Author Archives: realtimefarms

Thankful for….Leftovers?!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by realtimefarms

As a vegetarian, Thanksgiving isn’t near the top of my favorite holidays. Heck, it probably doesn’t even make the top 5. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting together with family and friends, and focusing on all of the things … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Kitchen (recipes & more) | Tagged farmer's market, lindsay jean hard, local food, mushrooms, Real Time Farms, stuffing, thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Turkey Talk: Need Help With Your Turkey??

Posted on November 23, 2010 by realtimefarms

If you’re like us, and like to brine it before you smoke it or roast it (for you deep fryin’ turkey lovers…this may be an unnecessary step). We loved CHOW.com’s video instructions on how to brine a turkey. Our Gastronomic … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Kitchen (recipes & more) | Tagged brining a turkey, cara rosaen, lindsay jean hard, Real Time Farms, thanksgiving, the pioneer woman, turkey | Leave a comment

Have You Met: John Harnois, Keeper of the Feathered Kind?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by realtimefarms

John Harnois of Harnois Farms in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, raises all kinds of free-range poultry: turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens. But let’s face it, it’s time to talk turkey! Real Time Farms: What’s your most hilarious encounter with a … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Farm | Tagged broad breasted turkeys, heritage breeds, heritage turkeys, john harnois, lindsay partridge, local food, naragansett turkeys, tukeys | Leave a comment

Young Foodies: Seth Teicher of Roadside Organics

Posted on November 15, 2010 by realtimefarms

Seth Teicher (see picture), a 24-year-old Michigan grad and DC resident, and his best friend, Nick Weisman, recently started Roadside Organics, a communications firm focused on amplifying and harmonizing voices of leaders in the local food movement. It all started … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Transparency (the issues) | Tagged Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and AGriculture, lindsay partridge, local food, local sourcing, Nick Weisman, organic farming, Roadside Organics, Seth Teicher | Leave a comment

Our Newest Customers!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by realtimefarms

We are so excited to announce that Harvest Kitchen, The Royal Park Hotel, and eat catering have all joined on to Real Time Farms! They are all really fabulous businesses that are extremely dedicated to sourcing locally, so we’d like … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Table (eateries) | Tagged CSA, eat catering, harvest kitchen, lindsay jean hard, locally grown, locally sourced, prepared food CSA, Real Time Farms, the royal park hotel | Leave a comment

Local Food Delivery By Bike: Meet Ed from Arbor Cycle

Posted on November 8, 2010 by realtimefarms

Hi National Audience! This is about bike delivery, because biking is awesome. Last summer, I decided to start a project that would exemplify this concept, Arborcycle. It wasn’t a new idea, not really. I’ve gotta give some props here to … Continue reading →

Posted in Messages From the Founders | Tagged ann arbor, arborcycle, biking, edward weymouth, environment, farmers markets, farms, food delivery, food distribution, local food | Leave a comment

Savor the Season: Squash

Posted on October 31, 2010 by realtimefarms

Wondering what do with with the abundance of squash that is all of a sudden overtaking farmer’s markets? I came up with two delicious and nutritious squash creations (using squash bought at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market) this week to … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Kitchen (recipes & more) | Tagged fall recipes, farmer's market, kabocha squash, lindsay partridge, local food, Real Time Farms, spicy squash fritters, squash and cauliflower soup | Leave a comment

Cheddar-Crusted Veggie Quiche

Posted on October 25, 2010 by realtimefarms

We had a couple of cheddar crusts left over from our cooking adventures at Selma Cafe, and we decided to use one to make a quiche for a team lunch last week. Cara’s lovely quiche dish was quite deep, so … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Kitchen (recipes & more) | Tagged farmer's market, lindsay jean hard, local farms, local food, Real Time Farms, Selma Cafe | Leave a comment

Young Foodies: Laura Budde

Posted on October 19, 2010 by realtimefarms

Something that has become very apparent to me recently is the overwhelming number of young people who are devoting their lives to sustainable agriculture and local food movements. Perhaps I am more aware of it because I have been more … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Transparency (the issues) | Tagged agriculture, foodies, laura budde, lindsay partridge, semester at sea, sustainable, WWOOF | Leave a comment

What’s the Difference: Potatoes

Posted on October 11, 2010 by realtimefarms

My favorite food! I visited the Broadway Farmers Market last week to stock up and explore the potato harvest. Olsen Farms has tons of potatoes. More potatoes than I would know what to do with. Perhaps I’ll write a “What’s … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Kitchen (recipes & more) | Tagged farmer's market, farmers markets, Lisa Wheeler, local food, potato, potatoes | Leave a comment