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Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets celebrates its 40th birthday when it returns to downtown Buffalo on Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday,

Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets celebrates its 40th birthday when it returns to downtown Buffalo on Saturday, July 8 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, July 9 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.).

By Cherie Messore There’s no doubt about it: 21st-century life is complicated. Chaotic. Noisy. Finding ways to connect with a simpler time is restorative for the soul and mentally rejuvenating, too. Enter modern homesteading. No, this isn’t “Little House on the Prairie” redux. Not as drastic as going off the grid entirely, a modern homesteader may keep a garden, take pride in preserving farm-fresh foodstuffs or simply make conscious choices about what they purcha...