Whipped Cottage Cheese

Love and Lemons 7/21 2:58A Jeanine Donofrio

This whipped cottage cheese recipe is an easy, delicious high-protein snack. It comes together in under 5 minutes: just add cottage cheese to a food processor with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt. With a couple of pulses, the...

Pasta Alla Norma

Love and Lemons 7/19 4:57A Jeanine Donofrio

Eggplant lovers, this pasta alla Norma recipe is for you! Eggplant skeptics, I think you ll actually get behind this Sicilian pasta too. It stars a garlicky tomato sauce filled with tender eggplant slices. The eggplant practically melts into the...

Release: NSAC Applauds the Introduction of the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 7/15 7:14A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Applauds the Introduction of the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act Washington, DC, July 15, 2026 –...

Burrata Salad

Love and Lemons 7/12 4:47A Jeanine Donofrio

This burrata salad recipe is simple summer perfection. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, it stars juicy heirloom tomatoes, balsamic-dressed cherry tomatoes, drizzles of pesto, fresh basil, and torn burrata cheese. It s like an updated take on a...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – July!

Love and Lemons 7/7 12:08A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a comment on the recipe s blog post. At the end of the month, I randomly...

Proposed Grant Rules Increase Uncertainty, Risk for Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 7/2 3:31A Lee Ford

Since January 2025, farmers, agricultural organizations, and the communities they serve have experienced unprecedented instability in long-standing federal partnerships with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Lengthy funding freezes ,...

Release: NSAC and SAAFON Celebrate the Eighth Cohort of Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholars

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/30 10:00A Tyler Edwards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 The Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship honors the co-founder of...

Digging Deeper into the Senate’s Farm Bill ‘Discussion Draft’

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/30 4:21A Lee Ford

On Tuesday, June 23, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the long-awaited text of the Agricultural Act of 2026 (the Agricultural Act). Clocking in at just over 900 pages, the Agricultural Act would update wide swaths...

30 Easy 4th of July Side Dishes

Love and Lemons 6/30 3:22A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Have you decided what 4th of July side dishes you re making this year? If you re still on the fence, you re in the right place! Below, I ve rounded up our best 4th of July sides for a crowd-pleasing cookout. They range from BBQ classics like...

20 Best 4th of July Drinks

Love and Lemons 6/25 2:57A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Say hello to our best 4th of July drinks! They include cocktails that range from fruity and fun (looking at you, strawberry margarita) to crisp and classic (like this negroni). You ll also find several non-alcoholic options here. They re...

Agua Fresca Recipe

Love and Lemons 6/23 2:29A Jeanine Donofrio

This agua fresca recipe is the best way to cool off on a hot day! Made with 4 fresh ingredients—your fruit of choice, water, sweetener, and lime—these colorful drinks are lightly sweet, bright, and refreshing. On a blistering summer day in...

Farmers React to House Farm Bill

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/18 6:38A Laura Zaks

USDA Photo by Lance Cheung “Farmers have waited far too long for a new farm bill while dealing with rising input costs, market volatility, and shrinking margins,” said Darin Von Ruden, a Wisconsin...

Ramen Noodle Salad

Love and Lemons 6/18 3:35A Jeanine Donofrio

Who else grew up eating ramen noodle salad at potlucks and cookouts? This recipe is my updated take on the nostalgic summer side dish. It stars crisp veggies, juicy orange segments, a sweet and tangy vinaigrette, and the best part: a crunchy mix...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Losses Reduce Local Presence in Communities Nationwide

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/16 6:28A Rebecca Schewe

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Beginning Farmer Regional Coordinator Rodney Brooks speaks with Jon Jackson, executive director of Comfort Farms, who raises Royal Jabali a unique bread to Georgia on...

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Love and Lemons 6/16 3:46A Jeanine Donofrio

I make these grilled portobello mushrooms on repeat all summer. They re such an easy side dish—meaty, savory, and ready in just 15 minutes on the grill. Their edges are lightly crisp and nicely charred, while their insides stay perfectly juicy. A...