Foodie Elitism
We're often criticized for spending more on high-quality, locally produced food. Are we prepared to answer our critics?
Veal’s Rosy Forecast
Some Virginia farms are committed to raising calves on pasture, which is creating a demand for rose veal among chefs, diners, and home cooks.
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A Fresh Approach to Culinary Arts
Our neighbors to the south have launched a culinary arts program designed to train chefs to collaborate with farmers. By Joel Salatin Photo courtesy Central Carolina Community College I recently traveled to Chatham County, North...
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Veal’s Rosy Forecast
Some Virginia farms are committed to raising calves on pasture, which is creating a demand for rose veal among chefs, diners, and home cooks. By Walter Nicholls • Photographs by Molly McDonald Peterson © Molly McDonald Peterson In...
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The Scary Truth About D.C.’s School Food
We used to be afraid of the Lunch Lady. Now we’re afraid of the lunch. Will things be different this fall? By Ed Bruske © Ed Bruske What kind of lunch could you make for $1? That’s the dilemma school kitchens face every...
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Foodie Elitism
How should we respond when we’re called elitists because we buy more expensive, local food? By Joel Salatin • Photographs by Molly McDonald Peterson © Molly McDonald Peterson Because high-quality local food often carries...
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Using Our Common Cents
The Slow Money Alliance is re-imagining financing options for local food systems. By Jennifer Conrad Seidel • Photos by Molly McDonald Peterson © Molly McDonald Peterson The magazine in your hands is part of a national movement...
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is more complex than you think. By Jim Law • Photographs by Molly McDonald Peterson © Molly McDonald Peterson There is more acreage of Chardonnay in Virginia than of any other variety, and this reflects a national...
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Cheese Greater
The demand for FireFly Farms’ cheeses — including a rare goat’s-milk blue — seems insatiable. By Marian Burros • Photos by Molly McDonald Peterson © Molly McDonald PetersonWhen Michael Koch and Pablo Solanet bought...
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