Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Letter to the Editor

Thank you to Baron for contributing this great piece to the Post and Courier!

Letters to the Editor

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Tasty produce

We are absolutely amazed. Each week our local farm delivery includes organic fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs and garlic, and even handmade cheeses and preserves. Akin to hours-old seafood, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is fresh, wild and delicious.

We have no idea what will arrive from our farm each week. Beans, melons, squash and eggplants are included. Local basil leaves can be the size of your hand, and heirloom tomatoes can bring a tear to your eye.

This seasonally diverse produce is half the fun of subscribing to a local farm or CSA drop spot. Sometimes we go online to figure out exactly what things are, and how best to prepare them. Most farms include information sheets, a few recipes, and a humorous story — which is proactively educating families, and especially children.

Some people ask if we are able to prepare and consume all of our produce before it expires each week. It can be a challenge. We eat smaller portions of meat and less bread than before, and do recommend a juice machine. Instead of processed sweets, we enjoy softball-size peaches or a bizarre species of local pear for dessert. Hosting a CSA lunch or dinner with family and friends is always a good idea.

Every South Carolina household should consider the $20 to $40 required each week to have a moving box full of locally farmed produce and preserves delivered to your front door or CSA drop spot. Weekly farm patronage is not only biologically healthy to everyone, it is economically beneficial to the entire community — and $1 billion cheaper than fast food.

God bless our local farmers and fishermen for their work. The fruits of their labor are ending up on more Lowcountry minds and tables each week, thanks to their innovations in preparation, communication and delivery.

Baron C. Hanson
King Street
Charleston

Revival Coverage!

If you were unable to attend the Revival or if you haven't seen any footage yet, check out the great published by City Paper!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

REVIVE our Local Economy!

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Come join LLF for the much anticipated REVIVAL!

When: Tonight, Thursday September 23rd
Location: 501 King Street, Downtown Charleston
Time: 7pm (Don't be late, or you'll miss the show!)

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

City Pick - The Revival


Check out this week's City Picks! Join us tomorrow night for The Revival located at 501 King Street. Reviving begins at 7:00pm and is completely free (donations accepted)!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Leaders of Tomorrow


Had a great start to the week this morning! We were fortunate enough to be invited to present our work at East Cooper Montessori Charter School in I'on to a class of bright and lively 7th and 8th graders. Awesome opportunity to work with the generation who will be leading us into a new economy!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Get REVIVED!


The members of Lowcountry Local First are throwing a Revival! Located at 501 King Street next Thursday, September 23 from 7:00pm-9:30pm.

Join us for a celebration and rejuvenation of our Local Independents! Cary Ann Hearst and the Shifters will be leading the choir and Rodney Lee Rogers of Pure Theater will ignite the congregation! Isn't it time to get inspired!

There is no charge but donations will kindly be accepted! Spirits and refreshments will be on hand. Come let your voice be heard!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Charleston Restaurant Week


The Charleston area celebrates Restaurant Week Sept. 8-19 with $20 and $30 three course menus at more than 50 participating restaurants! Check out some of our participating local member restaurants here!

Reservations aren't required but are encouraged! If you go, tell us about your experience and we'll post it on our blog! Email Amy at amy@lowcountrylocalfirst.org to share about your local dining!

Friday, September 3, 2010

Wining and Dining


The past two evenings have been absolutely amazing. The BB&T Charleston Food and Wine Festival folks have outdone themselves. The Critic's Dinner was held Wednesday evening and was a smashing success! Thanks to all the local chefs who created the phenomenal food! Last night, the "Taste of the Festival" was held out at Patriot's Point. Great crowd, great food, great time. To find out how you can participate in upcoming Food & Wine events, visit the Festival's website! Happy Friday!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Fall is Upon Us


After having off for the month of August, the apprentices of the Growing New Farmers Incubator Program have begun the fall portion of their apprenticeship! Farmers around the Lowcountry are preparing for the fall harvest. Start getting excited for cabbage, broccoli, beets, beans and many other great fall crops! If you haven't already signed up for your fall CSA, visit our website for participating area farms!