Bon Appetit! (Locally, that is)

We’ve been very busy over the past couple days.

Lots has occupied us, but one very exciting, delicious event that’s kept us busy is our attempt to eat even more locally than we usually do. (To be honest, we usually are locavores.)

 Perhaps you missed it, but Tuesday ushered in the 5th Annual Eat Local challenge.

You can register and officially accept the challenge here. Or you can accept the challenge quietly, though the more who sign up, the better.

Suggested reading (aside from our previous blog posts about local food sources):

• WHY Eat Local
• “When you buy direct from local farmers, your dollars stay within your community, and strengthen the local economy. More than 90¢ of every dollar you spend goes to the farmer, thus preserving farming as a livelihood and farmland.^“
• 8 Reasons to Eat Locally
• And from the Gainesville Sun about our own Eat Local challenge–http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120424/articles/120429858

Of course, there are thousands of other reasons to eat locally. But if you’re reading this site, we’re willing to bet you’re a big supporter of independent businesses, including supporting local food sources.

Feel free to share with us how you support local food sources . . . We can’t wait to hear from you and we’ll see you at Sweet Dreams in a few weeks to celebrate what we, as a community, have accomplished!

2 Comments on “Bon Appetit! (Locally, that is)”

1. Stefanie Samara Hamblen

   May 3, 2012

   

   I did pretty good today – about 80% local – how about you?

   Reply
2. Pat McCarthy

   May 3, 2012

   

   We did ok, I would say about seventy percent local. I know we can do better! Tomorrow is another chance to make a difference on meal at a time.

   Reply

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