Eat Local Milwaukee Dinner

Post Date September 22, 2012
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Kate Oscarson
www.wilocavore.blogspot.com

 

The Eat Local Milwaukee Challenge is coming to an end, and I certainly used it as an opportunity to try some of Milwaukee’s locally sourced restaurants.  In two weeks I visited more restaurants that I usually would in twice that long.  Both I and my budget are on an eat at home diet for a little bit, but I feel the Challenge is worth supporting!

But, even after all that eating out, the best meal was still the one that kicked it all off: The …

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Take the Eat Local Challenge

Take the Eat Local Challenge
Post Date August 10, 2012
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Did you know that the average ingredient in a North American meal travels over 1,500 miles to reach your plate?

It’s true. Now imagine the impact that distance has upon the freshness of the food we’re eating, the amount of fuel that’s used to transport that food, and the farms which grow that food.

Does it make you think?

If you’re like many Americans, you’re becoming more aware of the impact your buying decisions have on your health, the economy, and the earth.

During the Milwaukee Eat Local Challenge, …

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