Paper Plane Cocktail

Love and Lemons 12/30 3:45A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever tried a paper plane cocktail? Invented in 2008 by New York City bartender Sam Ross, it consists of equal parts of four ingredients: bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice. Bitter, sour, citrusy, and deliciously...

Lentil Soup

Love and Lemons 12/28 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This easy lentil soup recipe is warming, nourishing, and delicious. It s packed with hearty greens, tender vegetables, and fiber- and protein-rich lentils. Fresh herbs and spices fill it with complex flavor, and a splash of vinegar adds a bright,...

French Toast Casserole

Love and Lemons 12/21 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This French toast casserole recipe is the easiest way to make French toast for a crowd. Instead of standing at the stove, flipping slices to order, you pile cubed bread into a casserole dish, douse it in a rich, cinnamon-spiced custard, and bake...

Christmas Salad

Love and Lemons 12/19 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This Christmas salad is a fresh, festive addition to a holiday table! It features ruby red pomegranates, candied pecans, shaved pecorino, and roasted squash over a bed of winter greens. My go-to apple cider vinegar dressing ties it all together....

30 Best Christmas Side Dishes

Love and Lemons 12/17 3:16A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

These Christmas side dishes include everything you need for a delicious holiday feast! They range from fan-favorite potato recipes to stunning winter vegetables, fresh salads, make-ahead casseroles, and more. No matter what main you re making, you...

Chaos, Collaboration, and Courage: A Look Back at 2025

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/16 7:13A Laura Zaks

NSAC Winter Meeting 2025, Washington, DC A Year Like No Other As 2025 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that reshaped the food and farm policy landscape: from major disruptions...

12 Great Cookbooks to Gift in 2025

Love and Lemons 12/15 5:01A Jeanine Donofrio

Every year, I buy cookbooks to give as holiday gifts. They re some of my favorite presents for people who love to cook. Filled with bright photography, mouthwatering recipes, and the author s personal insights, they provide me with tons of...

Cinnamon Rolls

Love and Lemons 12/14 2:10A Jeanine Donofrio

This cinnamon roll recipe is my family s favorite holiday breakfast! Easy and delicious, it makes the best cinnamon rolls I ve tried. They have a soft dough filled with a rich brown sugar and cinnamon swirl. A gooey vanilla glaze (or cream cheese...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Rural Development Staff Cuts Leave Rural Communities Behind

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/12 5:07A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: Zoe Richardson via Unpslash This post examines the devastating loss of experienced staff within US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and the consequences for the...

Guest Post: Remembering Michael Sligh, a champion for farmers and food justice

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/12 3:42A Laura Zaks

Michael Sligh (right) Editor’s Note: NSAC has been shaped for decades by creative, joyful, and smart leadership from hundreds of advocates and farmers. Today we mourn the recent loss of our longtime...

25 Best Christmas Appetizers

Love and Lemons 12/10 2:59A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

These Christmas appetizers will be a hit at any holiday party this season! I ve made them for countless family gatherings, cozy cocktail hours, and get-togethers with friends over the years. Fun, flavorful, and festive, they re crowd-pleasers...

Joint Release: Fleeting Relief for Some Farmers, But ‘Bridge’ Payments Lack Long-Term Solutions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/9 4:36A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks Associate Director of Communications and Development National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net, 347.563.6408 Contact: Jessica Manly Communications and Digital Advocacy...

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Love and Lemons 12/9 3:29A Jeanine Donofrio

This hot chocolate recipe is so much better than a powdered mix! Made with two types of chocolate—a chopped bar and cocoa powder—it s deliciously rich, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. It s super easy to make too—it comes together with...

25 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes

Love and Lemons 12/7 3:12A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

I ll be baking Christmas cookies on repeat for the next few weeks! They re one of my favorite parts of the holiday season—sweet, festive, and perfect for making with family and sharing as a gift. If you ask me, there s no better way to spread...

Pignoli Cookies

Love and Lemons 12/5 2:14A Jeanine Donofrio

These pignoli cookies are a new addition to my holiday cookie lineup, and I already can t get enough of them. A toasty, crunchy pine nut crust surrounds the chewy cookies, which are bursting with almond flavor (my favorite at Christmastime). They...