I'm currently reading Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I love this book! It is a one year journey of one family resolving to only eat food that is grown within a 100 mile radius from their home. I am enjoying watching as they eat the bounty of food grown in season and food grown by organic farmers/gardeners. They also dehydrate, freeze or can foods for the winter season when fresh food is less available.
This is such a radical concept. No more driving through the fast food lanes for meals. It requires thought and a certain amount of planning. This may seem like "work" to some, but it seems like a fun challenge to me. I don't think I will pass a farmer's market or vegetable stand again without thinking about the effort that individual went forth to bring those fresh goodies to market.
How about it? Can you eat local? Try it for a day. If it didn't kill you....then try for a week. You never know.....it could become a new healthy habit.
PS Read the book! It's a great story!
9 years ago
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