*Updated 7.27.11
Whether this is the first time you are joining the "Keep it local" challenge or the fourth time - you are going to have fun and eat well! You'll get to know your community, your local farmers and your local business a little better, you'll be entertained by your fellow challengers from all across the country; and hopefully you'll be inspired to make eating local a permament part of your routine.
Spring is a great time to be joining the challenge b/c fresh produce is just starting to return to the markets and farmer's markets all across the country will soon be re-opening for the start of the season.
Here is what you need to know about the challenge:
- The challenge starts August 15th and ends September 18th (5 weeks)
- You will prepare one meal per week made from all local ingredients
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Every Sunday during the challenge you will send me an email to: erinmloughlin@gmail.com with a write-up of your meal (most important - where the food came from) Plus a photo of the meal itself!
What counts as "local"?
- Preferably within 200 miles
- I let you make your own requirements so you could go with "anything from within my state" or "anything from within my region" or if you are super serious you could go with "anything I grow myself!" or "anything within my city". You get the idea...
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Condiments such as: vinegar, oil, spices, ketchup etc...do not have to be local, but it would be great if they were. You can make your own ketchup you know...
So are you up for the challenge?
Send me an email to let me know you'll be participating: erinmloughlin@gmail.com
Please leave any questions, comments or tips for other challengers in the comment section below...
See you in August!!
Erin
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