Farm to Fork

We're focused on Farm to Fork here in North Georgia. We'll be out this afternoon harvesting greens for restaurant service tonight. There is definitely a chill in the air and with all the winds of late, our blankets were blown off the bok choy last night just in time for a cold frosty morning.

Our own work in the gardens reminds us of how much effort goes into building a sustainable, safe and fresh food source in this country. Every community and individual should be focusing on how to better supply for its citizens, neighbors and family.

Today I came across a fun site that let's consumers talk to local farmers and see what's going on, learn more about how to grow their own food, or simply check out some fun recipes. FarmFlavor.com is a fun, easy-to-navigate site packed with information. And this month they've released Let's Talk Turkey, a Digital Guide to Thanksgiving.

The e-book features recipes for baked and roasted turkey, as well as recipes for dishes made with leftover turkey. Readers will also find preparation tips and techniques; the e-book even includes a comprehensive guide to frying turkey including instructions and safety information.

Let’s Talk Turkey is stuffed with turkey trivia, such as the answer to why commercial turkeys’ feathers are white. The e-book also takes a look at the business side of Thanksgiving with a profile of Kauffman Turkey Farms, one of the last independent family-owned farms in the nation.

Check it out and give thanks this Thanksgiving for the folks who work hard to put food on our tables.