SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formally known as food stamps, has historically been accepted at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and only a select amount of farm stands. However, with the…
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Green Bean Pasta Salad & Sweet Potato Fries
Post by UNH Student and Seacoast Eat Local Intern, Chris G. Having been a few weeks since Seacoast Eat Local’s winter markets have been operational due to social distancing practices…
Storing Fresh Produce
Post by UNH Student and Seacoast Eat Local Intern, Chris G. Onions: All types of onions will last you approximately one month in refrigeration. A good method for prolonging their shelf…
Does New Hampshire Have Food Deserts?
Post written by UNH student and Seacoast Eat Local intern Meriah M. Your local convenience store is probably familiar to you for the many times you’ve stopped for a cup…
Safe Food Purchasing and Storage
Due to unprecedented events, Seacoast Eat Local has cancelled our winter farmers’ markets in March and April. This can be disheartening to those who enjoy the fresh food, food samples,…
A Spotlight on Salami
Salami also known as salame has a history that predates ancient Rome. Salami as a term refers to any form of encased meat, but is most commonly a pork sausage, pork…
A Spotlight on Honey
Honey has been around since the start of written history and most likely before that however there is not records prior. Since 2100 B.C. it has been recorded as the…
The Man Behind Nutrition Incentive Programs
Post by Seacoast Eat Local Intern and UNH Student Meriah M. Who is Gus Schumacher? Fresh fruits and vegetables should be found in all of America’s kitchens regardless of the…
A Spotlight on Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is made by tapping maple trees and collecting the sap. The sap is then boiled until it becomes thicker and resembles a syrup. The sap is clear and…
From Seed to Kitchen: Mushrooms
You can purchase mushrooms from your local farmers’ markets.
How to Incorporate Local Vegetables Into Your Winter Eating
Post by UNH student and Seacoast Eat Local intern, Chris G. At the February 8th market in Exeter High School, the focus of my food demo was root vegetables and…
A Spotlight on Garlic
Garlic is often used to flavor food, but has had many uses in the past including medicine! The flavorful bulb has antibiotic properties and has been used since the Egyptian…