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Funny Food for April Fools’!

As a fan of food and of fun, I wanted to share a round-up of great food ideas for April Fools’ Day. Get ready to be inspired to pull some harmless (and tasty!) pranks! How about starting off your family’s … Continue reading

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Young Foodies: Katelin Davis

“Food is the source of energy and the food that comes into your body directly influences you, nutritionally and emotionally,” responded 22-year-old Katelin Davis when asked why she cares about the food she eats.  She is a firm believer that … Continue reading

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Get Fresh News!

We’re sponsoring musicians Coco and Lafe on their 2011 “Get Fresh” 100 Market Tour across the U.S.! You heard right, 100 farmers markets coast to coast! Don’t forget to check out the page dedicated to them on our blog, and … Continue reading

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Starting Off Your Little One on Fresh, Homemade Baby Food

Today we’re lucky to have Kate Storey, Michigan Mama author, guest blogging for us! I only consider myself to be “moderately crunchy.” Sure, I’ll look for more natural ways of living, but I’m not completely ready to live off the … Continue reading

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Savor the Season: Raspberries

Alright, it’s just wishful thinking that raspberries are in season here in Michigan. Even though they aren’t really in season at the moment, by freezing summer treats like raspberries, you can enjoy them year round! I’m kind of on a … Continue reading

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Have You Met: Jerry Hebron?

This past summer, I decided I wanted to spend more time in Detroit doing some urban gardening. I called up the volunteer coordinator of the Greening of Detroit to find out about volunteer days and she sent me to the … Continue reading

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Savor the Season: Acorn Squash

The Real Time Farms Headquarters had a plump acorn squash from Brines Farm (hurray for cold storage for extending what’s in season!) lying around, just begging to become something delicious. As I mentioned recently, I’m quite enamored with Yotam Ottolenghi’s … Continue reading

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Message From the Founder: What it Means to be a Social Venture

A question we are often asked is: Why is Real Time Farms a for-profit company instead of a non-profit?  And as a for-profit, why are you taking donations as part of the SeedStarter campaign?  We want to take the time … Continue reading

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Young Foodies: Elana Taubman

I met Elana Taubman during our sophomore year at the University of Michigan in Environment 270, taught by Ivette Perfecto. Throughout the semester, Ivette continued to return to a focus on the urban/organic agricultural revolution in Cuba, which she pointed … Continue reading

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Have You Tried: A Pomegranate?

Pomegranates are tasty fruits, and the edible part is actually the pulp-encompassed seeds. In the United States they are mainly grown in warmer places like California, so they are a treat that I don’t often buy for myself. Luckily though … Continue reading

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