New TOPSS initiative gets neighborhoods involved in stocking food pantry
A new initiative at TOPSS is encouraging "neighborhood food champions" to collect needed food and supplies for the organization's food pantry through localized drives.
Food
On My Plate: Asparagus
Asparagus comes in two main varieties in the U.S., green and purple. Both are more nutritious when sourced locally, James Rubenstein writes.
On My Plate: Radishes
Radishes are one of the fastest growing vegetables, and one of the earliest to appear in farmers markets each year. The plant remains largely unchanged from the earliest records of its cultivation.
On My Plate: Local eggs
Eggs are one of the foods most associated with Easter, and Oxford has multiple options to buy locally, even in the midst of rising egg prices nationally.
Chocolate Euphoria brings crepes with Middle Eastern flair; temporarily closes for license issue
Chocolate Euphoria opened an Oxford location earlier this month but hit a snag due to food licensing issues. The owners hope to resolve the issue quickly and keep serving Middle East-inspired crepes.
As demand for eggs increases, Oxford turns to local farmers
The ongoing spread of bird flu has driven up egg prices nationally. Local farmers in and around Oxford have seen increased demand for their eggs as grocery prices rise.
Celebrating America’s exclusive mathematical holiday — Pi Day
The celebration of Pi Day is uniquely American thanks to the way we write dates.