The Howell Family: Day 25

Our grapes are finally ready. These are Elizabeth's favorites and she has been keeping an eye on the vines for the last couple of weeks. During the summer heat we tend to eat more fresh fruits and lots of fluids. It's just too hot to eat too much.
Fridays are one of the kids favorite days. They get to help daddy pick the watermelon, tomatoes and cantaloupe-and now grapes. The goat and calf are always excited on Fridays too. They know they will get a few broken melons to munch on.

The Howell Family: Day 24

We had a busy day running errands, dr. appointments (it's a girl!) and working. On busy days it's harder to eat locally. So we have to really make an effort to bring foods with us and take advantage of the time we are at home.
Here are a few of my favorite "on the go" local foods:
Un-cut melons for trips as a family where we will be able to cut and eat
Sliced and baggied melon and blackberries
Granola
Whole peaches and apples

And here are some of our favorite snacks at home:
Banana Bread
Sliced Cheese
Sliced Tomatos
Sliced Melons
Summer Sausage

The Kickert Challenge

We finished up our week of eating local and absolutely loved it! There were moments when we really wanted to go grab some food through a drive through, or eat a bag of chips...but I am so glad we lasted the whole week. It was well worth the time and effort we put into it, and we were able to talk to a lot of people about eating local. On a few occasions we were asked to go to dinners or parties where non-local food was being served, it was neat to hear people's responses to our "Eat Local Challenge"! We had so much fun eating local that we decided to try and eat at least one weeks worth of meals local each month. This will be more difficult to do in the winter when the Farmer's Market isn't open, but we thought we would give it a shot. If anyone has any leads on local veggies throughout the winter months we would love your input!
Beth

The Howell Family: Day 23

We went to Chaney's again tonight for their $1 ice cream cones. We also purchased a quart for later this week!

Breakfast:
Blueberry Bread

Dinner:
Green Beans
New Potatoes
Ham
Tomato Sauce

The Howell Family: Day 22

Breakfast:
Blueberry Bread

Lunch:
Tomatoes
Cantaloupe

Dinner:
Chicken Sandwiches
Watermelon

The Howell Family: Day 21

Breakfast:
Toast with Strawberry Preserves

Lunch:
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Ham

Dinner:
Chicken
Corn
Tomatoes
Cantaloupe

The Howell Family: Day 20

Just a reminder that you have until the last day of July to pledge to eat at least one completely local meal. This will include you in the drawing for the $300 shopping spree to Sky Farmers Market.
Breakfast:
Blueberry Bread
Milk

Lunch:
Ham
Eggs
Sourdough Bread
Tomatoes
Cheddar Cheese

Dinner:
Sausage
Corn
Tomato
Tomato Basil Cheese
Cantaloupe