Cabbage is stepping into the spotlight this year, taking over as the vegetable everyone is talking about. Once overshadowed by trendier veggies like cauliflower and kale, cabbage is now gaining recognition for its impressive nutritional profile and versatility in the kitchen (not to mention it's budget friendly!). If you haven’t given cabbage a chance lately, this is the perfect time to explore what makes it so special and how you can enjoy it in new and exciting ways. Why ca

As December settles over the Chesapeake region, the world seems to soften. Dawn arrives later, evenings stretch longer, and a hush falls across the fields, forests, and waterways. Frost laces the garden beds, the last leaves cling to bare branches, and farmers’ markets transform into festive winter stalls with crates of storage crops, jars of preserves, freshly milled grains, and coolers of Bay-caught seafood. Along the coast, oyster season reaches its stride, and watermen br

Why a Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Matters Thanksgiving is one of the most food-centered celebrations of the year. Families and friends gather around the table, telling stories, giving thanks, and passing dishes that often carry generations of tradition. But as abundant as the holiday feels, it’s also one of the most wasteful and resource-intensive. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, nearly 200 million pounds of turkey alone are thrown away each year in the Uni