August 13, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291
Looking for a way to break into the mysterious yet healthy world of purchasing and cooking local foods? Look no further! Calvert Eats Local is a citizen organization dedicated to the support of sustainable agriculture and community in Southern Maryland, and they meet the third Monday of the month at 7 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. The group started from a book discussion at the library of Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle when the attendees asked the library to continue the conversation with this grass-roots group.
The food found in supermarkets, including much of the organic stuff, travels an average of 1500 miles, and is therefore heavily dependent on our petroleum-based transportation system. Buying locally grown food removes the transportation step, reducing the amount of fuel, pollution, and time it takes to get that food from the producer to you. Calvert Eats Local looks to find ways to find, grow, prepare, and serve food and drink that is truly local and truly sustainable. Every quarter they have a potluck where members bring amazing food made with local ingredients, and their monthly meetings feature book discussions, promotion of Buy Local Challenge week, talking about how to supporting local farmers through CSA participation and farmers markets, food-related documentary screenings, and more. Just as important, this group provides a network for people to find out not only where and when they can buy local food, but also how and why, and you can participate in the discussions both on and offline. So whether you are looking for a deer processor, as one member was, or simply looking for a source of grass-fed beef in southern Maryland, both questions asked on the Calvert Eats Local Facebook site, come join Calvert Eats Local.
For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or check the website at calvert.lib.md.us.
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Sue Kullen’s homegrown heirloom tomatoes, basil and homemade mozzarella…just one of the gorgeous dishes at the last Calvert Eats Local potluck!
Robyn Truslow
Public Relations Coordinator
Calvert Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone 410-535-0291
Fax 410-535-3022
Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!
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