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Best of Real Time Farms 2011

2011 was a big year for Real Time Farms – our first full calendar year in fact!  We grew our team, launched a fresh new design, added a whole new dimension to the food web with eateries, and, led by … Continue reading

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Top 100 Farmers Market Photos : 15K searched. 100 chosen.

Over 15,ooo photos have been posted to Real Time Farms since the site’s launch last April. That’s the work of everyday people like you and me… crazy awesome, right?! To honor National Farmers Market Week, Real Time Farms’ Gastronomic Guru Lindsay-Jean Hard … Continue reading

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Savor the Season: Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

I know that summer has really and truly arrived in Michigan when strawberries start showing up at the farmers market. Sadly strawberry season is all too short, and is already nearing an end in our area. My husband and I … Continue reading

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Between the Covers: Fair Food by Dr. Oran Hesterman (and a Giveaway!)

It’s been called “illuminating” by Chef Alice Waters, “a must read” by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and was dubbed “an important, accessible book on a crucial subject” in a recent New York Times review. Intrigued? You should be. As author Dr. Oran … Continue reading

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Have You Tried: Working with a Sourdough Starter?

For the past couple of months, I’ve been busy taking care of a baby. No, not that kind of baby (not yet anyway) – a sourdough baby! A friend of mine was kind enough to share some of her sourdough … Continue reading

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Advertising Has Gone Back to the Farm

I was watching television recently and this Canada Dry commercial really got my attention. I had no idea that Canada Dry soda came right from Jack’s Ginger Farm! Canada Dry’s website tells me that they use “real ginger” and suggests … Continue reading

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Have You Tried: Making Bagels?

I used to think of bagels as a treat, an indulgence from a bakery that I wouldn’t dream of making at home. Okay, I still think of Zingerman’s “Enough Already” bagels that way, but in general, I’ve learned that it’s … Continue reading

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Have You Tried: Making Pierogi?

It took me awhile to warm up to pierogi. My husband has valiantly tried over the years to convert me to the joys of Polish cuisine, and he’s succeeded in a few, okay, a couple of cases. I’m now a … Continue reading

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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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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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