Did you know that every Saturday morning at 8am you can listen to the "Ingles Information Aisle" on News Radio 570am (part of the iheart radio network)? On this 30-minute show I do interviews with local food makers, farmers, our Ingles Table contributors and more. 

Sometimes when we talk about “local foods” we tend to think only of seasonal fruits and vegetables, but it’s great to know that you can support local farmers and food makers throughout the year.

Where do you get your food inspiration for cooking or baking?

• If you’re a “Boomer” (born between 1946-1964) you’re likely to have a favorite cookbook or seek out new cookbooks that you can buy, check out from the library, or download to a device.

This time of year, we often see dramatic and often negative stories about food and nutrition. A few things to remember:

• Read beyond the headlines — Headlines are meant to attract your attention and get “clicks”. Before you react or make snap judgements, be sure to read the actual article.