Culinary options abound with beautiful berries. A local collaboration between Vanillen Dairy in Ovid, N.Y., Seneca Lake-based Eremita Winery and Seneca Breeze Berries resulted in a strawberry cheesecake wine ice cream that is available at Cayuga Lake Creamery, Interlaken, N.Y., while supplies last. When one thinks of eating fresh, locally grown strawberries in the Northeast, … Read more
Organic apple production has expanded in the U.S. since the turn of the century. The state of Washington, especially, has added organic apple acreage. According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, about 90 percent of the nation’s organic apple acreage is in the Evergreen State. In the Northeast, organic apple growing is just at the … Read more
Growing your own fruit is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, especially if you’re planning on using the fruit to make your own vape juice to help reduce your nicotine intake. Not only will you have the satisfaction of growing your own produce, but you’ll also have the added benefit of knowing exactly what’s in your … Read more
Plant-based diets, otherwise known as vegan diets, are a popular lifestyle choice in modern times. There are amazing benefits to physical and mental well-being, and it is an eco-positive dietary move that supports a more sustainable society. While even as close as ten years ago, veganism and vegetarian lifestyles were seen as abnormal, the world … Read more
In the advent of the pandemic more and more people are reliant on online means of shopping for groceries and other necessities. Fruits and vegetables always need to be fresh when they reach the home of the customer. The shipping method is made for non-perishable items and requires extra care for fresh items such as … Read more