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Who says all the happy cows live in California? »

At High Lawn Farm in Lee, MA, the cows are happy as clams. And why shouldn’t they be? They are treated with the utmost respect and care. And in fact, the name “High Lawn Farm” came about due to the large green lawns that cover the hills surrounding the farm where the cows are left […]
Posted by: Nicola on September 26, 2012 @ 11:04 am
Filed under: Blog,Boston Local Food Festival

Delicious Fruit Cordials and Spreads are the Name of the Game at Bug Hill Farm »

Kate Kerivan produces some of the most unique cordials, fruit spreads, and sauces on the market today.   On her 50 acre Bug Hill Farm, aptly named for its location on Bug Hill Road in Ashfield, something magical is happening. Organic fruit including strawberries, elderberries, gooseberries, currants, rhubarb, and raspberries are lovingly cultivated and turned into delicious […]
Posted by: Nicola on September 16, 2012 @ 3:14 pm
Filed under: Blog,Boston Local Food Festival

Hyper-Local Brewfest- a Local Lovefest Success! »

With 35 vendors and 800 Brew Fans, Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts successfully held the first Hyper-Local Craft Brewfest at the Somerville Armory on June 16, 2012. The Brew Crew tees shared the day’s mission: “Eat Local. Drink Local. Be Local.” This festival marked the first time that local breweries like Cambridge Brewing Company (CBC), […]
Posted by: Nicola on July 20, 2012 @ 9:02 pm
Filed under: Blog,Boston Local Food Festival,Hyper-Local Craft Brewfest,Local Craft Brewfest,News,Vendor Announcements

ALLocal Dinner at Local 149 in Southie! »

  SBN hosts our first ALLocal Dinner in Southie on March 26, 2012. This is the 13th installment of the ALLocal Dinner Series. Join us on Monday, March 25, 2012 at Local 149, a neighborhood restaurant with an affinity for local food. Chef Leah Duboius, is excited about creating a meal that represents the eclectic […]
Posted by: Nicola on March 8, 2012 @ 12:19 am
Filed under: ALLocal Dinner,Blog,News

‎ALLocal Dinner – A Conversation about Localizing Food at nourish in Lexington »

SBN hosts “A Conversation about Localizing Food,” the 12th installment of the ALLocal Dinner Series on January 23, 2012.  Join us at nourish for a delicious meal and a thoughtful discussion as Karen Masterson, founder and owner of nourish in Lexington Center, serves up a responsibly sourced and reasonably priced, delectable three-course meal. Entree options include nourish‘s […]
Posted by: Nicola on January 16, 2012 @ 4:54 pm
Filed under: Blog,Chef Profile,News

Boston Local Food Festival attracts 30,000 people! »

On Saturday, October 1st, the rain fled just as the crowds arrived for the second annual Boston Local Food Festival.  Numerous people captured their experiences in words, photos and videos.  The resulting collection of media pieces together a buffet of sights, sounds and activities reflective of individual interests and values.  Here is a sampling of […]
Posted by: Nicola on October 28, 2011 @ 3:09 pm
Filed under: Blog

Preview of This Year’s Boston Local Food Festival »

Check out our new video featuring a preview of what to expect at this year’s festival, compliments of how2heros!  
Posted by: Nicola on September 28, 2011 @ 4:20 am
Filed under: Blog,News

Get Active About Local »

You’ve probably heard of Jamie Oliver and his health food in school movement. What you may not have heard about is our own hometown heros that have been working on a food & fitness movement in the communities around Boston. And they’ve been doing it since 2006! You could call them the pioneers of the […]
Posted by: Nicola on September 20, 2011 @ 10:00 am
Filed under: Blog

Vermont Smoke and Cure: Old Traditions Die Hard »

“Old traditions die hard.” While not the motto of Vermont Smoke and Cure in South Barre, Vermont, one might guess that this mantra pulses through the veins of all its employees. Vermont Smoke and Cure crafts some of the finest summer sausage, bacon, ham and other smoked meats in the world and credits its unique […]
Posted by: Nicola on September 15, 2011 @ 2:00 pm
Filed under: Blog

“Slow Down. Eat Well.” »

Think about the average food or beverage purchases people make on a day to day basis. Too often these purchases go something like this: Create list. Drive to the store. Select items from your list. Go through the self checkout line. Drive home. In this scenario, the job is done, mission accomplished. Something is missing, […]
Posted by: Nicola on September 14, 2011 @ 11:04 am
Filed under: Blog
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