Eat local with us this Summer!

Sunday, April 27, 2008

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Registration for One Local Summer is now closed.

For several years, Liz from the now-defunct blog Pocket Farm organized and hosted One Local Summer, a challenge to prepare one meal each week using locally grown ingredients.  I really enjoyed participating, and was sad to see Liz close up shop.  In that grand tradition, Farm to Philly is hosting its own One Local Summer project, specifically for the Mid-Atlantic states (Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia)Edited to note: Farm to Philly will now be hosting the entire One Local Summer project - national and international participants welcome!

Participants will be expected to make one meal each week using locally grown ingredients (we use the typical 100 mile radius definition - your definition may vary).  The permissible exceptions to this rule are oil, salt and pepper, and spices.  June 1 is a Sunday this year, which makes it the perfect day to start the challenge!  Make your meal and post about it on your blog (or send us an email with details if you don’t have a blog) - we’ll swing by on Sunday each week to get the details, and a post will go up here on Monday detailing the fantastic meals everyone had the week prior.

The final day of the challenge will be Sunday, August 31. 

I found this to be a really motivating challenge over all, and it really challenged me to find new sources for locally grown foods.  Your meals don’t have to be fancy and complicated - just made from locally grown ingredients!  Interested?  Leave a comment and we’ll keep you posted!

Posted by Nicole on 04/27 at 03:02 AM

I may give this a go this summer!  I have a question:  What about bread?  If you buy it from a local bakery, do the ingredients of the bread have to be local too?

Posted by vuboq  on  04/28  at  05:47 AM

I am starting a new food blog for Berks County (the “Reading” part of the Reading Terminal Market. I will sign up to give this a try.  What should I do to register?  Is there a badge?  My site will not be ready for another few weeks.

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  04/29  at  10:14 AM

I participated in OLS last summer and it was great fun! My whole family got in on the act and we had a great summer. One of the best parts about it was finding places to buy food other than the grocery store.

Can’t wait for this year’s OLS!

Posted by Faith  on  04/29  at  04:33 PM

We’re in, although we may make it a 0 mile challenge once the garden gets into full swing…

Let me know if you want help with the round-ups!

Posted by Laura  on  04/30  at  07:12 AM

Whoops - corrected my email so you can find me…

Posted by Laura  on  04/30  at  07:15 AM

I think we’ll give it a try this summer. Our bigger garden this year should really help out. In fact, just last night, we had grilled eggplant from the garden with our dinner!

Posted by CLD  on  04/30  at  08:39 AM

I looked for a place to sign up for the challenge a few weeks ago and was disappointed when I couldn’t find one.  Thanks for picking up the reins and count me in.

Posted by Destabee  on  05/01  at  05:35 AM

Hooray! Count me in. Expect reports from the bustling Moscow, ID farmers market…and meals featuring a lot of potatoes. smile

Posted by JM  on  05/01  at  07:35 AM

I’m looking forward to participating this year. I found out about OLS too late in the summer last year and was disappointed to find out that OLS would not continue (until now!). Thanks for taking over so I can officially try this out!

Posted by Taryn  on  05/01  at  07:36 AM

I would love to take part in this for a third summer.  Also, is it possible to get a feed for Bloglines?  I tried to add the site but it didn’t show up as having an RSS feed although I notice there is one in the upper left hand corner.

Posted by Jasmine  on  05/01  at  08:15 AM

count us in!

Posted by Anita & Cameron  on  05/01  at  08:31 AM

We’re in!

Posted by elizabeth  on  05/01  at  01:23 PM

I’m in for sure!

Posted by Gillian  on  05/01  at  03:24 PM

Count me in!  Let me know if you need help rounding up the East!

Posted by Kim  on  05/02  at  07:31 AM

I wanted to join last year but with the chaos of moving across the country I figured I’d wait. I’m excited to see how this summer rolls out.

Posted by Stacey  on  05/02  at  10:58 AM

I would love to participate in this years one local summer! Count me in! I just started a blog for this very reason, hopefully I can pick up some tips along the way from other bloggers.

Posted by Becky  on  05/02  at  11:01 AM

Count me in!

Posted by Dolores  on  05/02  at  03:05 PM

Count in my family, too!

Posted by Amber  on  05/02  at  05:45 PM

Please count us in this year as well.  We had a great time participating for the first time last year!  Glad to see it will continue on!

Posted by Capturing Today  on  05/03  at  02:31 AM

I would love to do this. I have changelled myself a couple of times over the past year to do things like eating local and “meeting my meat” and buying only direct. We just had our first foraged and from our garden dinner the other night, so yes, count me in!

best,
riana

Posted by Riana  on  05/03  at  06:43 AM

I’m in! I am going to try to convince some people from my area to join as well. I’ll promote it on my poor sad new localvore blog. (http://www.MmmMonadnock.com)

Posted by Lisa Richards  on  05/03  at  06:45 AM

i would like to participate….is pasta okay to use?

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/03  at  08:14 AM

Count us in - I’m up for a good challenge (once the garden gets going it could be a 0 mile challence for us).

Posted by Kris Bair  on  05/03  at  08:27 AM

We’re in.  smile  I’m also available to act as a regional coordinator, if you still need one down south.  smile  We’re in North Carolina.

Posted by Joyce  on  05/03  at  09:41 AM

Count me in! I look forward to participating.

Posted by Anne  on  05/03  at  10:36 AM

I look forward to this project, also because I’m relocating to a new region, and this seems like a fun way to get acquainted with what the area has to offer in terms of cuisine and distribution.

Posted by Dawn  on  05/03  at  11:11 AM

Saw this linked from Liz’s flickr site and thought it sounded like an inspiring group.  We buy a lot of local products but I don’t always challenge myself to make a completely local meal, so this will be a great excuse.  Thanks for hosting.

Posted by Amy  on  05/03  at  01:50 PM

Count me in!!!

Posted by Lisa  on  05/03  at  02:02 PM

Thanks for organizing this. Please add us to the list.

Posted by Joan  on  05/03  at  04:21 PM

I love these. They really add structure to my meal plans. Thank you!

Posted by Ellen  on  05/03  at  06:20 PM

Count the Shibaguyz in!  Made it through last year’s challenges and just emerged from the Dark Days Challenge.  Bring on the summer!!  WOOHOO!!  Check out our blog for our progress so far.

Posted by Shibaguyz  on  05/03  at  08:13 PM

Oh I am all over this, thanks so much for organizing it!

Posted by Nicole B  on  05/03  at  08:39 PM

I’d like to join the challenge! I’ve been wanting to do something like this for a long time, just not disciplined to do it on my own:)

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/04  at  05:34 AM

yes please!  looking forward to the weekly reminder!

Posted by holly bechiri  on  05/04  at  05:37 AM

Thanks for taking this on. I’m new to the locavore movement and read all of last year’s OLS entries as part of my research. I’m so happy to have an opportunity to use this challenge to move my local eating up to another level.

Posted by Joy Weese Moll  on  05/04  at  06:05 AM

Me too, me too!

Posted by Herbwife  on  05/04  at  02:31 PM

I would love to do this!

Posted by geek+nerd  on  05/04  at  05:41 PM

I’d love to participate this year!  Count us in.

Posted by Louise  on  05/04  at  05:58 PM

I’m in!

Posted by Julia - The Wounded Chef  on  05/05  at  05:49 AM

count me in.

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/05  at  06:52 AM

I would very much like to participate!  I’ve followed Pocket Farm in the past (on the side lines) and last year was my first CSA adventure.  I will have to create a site first before I can share a URL for where I will post the food, but definately Count Me In!  Stephanie

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/05  at  08:12 AM

Hey there! I would love to play along! I’ve got my own veggie garden but this would challenge me to expand my meat, fish, and dairy to local farmers as well! Can’t wait to get started!

Posted by Reynie  on  05/05  at  10:52 AM

So I’m game. I need to spice up my world a little and be less culinarily lame. Consider me signed up. smile

Posted by krista  on  05/05  at  11:01 AM

I am so in for this.

Posted by Jenn  on  05/05  at  12:18 PM

I was too late to sign up each of the past two years, and thought I wouldn’t have another chance. I’m very glad that you’re continuing One Local Summer. I’d be happy to help with roundups for the Pacific Northwest or West Coast.

Posted by Kimberly  on  05/05  at  06:49 PM

I’m new to the blog world and new to locavore living, so this should be a great challenge! Can’t wait until my own garden takes off, but hopefully I’ll find what I need at the local farmers’ markets…

Posted by Lori  on  05/06  at  06:47 AM

I wanted to do this last year, but didn’t find out about it until it was too late to sign up. Glad to see you’re continuing the event. I’m totally in this year! Sign me up!

Posted by smtwngrl  on  05/06  at  09:16 AM

Definitely count me in!  We’ve been enjoying this every year.

Posted by The Purloined Letter  on  05/06  at  09:54 AM

Splendid!  Couldn’t wait for this to start up as I missed it last year.  We’ve just moved, and we’re searching for our local food sources all over again - this will be fun!

Posted by Melinda  on  05/06  at  11:11 AM

i’m in. i’ve got 13 typse of heirloom tomatoes in my garden

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/06  at  01:29 PM

I’d love to participate!  I’m a first timer to the One Local Summer though I did participate - and grow alot - in the Dark Days Eat Local Challenge.  Looking forward to it. smile

Posted by Green Bean  on  05/06  at  03:09 PM

This will be my first year to participate. I am looking forward to the challenge! Can’t wait to hear what everyone else is cooking up with their local grown treasures.

Posted by Sarah Z  on  05/07  at  07:51 AM

I do not have a blog, i participated last year and would love to be included this year by e-mailing my entry.
Thanks Laurie

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/07  at  05:28 PM

I’d love to participate this summer.  I found out about OLS just past last year’s deadline so I’d love to participate this year.

Posted by Kristina  on  05/07  at  07:14 PM

Yes, please count me! This positive motivation has been heaven sent. grin

Posted by Pauline  on  05/08  at  05:52 AM

Just planted a new seed at this blog for future growth. Here I will happily participate red face

Posted by Pauline  on  05/08  at  08:33 AM

Thanks so much for taking the reins!  We’re so in!  I’m happy to be a reporter for the Mid-Atlantic region if you’re still looking for volunteers.

Posted by Peg Schuler-Armstrong  on  05/08  at  12:24 PM

Thanks for keeping the challenge going.  I think we’re going to give it a try this year.

Posted by Denise  on  05/08  at  05:54 PM

This is a great idea! I’m in.
(and daily dreaming of my sweet sweet CSA Plums…)

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/09  at  08:53 AM

Definitely in. Happy to help recap.

Posted by Danielle  on  05/10  at  03:43 AM

We’ve got a small fire escape and access to all the home grown wonders of Brooklyn! Count us in…

Posted by Meg  on  05/12  at  04:15 PM

Have never participated before but want to give it a try this year.
Pam

Posted by Pam Genant  on  05/13  at  02:58 AM

This is just what I’ve been looking for!  Glad you’re hosting the whole U.S.

Posted by Karen  on  05/13  at  07:22 AM

Tried to comment earlier, but it didn’t go through—but I’d love to participate!

Posted by Anna  on  05/13  at  01:54 PM

I’m in!  My husband and I run our local CSA and farmers market and are really looking forward to this year’s OLS!

Posted by Jenny  on  05/13  at  02:20 PM

This sounds like a great idea. Where do I sign up/register?

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/14  at  04:21 AM

Sign me up!  I enjoyed the Dark Days challenge, and now we’ll have a whole CSA share just waiting to be turned into bloggable meals.

Posted by Sarah  on  05/14  at  05:04 PM

Yes!  We are in, thanks to Green Bean for the recommendation.  I have been attempting a locavore challenge for the month of May, but it’s hard here in the cold weather region.  I am now educated and ready to take on this challenge!  I will post my meals on my blog -  www.ecoburban.blogspot.com Thanks for doing this!  - Mandi

Posted by Eco 'Burban Mom  on  05/15  at  04:16 AM

Count me in. I’m looking forward to the challenge.

Posted by Rachel  on  05/16  at  01:02 PM

Me & my family are in!  CSA starts soon, farmer’s market after that, maybe someday my garden will yield… I should be good to go!

Posted by Jedimomma  on  05/16  at  03:04 PM

I am in!

Last year I just marveled at all the wonderful dishes I saw prepared from local ingredients and hope to be as resourceful.

Posted by Shawna  on  05/17  at  08:57 AM

I’m new to this eating style and just decided to start this challenge on my own. It’s great to see that a group is doing this together. Do you know if there is a similar challenge within other parts of the country? Thanks!

Posted by Heidi Hermann  on  05/17  at  10:37 PM

Yes, I’d love to join in the challenge this summer!

Posted by Sara  on  05/19  at  09:10 AM

I’m in!  Last year was so much fun, I can’t wait to see what everyone cooks up this time!

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/19  at  09:29 AM

This is great! I just started a blog about doing this in an urban environment.  I look forward to the continued challenge.

Posted by Tiffany  on  05/19  at  12:33 PM

Sign us up!  Our CSA starts soon and our container garden is ready to go.  Maybe we can finally figure out what to do with all the swiss chard we get!  Maybe we will even start a blog.

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/20  at  05:55 AM

This year is my first in a CSA and I’m really looking forward to it.  Please count me in for the One Local Summer challenge.

Posted by Lesli  on  05/20  at  07:13 AM

I would love to participate this year. Thanks!

Posted by FoodieTots  on  05/20  at  12:03 PM

Sounds like fun!

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/21  at  10:49 AM

Count me in! I’m very excited about this. I’ve decided that, since I can’t so anything about my long commute to work at present, I might as well cut down on food miles by shopping as much as possible from the 4 farm shops I drive past!

Posted by Sally  on  05/21  at  11:33 AM

Love to join in—We try for at least 50% local/homegrown at most meals and DH is constantly adding to the garden to keep up with the demand around here so this will just be more motivation!

Posted by Carolyn  on  05/21  at  03:50 PM

I want to sign up too!!

Posted by mel  on  05/22  at  08:14 AM

our farmer’s market is open.  our csa is about to start.  (our garden is not yet planted!  yikes.  so much rain lately.)  and we’re excited to participate in one local summer.  thanks for organizing!

Posted by emily  on  05/23  at  06:06 AM

Oh, I’m in!

Posted by melissa  on  05/23  at  06:37 AM

I’m in as well. I have no excuse
time.

Posted by caroline  on  05/23  at  06:50 AM

Count me in!  I have been meaning to sign up for weeks now smile

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  05/23  at  07:47 AM

Nicole, count me in!

Posted by Leslie  on  05/23  at  11:01 AM

I read about the challenge on Green Bean Dreams. I’m definitely in and will post on my blog: http://simple-green-frugal.blogspot.com/

Posted by Heather @ SGF  on  05/23  at  05:41 PM

I’m in, and so is my family, they just don’t know it yet.

Posted by craftydabbler  on  05/23  at  07:45 PM

Fantastic idea!

What a great way for us to get better acquainted with local foods… Consider us in!

Posted by Sommer  on  05/23  at  08:00 PM

I’d like to sign up as well. I did participate in the Dark Days challenge but fell off the wagon when I got sick and tired of eating root veggies. Summer will be a breeze…so please sound me in.

Posted by Beany  on  05/24  at  08:34 AM

I would love to participate! Just let me know any more information I need to know about it.  smile

Posted by Katherine  on  05/24  at  08:51 AM

Count me in, too!

Posted by Dasha  on  05/24  at  10:50 AM

We are in too!  We joined our first CSA this year, and we are in our third year of gardening (well, fifth if you count the two container gardens), so I’m very excited to work on including this in my life more.

Posted by Molly  on  05/25  at  04:56 AM

Count me in!

I have sort of fallen off the blogwagon the last 3 months… I need a commitment like this smile

Posted by Korinthe  on  05/25  at  12:20 PM

Our little city just started a local farmer’s market and there’s another great one just down the road. This sounds like a fun challenge, my first one on the blog-o-sphere. I’m looking forward to all the tasty homegrown recipes.

Posted by Sirena  on  05/25  at  05:32 PM

Count me in too, please!

Posted by Sharon  on  05/25  at  07:19 PM

I think I’m in! (now if only the local produce would start rolling into the farmer’s market…)

Posted by Kim  on  05/26  at  01:07 AM
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