Peach procrastinators, time to put up or shut up

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If it seems to you that the end has come earlier this year than last year, it’s because it has. Usually the Georgia peach season stretches well into August, but the warm winter caused some varieties to mature early and others not to blossom at all, said farmer Al Pearson. Varieties selected to mature one after another in peachy succession ripened in overlapping bursts, forcing the Pearson family to hustle to find buyers for them all. Mission accomplished … but now just a few peaches remain for local consumers.

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Better grab a box of peaches now…

Statewide, food policy makers think locally

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So it was all the more interesting to me that locally produced food was already a basic premise to this broad representation of thoughtful, food-loving Georgians. It is not necessarily a given, for example, that school nutrition directors would view easier access to local produce as a path toward stronger school lunch programs. They could buy fresh produce from anywhere and meet students’ nutritional needs. But they see a greater value in local food: a way to engage their young charges in the food they eat and the lifelong dietary choices they make. 

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Six super-easy, super-seasonal side dishes

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Whatever the reason, it’s time for some fast thinking. But don’t worry; there’s a simple fix to your fixin’s situation.  You just need to add some ultra-traditional, yet uber-trendy, seasonal vegetables to your Thanksgiving dinner. A few vegetable sides will fill out your table without filling up your guests. And they’ll add some beautiful color to that brown-and-beige food theme you’ve got going on right now.

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Season wraps up for several farmers markets

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It’s a sad week for local food lovers. Many popular area farmers markets pack it up for the season before Thanksgiving. So if you want fresh greens, local root vegetables or North Georgia apples on your Thanksgiving table, it’s time to grab your canvas bag and make one last trip to these markets.

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Weigh in tonight on new Atlanta farmers market rules

Technically speaking, the legislation would amend the city’s zoning ordinance. But the changes, if approved by City Council, would clear hurdles for would-be market organizers, streamline the permitting process, and establish standards for farmers markets held within the city’s boundaries. 

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Chamblee Farmers Market moves to Brookhaven

The change will allow for more vendors, later operating hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and greater synergy with two restaurants at the new location, Haven and Valenza, says market director Alan Moise.

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Party on, Georgia peach lovers

If you missed out on last week’s peachy festivities, or you’re not done celebrating yet, check out the PeachAPalooza this Saturday at East Lake Farmers Market. In this second annual cook-off, pros and amateurs match wits with a box of peaches from Pearson Farm, creating dishes both savory and sweet. Proceeds go to the East Lake Schools Coalition.

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