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Cantaloupe Recipes

August 25, 2021 Jennifer Ross

The cantaloupe, rockmelon, sweet melon, or spanspek is a melon that is a variety of muskmelon species. A one-cup serving…

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Jim Sanders, farmer from Wildflower Lane Farm in NC, had an idea about growing vegetables and finding a distribution partner for those vegetables. In my podcast interview with Jim, he told the story about walking into the office of a non profit called TABLE and proposing his idea to the women in the office. What struck me about that story was the fact that those women listened and took action immediately. They were open to Jim’s idea and took him up on his offer to visit his farm, invest some funds, and take the risk that this could lead to a great opportunity for the people their non profit serves. In 2006, Joy MacVane began leaving homemade cookies on the sidewalk of her downtown Chapel Hill home for UNC-CH students walking to campus. A year later, she began leaving notes by the goodies inviting students to stop by her house to bake desserts for the nearby soup kitchen. A dozen students showed up to make and deliver cakes. They discussed how much they enjoyed serving at the homeless shelter, expressed interest in local community service and identified hungry kids as a special priority. MacVane shared that concern and learned that there were no weekly food assistance services specifically for children at that time in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. In late 2007, she and several of those original students incorporated Table Ministries, Inc., now known as TABLE. Since its start in 2008, TABLE has offered “a place at the TABLE” to increasing numbers of local children. Thanks to generous donations of food, funds, and time by campus and community supporters, TABLE has quickly grown. And now, thanks to Jim’s idea, TABLE Is able to serve fresh, local healthy vegetables and fruits to local children. I wanted to speak to the woman, the decision maker, who listened to Jim’s idea on that day when he casually walked into the office and was open to exploring the opportunity with him. Ashton Tippins, was that woman! Visit the link in our bio and enjoy my conversation with Ashton Tippins. #foodsecuritymatters #foodsecurityforall #fooddonations #foodinsecurity #foodinsecurityawareness


Hey, it’s Jen, you’re Agri-Tourist Podcast Hos
Hey, it’s Jen, you’re Agri-Tourist Podcast Host. I am always here to support the people I interview. So, if you are planning on visiting the Berkshires this summer and fall season, Dori Scofield, owner of Berkshire Farm Sanctuary, and I have partnered up to help her create an agri-destination at her sanctuary. We are starting small with 5 exciting chocolate cocktail hours for all of you chocolate lovers out there!! You’ll start with a chocolate mocktail, indulge in some delicious charcuterie (plant-based of course!). Then you’ll learn how real chocolate is made from these beautiful and colorful cacao pods. Savor the tastes of real chocolate from around the world and depart the farm house will some of your favorite chocolate bars in hand! Proceeds support all of Dori’s amazing rescued animals at the Sanctuary - and each animal has a story to be told. Remember, there are only 5 dates starting Saturday, July 5th and once they’re booked, that’s it! So visit Berkshirefarmsanctuary.org or heartbeetfarms.com to register now! (Link in bio) #chocolatetasting #chocolatetastings #chocolateevent #chocolateevents #beantobarchocolates #farmsanctuary #berkshirecounty #berkshires #berkshiretourism #thingstodoberkshires


I was asked to help out a group of friends with a
I was asked to help out a group of friends with a new podcast - Marisa, the friend who interviews me, was one of those friends. They call themselves ‘terrestrial’ radio people as they all were involved with various radio shows back in the day - you can tell by their great voices! I sat down with them a few months ago and downloaded my thoughts on how to get started, realizing how much I had learned with a year’s worth of podcast episodes under my belt! I felt very complimented to have been asked to do this. Well, they just launched their first episode and asked me to come down to the library studio during their recording for support - just in case!! I didn’t know they were going to recruit me as their first guest - LOL! I had such a fun experience. They are off to an amazing start so please give them a listen. You can find them on all the big podcast platforms - Spotify, Apple, IHeartRadio, etc.. under the name Yakety Yak; Let’s Talk About That! I will add the Apple Podcasts link to my bio! Give them a listen! And feel free to also give them a review after you listen. Congrats Mike, Marisa and Glenn!!! You did it!


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hearts appear everywhere in nature….💚


Jim Sanders, an environmentalist & farmer, is the
Jim Sanders, an environmentalist & farmer, is the owner of Wildflower Lane Farm in North Carolina. Jim has some great stories about how he came into farming and his fun and not so fun experiences with trying to build a farming business. All along, Jim knew and was reminded by some friends that there had to be a better way. Jim decided to take another approach to feeding local people. Jim came up with an idea that would enable him to do what he loved – growing food for people – while removing it from the business cycle that was proving to be unsatisfying. He would do this by shifting non profit funds used to pay for fresh produce from wholesalers and retailers to local farmers who would grow for them. He walked into the office of a local non profit called Table, explained his concept, and asked them to try it out with him. The Executive Director of TABLE, who you will hear from directly in an upcoming episode, after a little due diligence, was open to Jim’s idea, shifted some funds his way, and took the leap of faith. And every year since, TABLE has shifted more funds to growing with local farmers vs. purchasing produce, demonstrating the strength and impact of Jim’s concept. Jim’s idea has had a direct impact on food security in NC and beyond. This is also a testament that existing local organizations can and should collaborate and join forces, shift funds to local sourcing, and ultimately increase access to nutritious food for everyone. Visit the link in our bio to listen to the podcast. #Podcast #farmingpodcast #agpodcast #agriculturepodcast


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Jim Sanders, farmer from Wildflower Lane Farm in N
Jim Sanders, farmer from Wildflower Lane Farm in NC, had an idea about growing vegetables and finding a distribution partner for those vegetables. In my podcast interview with Jim, he told the story about walking into the office of a non profit called TABLE and proposing his idea to the women in the office. What struck me about that story was the fact that those women listened and took action immediately. They were open to Jim’s idea and took him up on his offer to visit his farm, invest some funds, and take the risk that this could lead to a great opportunity for the people their non profit serves. In 2006, Joy MacVane began leaving homemade cookies on the sidewalk of her downtown Chapel Hill home for UNC-CH students walking to campus. A year later, she began leaving notes by the goodies inviting students to stop by her house to bake desserts for the nearby soup kitchen. A dozen students showed up to make and deliver cakes. They discussed how much they enjoyed serving at the homeless shelter, expressed interest in local community service and identified hungry kids as a special priority. MacVane shared that concern and learned that there were no weekly food assistance services specifically for children at that time in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. In late 2007, she and several of those original students incorporated Table Ministries, Inc., now known as TABLE. Since its start in 2008, TABLE has offered “a place at the TABLE” to increasing numbers of local children. Thanks to generous donations of food, funds, and time by campus and community supporters, TABLE has quickly grown. And now, thanks to Jim’s idea, TABLE Is able to serve fresh, local healthy vegetables and fruits to local children. I wanted to speak to the woman, the decision maker, who listened to Jim’s idea on that day when he casually walked into the office and was open to exploring the opportunity with him. Ashton Tippins, was that woman! Visit the link in our bio and enjoy my conversation with Ashton Tippins. #foodsecuritymatters #foodsecurityforall #fooddonations #foodinsecurity #foodinsecurityawareness


Hey, it’s Jen, you’re Agri-Tourist Podcast Hos
Hey, it’s Jen, you’re Agri-Tourist Podcast Host. I am always here to support the people I interview. So, if you are planning on visiting the Berkshires this summer and fall season, Dori Scofield, owner of Berkshire Farm Sanctuary, and I have partnered up to help her create an agri-destination at her sanctuary. We are starting small with 5 exciting chocolate cocktail hours for all of you chocolate lovers out there!! You’ll start with a chocolate mocktail, indulge in some delicious charcuterie (plant-based of course!). Then you’ll learn how real chocolate is made from these beautiful and colorful cacao pods. Savor the tastes of real chocolate from around the world and depart the farm house will some of your favorite chocolate bars in hand! Proceeds support all of Dori’s amazing rescued animals at the Sanctuary - and each animal has a story to be told. Remember, there are only 5 dates starting Saturday, July 5th and once they’re booked, that’s it! So visit Berkshirefarmsanctuary.org or heartbeetfarms.com to register now! (Link in bio) #chocolatetasting #chocolatetastings #chocolateevent #chocolateevents #beantobarchocolates #farmsanctuary #berkshirecounty #berkshires #berkshiretourism #thingstodoberkshires


I was asked to help out a group of friends with a
I was asked to help out a group of friends with a new podcast - Marisa, the friend who interviews me, was one of those friends. They call themselves ‘terrestrial’ radio people as they all were involved with various radio shows back in the day - you can tell by their great voices! I sat down with them a few months ago and downloaded my thoughts on how to get started, realizing how much I had learned with a year’s worth of podcast episodes under my belt! I felt very complimented to have been asked to do this. Well, they just launched their first episode and asked me to come down to the library studio during their recording for support - just in case!! I didn’t know they were going to recruit me as their first guest - LOL! I had such a fun experience. They are off to an amazing start so please give them a listen. You can find them on all the big podcast platforms - Spotify, Apple, IHeartRadio, etc.. under the name Yakety Yak; Let’s Talk About That! I will add the Apple Podcasts link to my bio! Give them a listen! And feel free to also give them a review after you listen. Congrats Mike, Marisa and Glenn!!! You did it!


hearts appear everywhere in nature….💚
hearts appear everywhere in nature….💚


Jim Sanders, an environmentalist & farmer, is the
Jim Sanders, an environmentalist & farmer, is the owner of Wildflower Lane Farm in North Carolina. Jim has some great stories about how he came into farming and his fun and not so fun experiences with trying to build a farming business. All along, Jim knew and was reminded by some friends that there had to be a better way. Jim decided to take another approach to feeding local people. Jim came up with an idea that would enable him to do what he loved – growing food for people – while removing it from the business cycle that was proving to be unsatisfying. He would do this by shifting non profit funds used to pay for fresh produce from wholesalers and retailers to local farmers who would grow for them. He walked into the office of a local non profit called Table, explained his concept, and asked them to try it out with him. The Executive Director of TABLE, who you will hear from directly in an upcoming episode, after a little due diligence, was open to Jim’s idea, shifted some funds his way, and took the leap of faith. And every year since, TABLE has shifted more funds to growing with local farmers vs. purchasing produce, demonstrating the strength and impact of Jim’s concept. Jim’s idea has had a direct impact on food security in NC and beyond. This is also a testament that existing local organizations can and should collaborate and join forces, shift funds to local sourcing, and ultimately increase access to nutritious food for everyone. Visit the link in our bio to listen to the podcast. #Podcast #farmingpodcast #agpodcast #agriculturepodcast


2016, apple picking with Anna & Abby…well it app
2016, apple picking with Anna & Abby...well it appears to be more like apple eating!! They are both graduating this year - one from college and one from high school! So proud of both of them...



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