Fall Line Farms
Summer Season Opens May 1st
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Edible Garden's Favorite Farmers Visit
St. Christopher's School
Serving Local Food in the School's Dining Room
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So, what exactly is a Locavore? Well . . .
LOCAVORE
is the 2007 Word of the Year for the Oxford American Dictionary!!
A Locavore is someone who is making an effort to eat as many foods grown or harvested within a 100 mile radius of their home. Oxford Word Of The Year: Locavore
It’s that time of the year again. It is finally starting to get cold (if you are worried about the global warming maybe you should become carbon-neutral) and the New Oxford American Dictionary is preparing for the holidays by making its biggest announcement of the year. The 2007 Word of the Year is (drum-roll please) locavore.
The past year saw the popularization of a trend in using locally grown ingredients, taking advantage of seasonally available foodstuffs that can be bought and prepared without the need for extra preservatives.
The “locavore” movement encourages consumers to buy from farmers’ markets or even to grow or pick their own food, arguing that fresh, local products are more nutritious and taste better. Locavores also shun supermarket offerings as an environmentally friendly measure, since shipping food over long distances often requires more fuel for transportation.
“The word ‘locavore’ shows how food-lovers can enjoy what they eat while still appreciating the impact they have on the environment,” said Ben Zimmer, editor for American dictionaries at Oxford University Press. “It’s significant in that it brings together eating and ecology in a new way.”
“Locavore” was coined two years ago by a group of four women in San Francisco who proposed that local residents should try to eat only food grown or produced within a 100-mile radius. Other regional movements have emerged since then, though some groups refer to themselves as “localvores” rather than “locavores.” However it’s spelled, it’s a word to watch.
A little bit about Edible Garden . . .
For over 4 years now Edible Garden has been serving hearty soups, seasonal salads and fresh sandwiches to customers seeking something a little different. The approach has been simple; use the freshest ingredients, provided by local farmers, to create a combination with delectable results. The true essence of the food seeps through with each mouthful. Menu items are short but never limiting, changing with the seasons, provoking creativity and fabulous flavor. There is something for everyone, from the hearty meat and potato lover to the vegetarian and those seeking a little lighter fare.
Edible Garden strives to use ingredients that come from farmers throughout the state. Developing relationships with the local farmers who grow and produce our food translates into supporting the community, staying connected to the heart of our mission, and bringing a whole new dimension to appreciation for good flavor.
Please join us as we celebrate the Simple Pleasures of Food.
Edible Garden's Misson
Our Goal at Edible Garden is to demonstrate to the community the benefits and enjoyment of eating quality, organically grown food, professionally prepared in delicious dishes,
while supporting our local farmers.
Edible Garden
12506 River Road
Richmond, VA 23238
(804) 784-2011