Where, Why and What to Buy

Indulge in a little retail therapy that will nourish body as well as soul. Here, you can find a farmers market for your Saturday morning enjoyment, or a new bakery that can supply you with sprinkle donuts for your work peeps. Check out a small-town meat locker with an expert proprietor. Explore and engage!

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    How Much Money Do Farmers Make?

    We all know the cost of food at the grocery store. We see the prices clearly marked on the shelves each visit. But, how much of that money is actually going to farmers?

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    Types of Winter Squash

    We love cooking with winter squash! These fun facts about winter squash will help you enjoy this hearty, yet sweet food on a whole new level!

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    Easy Dinners for Busy Days

    You know those days when your ducks run amok despite your best efforts to get them all in a nice, neat row? Errands, work, kids’ sport practice, chores — don’t you wish there were an “easy button” for dinner? We’ve got some simple strategies and delicious recipes to help you conquer...

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    Christmas Survival Guide

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Can you hear the carols? See the twinkling lights? Feel the stress of impending errands to run and house guests to entertain?  If your to-do list is longer than Santa’s with no elves in sight to help, don’t sweat it. Follow these tips to stay as...

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    About the Old Farmer’s Almanac

    What will the coming year hold? It may seem strange, but the answer is in your grocery store. While standing in line to check out, you’re sure to be bombarded by tempting sweets and scandalous gossip. But there’s a little gem quietly nestled between those bold flavors and giant headlines...

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    Find the Perfect Main Course for the Holidays

    In case you hadn’t noticed, the holiday season is here! It can be hard enough to figure out what to have for dinner tonight, much less weeks down the line. Sure, you’ve probably got a good handle on Thanksgiving, but what about beyond that? Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking...

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  • Kansas holiday gift baskets

    Shop Local with Kansas Holiday Gift Baskets

    Share a bit of Kansas with loved ones this holiday season — send holiday gift boxes with local food from From the Land of Kansas.  From the Land of Kansas is the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s trademark program. It promotes businesses that grow, raise or produce Kansas products and...

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  • Thanksgiving Leftovers

    How to Safely and Deliciously Amp Up Your Holiday Leftovers

    Have a refrigerator stuffed with Thanksgiving leftovers? Not sure what to do with them or how soon you need to use them up? We have you covered.

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    Thanksgiving Day Survival Guide

    Picture this: The turkey is finished with time to spare, your family is gathered around the table singing praises to your food and decor, laughter fills the room and you smile knowing you’ve pulled off the perfect Thanksgiving.  Oh, to dream! Whether this is your first year tackling the...

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  • Kombucha Made in Lawrence Kansas - Rosemary Orange

    Meet a Local Kombucha Brewer in Kansas

    Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes. But for one Kansas entrepreneur, mother was the necessity of invention. In this case, the “mother” was a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (the acronym is scobyfor short) used to brew kombucha tea. Kombucha tea is a...

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