As the Local Food Coordinator here at City Market, I often get swept into the excitement of the localvore movement. 

Nat and Kate "Cheddar" at Shelburne Farms

I’ll confess: I’m a farmer wannabe. And I expect I’m not the only one.

I love spending a few hours at a farm, enjoying the sunshine on my face, working with my hands, and chatting with the farmers. But put me on a farm for two days and all my muscles turn into knots and dirt is so deeply ingrained in the grooves of my fingers that it never washes out no matter how much soap I use.

The California Bean Map!

We’re trying something new this year at City Market – and it’s one of those things that makes so much sense it leaves us wondering why we haven’t been doing it for years. 

Maple Oatmeal Lace Cookies, an entry in our local dessert competition