Freeze them for later (is there such a thing as too many strawberries?)
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Does your yogurt habit make you a heedless environmentalist?
Cut down on plastic and food miles by buying local or making your own.
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Don’t fret; it’s not too late to plant your garden
You can still plant – and more importantly harvest – vegetables from your garden. Here’s how:
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10 tips for keeping costs down at the farmers market
Shop local, but shop smart by knowing how and where to find the best deals.
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When can you start picking strawberries?
The rain has probably not harmed the crop, farmers say, but cooler spring weather means the berries may ripen a little later than usual.
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To save the planet, eat more dried beans
Never was a prescription so tasty. Try the recipe for Double Maple and Mustard Baked Yellow Eye Beans.
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Tanya Swain’s the project director of the Maine Food Strategy
Her goal is to create a system whereby Maine people and Maine food easily connect.
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The Maine Ingredient: Keeping eggs handy is a cook’s best insurance policy
Huevos rancheros and pizza frittata are just two of the myriad dinner choices offered by eggs.
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Cardoons please adventurous appetites and the Earth
Eating a greater variety of fruits and vegetables supports biodiversity.
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Maine native Kevin Concannon’s a top USDA official promoting healthier eating for low-income people
He sees progress in SNAP recipients buying from local farmers but worries about the state’s reputation.