Locavore: a person who eats locally! The "local" standards can be within a 100 mile radius or include your whole state, depending on where you live. The best way to start is to find out if your area has a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, a farmer's market, or a local dairy. Check out http://www.localharvest.org/ to find out what comes up in your zip code.So, why support local agriculture?
1. Puts money back into your local economy
2. Food travels less of a distance; thus, saves money (gas), fresher, and it's what is in season!
3. Variety is the spice of life, and the CSA boxes provide your palate a taste of something different
4. Organic
5. It's green, and that is in!
Bi-monthly I drive 1.5 miles to pick up my $25 CSA box at the drop site. Last night happened to be my night for my goodie box! Here is a little taste of what my box contained this week, and some edible preparations:
Green Beans, potatoes,
tomatoes, & baby lettuce greens: Tuna Nicoise Salad
Carrots: Sauteed with olive oil and fresh dill
Apples: Homemade applesauce-better than Motts!
Swiss Chard: Stir-fried with fresh chorizo
Oranges & Fennel: Tossed w/Red Onions & Champagne Vinaigrette
Cherry Tomatoes: Tossed with grapes, parsley, feta, & EVOO
Edible ideas to chew on...
1 comment:
YUM!!
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