It is always a wonderful day when I get to eat a fruit that I’ve never eaten – especially when it’s fresh from the plant. I’m sure I’ve seen this plant growing wild before, but I never knew what it was and certainly wouldn’t have attempted to eat it. What’s odder still is that it was growing in Vermont, not more moderate climates to which it is native, such as South Africa and South America. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: cape gooseberry, home grown food |
In examining my world and how healthy and sustainable it is, I am focusing on pre-packaged things that I can make myself. This would serve several purposes. First, it would be cheaper. Second, it would be healthier. And third, that item may not always be available. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: taco seasoning recipe |
How often do you eat what is in season in your particular area of the country? This is the food that traveled the least distance and took the least resources to grow and distribute. In the future, when transportation is prohibitively expensive (dollar-wise and environment-wise), we will be eating more seasonal foods. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: local farms, local produce |
As many of you might know, I’m holed up in a small town in Vermont for the summer. Fortunately, there is a great little store in town called Grants Village Store. When city folk or suburbanites think of convenience stores, they think of gas station quick stops, but Grants is so much more. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: shopping locally |
When was the last time you took a walk? Probably not recently. Walking requires us to slow down, something we are often unwilling to do. We think that during that 30 minutes, something crucial will happen on Facebook. But walking gives you a perspective on life that you just do not get any other way. It brings you back to earth… literally. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: food origin, walking for health |
