Citrus is in season in the winter months in warmer parts of the United States, bringing bright flavors, brilliant colors, and immunity-boosting vitamins to those of us facing a long cold New England winter. We are fortunate at River Valley Market to be able to offer tree-ripened, organic citrus fruits from Florida, brought to us [...]
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by Loran Diehl Saito Vibrantly colorful, sweet, and locally grown…do these phrases remind you of anything? Root vegetables, perhaps? No? If you still think of root vegetables as a mushy, bland, drably colored affair, it’s time to get acquainted with Winter Moon Farm’s crop. Winter Moon Farm, located in Hadley, is owned by Michael Docter. [...]
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by Loran Diehl Saito Mycologist Julia Coffey is a different kind of farmer. Working from specially designed rooms in her Westhampton home, Julia cultivates mycelium (tiny strands of vegetative matter) destined to grow into delicious oyster, shiitake, and lion’s mane mushrooms. Coffey launched Myco Terra several years ago and is growing her business slowly; she [...]
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