Original Content Written by Morgan Myers If you’re already tired of hot chocolate and fire pits, don’t worry—December has more to offer! Outside it is cool in the morning, with nice sunny days that follow. It’s the perfect weather to put some new vegetables in the garden. We’ve wrangled up 20 plants to introduce to your edible garden this winter. With plants ranging from leafy greens to root veggies, there are plenty of options to choose from. Be sure to check out the Garden … [Read more...]
Quick Tips for Tending Your Winter Garden
Meet Us at Phoenix Flea
On November 28th, celebrate Local First Arizona's Buy Local Month with us in the Good Food Finder Marketplace at Phoenix Flea. The newest addition to the biannual event will include a variety of offerings, including edibles for both gifting and eating while you shop at the Flea! Find the Good Food Finder booth near the entrance of the Marketplace and stop by to pick up some of our complementary holiday gift tags to show your support for local businesses this holiday season. WHO TO … [Read more...]
Buy Local (Food) Month
What is Buy Local Month? Local First Arizona’s Buy Local Month celebrates the importance of buying local for the holidays through a month long social impact campaign all across Arizona. From November 27th to December 24th, 2015, all Arizonans have an opportunity to give unique gifts to loved ones while keeping money in the local economy to build vibrant communities. Buy Local Month encourages people to purchase from local businesses during this time, rather than solely focusing on … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Made as Easy as Pie
Originally written by Celeste on the Local First Arizona Blog Pumpkin and Pecan Pies from Urban Cookies, Phoenix. Thanksgiving is on November 26th, 2015! We sincerely wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving and hope you get to enjoy a nice meal either at home or out at one of the local restaurants serving Thanksgiving this year. We have complied a list of bakeries and pastry shops that seek to lighten the pressure of cooking a 5 course meal and make it easy to pick up your … [Read more...]
Arizona Fall Beers
Fall offers a plethora of opportunities to celebrate, especially as the weather is cooling down in Arizona. What better accompaniment to the celebrations than a festive and delicious drink? All over the state breweries have concocted their seasonal specialties for your tasting pleasure. We’ve narrowed down some of the must-try beers this fall. Fate Brewing Co. in Scottsdale Candy Bar Milk Stout- created with honey-roasted peanuts, cacao nibs, vanilla beans, … [Read more...]
2015 Wine Tourism Day
This year’s Wine Tourism Day will be held on November 7, 2015. Wine Tourism Day is designed to showcase the many wineries and businesses offering wine-related events throughout North America. If you love wine, don't miss your chance to tour an Arizona vineyard or taste a glass of local wine on Wine Tourism Day. It’s about getting friends and family together to celebrate a day of touring, tasting, and experiencing all the area attractions that dot … [Read more...]
2015 Thanksgiving Turkey Round-Up
It’s that time again! Fall is upon us and, with that, holiday planning proceeds. Have you thought about what your family’s Thanksgiving will look like this year? Make this years celebration an ode to nature’s bounty, appropriately giving thanks to the farmers and ranchers who contribute to our livelihood. GO LOCAL THIS YEAR! Show Arizona farmers support by ordering your family a heritage turkey direct. Due to sustainable practices, availability is limited. Just last … [Read more...]
October Food Events in Arizona
Fall in Arizona: the magical months of food, better weather, and family fun. The month of October can sometimes drag, as everyone is waiting for the end of the month to celebrate with monster-themed treats, corn mazes, and pumpkin carving. With October steadily approaching, there are a few food events going on that may suit your palate, as well as keep you busy until the ghoulish day comes! Verde Valley Ales on Rails, Clarkdale Begins Thursday, October 1st, 11:00 … [Read more...]
Farmer+Chef Connection 2015 Attendee List
At the Sixth Annual Farmer + Chef Connection we welcomed a record-breaking and diverse array of local producers and buyers, coming in at over 400! Take a look at the list of our 2015 attendees. PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS Fruit, Vegetable, and Grain Farmers and Growers Avalon Organic Gardens & Food for Ascension Cafe Blue Sky Organic Farms Crooked Sky Farms Green Valley Pecan Company Hayden Flour Mills High Energy Agriculture Hummingbird Heart Garden Local … [Read more...]
Sixth Annual Farmer+Chef Connection Closes With Leveraging Localism, Next Steps
Last year marked a milestone for the Farmer + Chef Connection. Celebrating five years, attendees were asked post-event: where would you like to see Farmer + Chef Connection next year? Overwhelming feedback from Arizona's small and medium-scale food producers revealed a desire to establish more relationships with wholesale food purchasers in southern Arizona. As the Healthy Local Foods Initiative team here at Local First Arizona began to plan the event, we set our sights on … [Read more...]
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