Where in the world is Sarah Parkin?

I continue to go out and see the world. I have two great posts coming up about my winter trip to Yellowstone with the Ken Burns crew, and following the Flavour Trail in Quebec. I have plenty of travel scheduled on the calendar.

Closer to home, I have started writing the Phoenix Farmer’s Market column for Examiner. com. This allows me to explore my love for food and food trends such as sustainable agriculture, organic gardening, locavores, and supporting regional economies.

Many people would be surprised at how much we grow in the Valley of the Sun. This weekend, I saw apples, pears, many types of citrus, squash, potatoes, carrots, radishes, rutabagas, turnips, tomatoes, multiple types of lettuces, onions, cabbage, cauliflower, baked goods, jams and jellies, cheeses, olives, nuts, granola, and organic meats and poultry.  Wine tasting and coffee roasted on-the-spot provided interesting opportunities as well. I am beginning to believe that we can find most of the food we need each week at the farmer’s market, supporting our local economies, reducing carbon footprints, and eating well.

My Examiner column is http://www.examiner.com/x-4203-Phoenix-Farmers-Markets-Examiner. Find more information on Arizona Farmer’s Markets at: http://www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com/ and http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/.