"eat local challenge" news and stories

Food bloggers who have been around for at least a few months know about the Eat Local Challenge, born out of the mind of Jennifer from Life Begins at 30. She has been working with Locavores to host this virtual event in which the challenge for participants is to focus on eating foods that are as local as possible - grown and produced close to your home.

When I sat for a moment to think about the foods I eat every day, I realized that my habits would have to change. Sure, I can buy produce at my local farmers' markets. But what about other things? My coffee might be roasted locally, but where are the coffee beans for my coffee grown? What about bottled water? How tightly you keep to the challenge, as well as how "local" is local, is up to each participant. It's a very good lesson.

Participants can sign up at the Locavores site.