First, a huge thank you to all who helped spread the word about the the Foodie Tots <3 Farmers Market contest! As you recall, the contest was launched in correlation with National Farmers Market Week, and our contest participants demonstrated through their photos the many lessons that kids can learn from visiting farmers markets, whether […]
Announcing Foodie Tots <3 Farmers Markets Contest Winners!
September 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Final Chance to Enter Foodie Tots <3 Farmers Markets Photo Contest
August 29th, 2009 · Comments Off on Final Chance to Enter Foodie Tots <3 Farmers Markets Photo Contest
It’s the final weekend to enter the Foodie Tots <3 Farmers Markets photo contest so grab your kids, your camera (and your rain gear if you’re on the East Coast) and head out to the market this weekend! Snap a shot of your kid(s) and post it to the Foodie Tots <3 Farmers Markets Flickr […]
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Growing Little Locavores in Chicago
August 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment
I’m pleased to introduce Melissa Graham, a Chicago mom who launched a family food organization, Purple Asparagus, and authors the brand new blog, Little Locavores. Read on to learn about her work, an upcoming event in Chicago, and some market fresh recipes to enjoy with your kids. “A few weeks ago, I was noodling around […]
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America’s Next Farmers Market Star?
August 6th, 2009 · 4 Comments
The Foodie Tot is not the only one excited about the opportunity to profess his love for the markets during National Farmers Market Week. There are not one but two separate online contests underway asking voters to chose their favorite farmers market. To me, that’s like asking a parent to name their favorite child. Sure, […]
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Eat Local, Tweet Global
May 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment
This is opening weekend at many local farmers markets — including Arlington’s Columbia Pike, Alexandria’s West End, Fairfax County markets and 14th & U in the District — and what better way to prepare than to point you to some online sources of locavore info and fellow local food enthusiasts. If you don’t have a […]
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