I would like to start a thread on good local food sources in the GTA and Ontario. In the media section there is a thread about 12 Sobey’s franchisees leaving the fold, so they can buy locally... (32 replies, last updated by DockPotato November 22, 2009)

After reading Omnivore’s Dilemma, I’ve been buying my meat from Beretta Farms—they sell at some local farmer’s market, but also deliver themselves, thus cutting out the middle man. The grass-fed beef is... (62 replies, last updated by 16crab May 22, 2009)

Where can I buy local strawberries today (i.e., not at a farmer’s market). I thought of Wilson Farms, but would love something closer to home (I’m in West Rox). Thanks — (7 replies, last updated by rlh June 30, 2008)

Are there any markets or farm stands in the Metrowest area that consistently carry locally grown meats? I know that Drumlin Farm has a freezer with local meat, but that i or miss. The same with Verrill Farm in Concord. I have... (4 replies, last updated by Kat June 9, 2008)

any idea as to where i could buy some maple extract locally (not by mail/internet order)? preferably somewhere in the brookline/brighton area?? (2 replies, last updated by purple bot July 19, 2008)

I just moved to the Dallas Texas area, and would love to buy some SAF instant yeast (red label). I checked at the central market in Plano, but they don’t have any. Does anyone know if there’s a store around that... (3 replies, last updated by dalaimama February 28, 2008)

Hi there hounds! I’ve been reading a lot about the local food movement and am wondering if anyone has found good ways of supporting Michigan farmers in cooking at home and restaurants that buy local? I know that Eastern... (34 replies, last updated by JanPrimus June 9, 2009)

I’m staying at a hotel with a full kitchenette (oven, stove, microwave – this exceeds my expectation of a “kitchenette”), LOL. So, I’d like to buy some seafood to cook. I can shuck oysters and I love... (1 reply, last updated by anewton May 3, 2009)

With the white asparugus season approaching, I am wondering if anyone has spotted any local white spears for sale anywhere. I know some grocery stores carry white asparagus (mostly from Peru) all year round, but the flavor facotr... (13 replies, last updated by sugartoof April 9, 2009)

I know that Denver doesn’t have a year-round farmer’s market like Eastern Market in D.C. or Pike Place Market in Seattle, so where do you shop for local produce and other products in the winter? Do you just visit... (4 replies, last updated by ColoradoFun November 25, 2008)

We’re heading back to St Simons Island this summer, and we do most of our cooking at the beach house rather than eating out. We’ve gotten fresh shrimp at City Market, but can anyone recommend any other local... (3 replies, last updated by karenfinan July 18, 2008)

if they have local, NY ones. As for the Greenmarket, I think the stand you’re looking for is Locust Grove’s, but there could be others, too. (10 replies, last updated by LNG212 May 19, 2008)

I’ve really been inspired as of late (especially after reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and Omnivore’s Dilemma) to try and buy products that are local, and not shipped across the country. Farmer’s markets make... (10 replies, last updated by melissalf04 September 18, 2007)

(though the stuff imported to the US is probably different that the refrigerated stuff you buy in Spain). This summer, when I was in Barcelona, I saw Chufi-lite for the first time, but I didn’t try it. (5 replies, last updated by mouse August 16, 2003)

Which Whole Foods is local to you? Woburn has an outstanding chocolate bar.... (17 replies, last updated by kobuta February 15, 2008)