Mary Crimmins

Photo from Megan Miller: Visiting our CSA Farm Perhaps it is because I live in the city, or perhaps it’s just the constant reminder that we have no connection with our food, but we are doing a huge disservice to our children. Most children in America will grow up thinking a chicken is just a pair of [...]

This week I was working the Dairy Air (vintage Airstream trailer) selling local cheeses from Kenny’s Farmhouse cheese, Noble Springs Goat cheese, Gammon Family Dairy Milk, Provence Breads, and Willow Farms eggs at the Woodbine Farmers Market and didn’t get a chance to shop myself. However, I bummed some pictures and prices off my friends. [...]

I believe it is extremely important to know your Farmer. Being able to sit at the dinner table and explain to your family who grew or raised your food is something people should take great pride in. Putting a face to your plate is a beautiful image. In order to get to know your farmer and your [...]

Every week after the farmers market (this week it was from the West Nashville Farmers Market) I will showcase the vegetables I bought and for how much. That will give you an idea of what is affordable, and what is worth splurging on. Organic Carrots from Foggy Hollow Farm = $4.00/bunch Organic Beets from Foggy [...]

If you are new to the world of local food and can’t make it to your weekly Farmers Market- a CSA share is a great way to start eating locally. What is a CSA? CSA stands for “Community Supported Agriculture.” It is a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a [...]