Tag Archives: Real Time Farms

Food & Farm Poetry Contest

Posted on March 21, 2011 by meg

Happy World Poetry Day! In honor of this international day to celebrate the art of poetry, we are holding a poetry contest. Using one of the three poem formats described below, write a poem about food and farming and send … Continue reading →

Posted in Between the Covers & Behind the Scenes (media) | Tagged contest, creative writing, farming, food, local food, Meg Fairchild, poetry, Real Time Farms | Leave a comment

Young Foodies: Katelin Davis

Posted on March 18, 2011 by realtimefarms

“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 →

Posted in At the Market (farmers market) | Tagged biodiversity, eating locally, farmers markets, gardening, ginsberg center, Katelin Davis, lindsay partridge, outdoor adventure, Real Time Farms | Leave a comment

Get Fresh News!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by realtimefarms

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 →

Posted in Messages From the Founders | Tagged california, coco and lafe, farmers markets, florida, get fresh, get fresh tour, Real Time Farms | 2 Comments

Starting Off Your Little One on Fresh, Homemade Baby Food

Posted on March 14, 2011 by realtimefarms

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 →

Posted in On the Playground (kids) | Tagged baby food, farmer's market, heathy food, homemade, homemade baby food, infant, kate storey, parenting, Real Time Farms | 3 Comments

Savor the Season: Raspberries

Posted on March 1, 2011 by realtimefarms

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 →

Posted in In the Kitchen (recipes & more) | Tagged baking, chocolate, frozen fruit, lindsay jean hard, locally sourced, raspberries, Real Time Farms, scones | 2 Comments

Have You Met: Jerry Hebron?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by realtimefarms

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 →

Posted in Food Transparency (the issues) | Tagged community garden, detroit, greening of detroit, lindsay partridge, North End Christian Community Development Corporation, oakland community garden, Real Time Farms, volunteer | Leave a comment

Savor the Season: Acorn Squash

Posted on February 15, 2011 by realtimefarms

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 →

Posted in In the Kitchen (recipes & more) | Tagged acorn squash, brines farm, cooking, lindsay jean hard, locally grown, Real Time Farms, recipe | 4 Comments

Movers & Shakers: Ian Calder-Piedmonte, Cofounder and Farmer, Balsam Farms

Posted on February 11, 2011 by cararosaen

It’s a lot of hard work and yet, a lot of laughs on Balsam Farms on Long Island, New York. “When you’re working in the fields, much of your work could be thought of as monotonous, but you’re with a … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Farm | Tagged Balsam Farms, cara rosaen, farming, food transparency, Ian Calder-Piedmonte, local food, Real Time Farms, sustainability, young farmers | 2 Comments

Let’s Swap Seeds

Posted on February 8, 2011 by meg

After experiencing the “blizzard” (aka Snow-mageddon, Blizzaster, or Snowhere Near Expectations, depending on your location) that just swept through the eastern half of the US, it’s somewhat difficult to believe that now is the right time of year to start … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Transparency (the issues) | Tagged gardening, genetic diversity, local food, Meg Fairchild, plant, Real Time Farms, seed swapping, seed-saving, spring, vegetable gardens | 1 Comment

What’s the Difference: Honey

Posted on February 3, 2011 by lisaatrealtimefarms

What’s the difference, indeed. Honey is most definitely a product of where it’s made. Depending on the nectar the bees collect, honey will vary hugely in flavor and coloring. That’s why you’ll see different flavors (example: Tupelo Honey, Clover Honey) … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Pantry (food artisans) | Tagged beekeeping, bees, flavors, honey, local food, local honey, nectar, Real Time Farms, wildflower honey | 5 Comments