Strawberries Are Here!

I went last Friday out to the farm and picked up 3 flats of the most beautiful crimson red strawberries! There is something amazing about a fresh Louisiana strawberry, that the ones in the store don't even come close to! Their dark red color and sweetness are amazing. So I made 4 batches of freezer jam and froze a bag for smoothies later and still had a whole flat to munch on! I am in strawberry heaven! If any one wants to go get their own I get them from Hillcrest Blueberry Farms down in Dosoto Parish and they are going for $25 a flat and $15 a half flat and they are so worth it!

Local Foods Save Gas!

Did you know that if every US citizern ate just one meal a week composed of locally and organiclly raised meat and produce, we would reduce our countries oil consumption by over 1.1 million barrels of oil every week! What a better reason to shop for local food! Please support your local farmers by visiting farmers markest and local veggi stands. Yeah, it takes a little more effort to go to them instead of getting every thing at the store, but you will get a far better product and have a much more positive impact on the plant!

My Favorite Place to Shop

My favorit place to shop for local food between May and November is right here where I live.... in Dixie Garden. Half a mile down from me on Dixie Garden Dr. is Ray Day's Mini Farm. All of the produce only comes from as far as Mr. Ray can drive and get it (he is in his 70's) and they feature only seasonal produce. Along with produce they also have local honey (from right here in Dixie Garden) and some jelly and preserves. Right now they have tomatoes, onions, corn, potatos, sweet potatos, and some beans.