• Fresh & Healthy: Community Supported Agriculture (Week 2)

    It is our second week receiving fresh produce from our CSA!  Our family purchased a half of share and will be receiving fresh produce, local honey, eggs and more for 20 weeks.  I plan to give an update on the items we receive from week to week.  Jake picked up this weeks goodies on his way back from Charleston, thanks handsome!!!

    Week 2 of Fresh Goodies from our CSA!

    Garden Veggies & Fresh Eggs!

     

    Items in our Basket this Week:
    • Bundle of Green Lettuce
    • Bundle of Purple Lettuce
    • Bundle of Wild Broccoli
    • Half a Dozen of Fresh Eggs
    • Stock of Collard Greens
    • Bag of Snap Peas – (most of these were eaten right after washing a few barely made it to the fridge)
    • Bundle of Parsley
    • Bundle of Scallions

    I am looking forward to eating these goodies this week!  Thanks everyone for the delicious Collard Green Recipes!!!  I think it was our first time having Collard Greens.  Our family has been eating a lot of salads and lettuce meals (tacos, wraps, etc…) with the lettuce from our garden and the CSA.  Do you have any amazing recipes to share that use a variety of fresh lettuce?

    To find out how you can be a part of a local CSA check out this post – Fresh & Healthy:  Community Supported Farms

  • Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive with United States Postal Services (Sat, May 14)

    You can help food for families in your local community who are in need of food.  All you have to do is leave a bag of food at your mailbox and it will be delivered to your local food bank. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is another great opportunity that allows you to demonstrate to your kids what it looks like to share with others and be generous, better yet have them pick out their favorite non-perishable items to put in a bag and have them help you carry it to the mailbox.

    Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Details:

    • Date: Saturday, May 14, 2001
    • What: Bag of Non-Perishable Food Items (Can and Boxed Goods)
    • How: Leave your bag at the mailbox for pickup by your mail carrier
    • Where Does it Go? The USPS will deliver your Food Items to your local Food Bank to benefit people in your community
    • More Information: Stamp Out Hunger

    We are blessed as a family.  Yes we have a family budget, use coupons, and shop clearance racks or buy used items but by being smart with our money it allows us the opportunity to share what we have with others.  The girls love participating in this event and I am thankful they enjoy giving to those within our community.

  • Fresh & Healthy: Downtown Farmer’s Market (Saturdays) Fresh Produce & More!

    It is the beginning of produce harvest for a lot of local farmers which means the Farmer’s Market is opening.  Many local communities will host Downtown Farmer’s Markets to help connect the farmers with the local people who want to purchase fresh fruits and veggies for their family.

    Families in the Greenville area who are looking for some fresh in-season vegetables, fruit, local honey, gourmet foods, seafood, fresh flowers, diary products, coffee, nuts, baked goods, handmade crafts, woodworking and a wide variety of other goodies from more than 50 vendors can come to downtown Greenville  on Saturday mornings starting May 7th through October 29th.

    Downtown Greenville Farmer’s Market Details:
    • What / Where – Downtown Greenville’s Saturday Market (Main Street at McBee Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601 )
    • When – Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ( May 7 to October 29)
    • Cost – Free Admission (the only cost is for the items you purchase from the local farmers / vendors)
    • For More Information / Activities – Saturday Market Live / 864-467-4494

    Downtown Greenville has music and special events during the Saturday Farmer’s Market.  Please go to their events section for more information on upcoming musicians, cooking demonstrations, and special events.

    Easley just started a Downtown Farmer’s Market a few years ago.  It is smaller than the one in Downtown Greenville but for a small community it has a lot of amazing produce to offer.  Each year it has grown bigger with more vendors offering their fresh produce and goods to the local community.

    Downtown Easley Farmer’s Market Details:

    • What / Where – Downtown Easley Farmer’s Market (205 North 1st Street, Easley, SC 29640)
    • When – Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (April 9th to End of Season)
    • Cost – Free Admission (the only cost is for the items you purchase from the local farmers / vendors)
    • For More Information / Activities – Easley Farmers Market / 864-855-7900

    2011 Special Calendar of Events –  Easley’s Farmers Market:

    • May 7 – Smoke House &  Sparky
    • May 14 – Parent Magazine & Fun Kid Activities
    • May 21 – SunLit Moon Entertainment
    • June 11 – Parent Magazine & Fun Kid Activities
    • July 2 – 2nd Annual Pie Baking Contest & July 4th Celebration.
    • July 23 – Square Root Entertainment
    • More activities being scheduled check back often

    Photo by Natalie Maynor &  Swami Stream