Month: June 2014

Upstate SC Farm Tour: Connecting Consumers with Farmers

We spent Saturday exploring a few local farms with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s 8th Annual Upstate Farm Tour.  The tours are designed to connect consumers with local farmers who use sustainable agricultural practices. I love the chance to see where and how food is grown …and sneak a few cooking tips from the pros…Continue Reading Upstate SC Farm Tour: Connecting Consumers with Farmers

Dear 16 year old me… what you need to know about melanoma

Spending time outdoors this summer? Take a few minutes to watch this powerful video about malignant melanoma: When I was 16 I wasted countless hours roasting myself in the sun like a rotisserie chicken.  I even slathered on the baby oil to accelerate the process.  In college, I visited a tanning bed several times per…Continue Reading Dear 16 year old me… what you need to know about melanoma