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Meat the Producers

June 5, 2008 at 4:54PM By Anita Crotty | comment

Members of traditional community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs receive a box of organic, local fruits and vegetables each week in exchange for paying a share of the farm's expenses. Many CSA farms offer egg shares, too, and raw-milk devotees can purchase cow shares to get their hands on unpasteurized dairy. Taking the idea to a new extreme, a growing number of Northern California ranchers are now offering meat CSAs: Members receive a box of humanely raised, grass-fed meats for as low as $5 a pound, depending on selected cuts and subscription length.

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Keeping Grocery Bills Down

May 21, 2008 at 3:56PM By Anita Crotty | comment

The rising cost of food has many cooks on edge, and the obligatory spate of "save money in the kitchen" articles is making the rounds. Many tips for saving money can also help save the earth: Eat less meat, or focus on the cheaper cuts. Shop at the farmers' market, where in-season produce is often cheaper than at the supermarket. Or follow the lead of blogger Bron Marshall, who found a free local source for apples in an unloved Granny Smith tree along the fence-line of her neighbor's property.

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Anita Crotty is co-author of Married... with Dinner, an award-winning food blog that chronicles the continuing adventures of "a couple of San Francisco food dorks." Anita and her husband Cameron are both professional writers, amateur cooks, and avid diners. read full bio.

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