REAL FOOD

How to find fresh, seasonal, sustainable foods, plus delicious recipes.


Food costs are soaring, but learning some new strategies can help you save lots of money on your grocery bills.

If you want to grow nutritious and tasty fresh vegetables during the cold months, sprouts are the answer to your prayers. In just a few days, a handful of seeds will turn into several servings of crunchy sprouts. It doesn’t get more fresh and local than that!

For the best-tasting, freshest and most local beer, wine and cider, try brewing your own at home.

Olive oil not only tastes great, but is also great for your health.


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Food drying has become very popular in recent years, with electric food dryers now available in almost every department store. But instead of using costly electricity for the job, you can easily build yourself a dehydrator that uses the power of the sun to dry your food.

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