FOOD AWARENESS
Farm to Fork Dinner
Does locally grown, seasonal and sustainable mean something to you? An important part of buying local is making an effort to purchase meat, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables when they are in season in your area. Although today's global marketplace allows us to buy foods grown virtually anywhere in the world all year round, these options are not the most sustainable.
By purchasing local foods, you eliminate the environmental damage caused by shipping foods thousands of miles, your food dollar goes directly to the farmer, and your family will be able to enjoy the health benefits of eating fresh, grass fed meats and unprocessed fruits and vegetables. Buying seasonal produce also provides an exciting opportunity to try new foods and to experiment with seasonal recipes. And it simply tastes better!
Even if you don't want to change any of your eating habits, you can at least make sure to buy local meet and produce when it's available, rather than purchase the same type of food from 3000 miles away!
We will be offering a series of Farm to Fork Dinners, featuring local products from farms and ranches. We will pair the food with Oregon wines and beers.