Link love:

A look at what the greats ate gives a whole new meaning to workday snacks (New York Times).

This comparison of calories per dollar on junk food vs. fresh food doesn’t account for longer-term costs of eating junk (like dollars spent on doctor’s visits). Gives me a hankering for some Down Branch produce. (Huffington Post)

I ate this egg salad for lunch today. Pretty much perfect. (101 Cookbooks)

Mama Pea gives back-to-school lunch inspiration. It’s worth checking out the latest food blog sensation (Peas and Thank You).

These sandwiches will get you through one last family road-trip. Or maybe that first lunchbox. (New York Times)

Food trends on the rise include local and vegetable-friendly. We could’ve told her that! (Huffington Post)

Shopping List:

Charlottesville:

• Down Branch Farm green beans to make this recipe again
• Finally will get around to trying L’Etoile’s soup
• Local Sweet Corn is the essence of an August party
• So is a great big watermelon
• Still obsessed with No Bull Burget, just like the rest of Charlottesville…

Richmond:

• After meeting Jennifer for a blog interview, I want everything from GreenHearts Farms
• Need a cake for my birthday on Monday! Or maybe just some cupcakes…
• Agriberry Farms peaches and blackberries are perfect for any pie
• Have been meaning to try annaB’s gluten-free forever
• Need to pair my cake with some healthier salad