Food for Thought

Nourishing your way through the holidays This season is one of abundance, with good food, great company and a busy pace that can easily disrupt our regular routine. Meals will get skipped in a rush, and our arrival at a destination might coincide with hunger and hasty food choices. Grazing with intention offers an alternative to this holiday hustling. Balanced and mindful snacking can help maintain steady energy levels, encourage mindful eating and allow for enjoyment of fes

What’s the secret to successful regenerative cattle farming? Turns out, it's not just about cows—it has a lot to do with grass. Cows in the field at Clover Farms, a cattle ranch in Baldwin, Florida. Photos by Jesse Brantman. The color of the grass, the types of grasses popping up, which kinds cows prefer or avoid, when to mow it and even how short to take it down (or how long to leave it). According to Kyle Harper, owner and operator of Clover Farms of Florida , his approach

Rent a spot in a community garden to grow fresh produce and friendships. Members of the St. Augustine Beach Community Garden share tips...

Yet I also find similarities between Scandinavian and Floridian cuisine. A great example is the availability of fresh seafood in Jacksonville. Fish is a main ingredient in my native cuisine, and fortunately I realized soon after I moved to Florida that I would be able to find a lot of great fish here. The extensive local variety has been inspirational, and I am excited to use seasonal fish in my Scandinavian recipes.

A Ten Year Retrospective Jeff and Genie McNally sit in their restaurant Bea's Fine Foods in St. Augustine. When Edible Northeast Florida...

oyster farming

A growing relationship in St. Johns County Tractor at Ben Wells Farm in St. Johns County. Photo by Amy Robb. St. Johns County has a rich...

Northeast Florida Farmers Consortium

entrepreneurs talk about their previous experiences before opening their businesses

Local organizations and individuals working to bring healing through food sovereignty. A selection of vegan breakfast items served at 1...

Nutrition in the classroom Students in Putnam County participating in the breakfast in the classroom program. In 2014, Dr. Rick Surrency...

Reusable containers are a great way to reduce waste when packing lunch. Photo by Stefanie Keeler. Looking for ways to pack lunch without...

efficiency in the kitchen means less food waste

experience travel on the menu

Each step along her culinary journey has led to opportunities and learnings.

Soil’s properties are analogous to a three-legged stool – if all legs are in working order, the stool sits firmly on the ground.

The diverse organisms found underground work together harmoniously to sustain life.

Women play a vital role in building and sustaining our local food community in Northeast Florida.

This international organization is a nonprofit political movement resisting exploitative food systems and the homogenization of food...

A kitchen altar can be a place of meditation, nourishment and spiritual reflection in the heart of your home.