There is a lot of talk about buying food directly from the producer. Not only is this the healthier option because of the transparency and low food miles but it also addresses the food distribution chaos we find ourselves. If "Food Waste" was a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gasses per the UN. The farmer wants to farm and the customer wants to buy reasonable priced, untampered produce; it is a simple equation which can change the local and globa

We really love markets, they are a colorful array of shabby and chic, of new and old; a reflection of local flavors, trends and cuisine. The tackiness of a market adds to its charm as well as the breathless hope of finally stumbling upon that 'find'! The traders at markets are a jovial bunch, always hopeful about the good days and pragmatic about the bad days. When you buy at a market you are really investing in your neighborhood. You are shifting money from the mainstream re