If you've been scouring farmer's markets this summer, you know how incredibly difficult it is to find peaches that you know are 100% Colorado-grown and truly Organic. Buying local matters for more reasons than one. There's the obvious benefit of supporting our local farmers and economy, but one of the most important reasons in my mind is "NUTRITIONAL-DENSITY" (a term you will start to hear more and more of).

Lion’s Mane… What even is that?? It looks like a furry snowball, or a pom-pom, or some weird new trending DIY kids craft (is anyone else still recovering from the glitter slime craze?). Actually, it's a mushroom. A superfood mushroom at that! In many cultures, Lion’s Mane is used medicinally, but they’re just as incredible as a culinary mushroom. Here's everything you need to know about Lion's Mane, their purported health benefits, and how to store and cook them.

Don't be surprised when there’s no dinner table conversation. Your family or guests will be too busy moaning in pleasure while eating. Just try it and thank me later:)

Pigs, their name alone dredges up a certain mental association, and they have gotten their reputation for a reason. They do tend to eat just about anything they're given. And since we are what our food eats, it's incredibly important to source pork that is raised and fed in the cleanest manner possible.

I’m a little embarrassed to admit this: I, like many of you, used to think that I didn’t like lamb. I was never a fan of the "lamb" that appeared on our holiday table lurking beneath an undulating glob of mint jelly (don’t tell my mom I said that). Well, I have news for you. That wasn’t grass-fed, grass-finished lamb we were eating.