the Food Wishes Video Recipes blog. I don't recommend watching this if the sight of curdled milk makes you queasy....

I leave my bags at home way too often, and I really don't mean to. And every time they whip out the plastic, I'm smacking myself in the head. GAH. nataliedee.com...

Blueberry season is approaching! This week's recipe of the week is now posted and works great with either fresh or frozen berries.

Our recipe from last week, for old-fashioned strawberry preserves, has been a popular post... did anyone try it? We'd welcome comments on how it turned out. On to the roundup! Pat at Cooking from the Market was out of town at the beginning of week three and missed the farmers' market, so she turned to her pantry and freezer for inspiration. Utilizing local, canned crab meat, Pat made some...