Wow, I never thought about produce this way. I'm HORRIBLE at using even the veggies I've bought. My cooking is so dependent on my "want/need" at any given time. Perhaps if I bought my veggies more locally, from the farmer's market, that would help. We are neither of us gardeners, so home grown is out. I do remember digging potatoes with my ex, though. Some of the most fun I've ever had.
You are such a good writer, Abi, and I can feel the interconnectedness you're describing. This is an essay worth of Emerson (and I LOVE Emerson). Or Wendell Berry. :)
Oh, dang, to be even mentioned in the same sentence as Wendell Berry is something I hope to live up to!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And yes, buying veggies and other produce closer to home does make a real difference. When you can shake the hand that pulled it out of the ground, it really means more.
Wonderful. You can put whole tomatoes in a freezer bag and freeze them for use in sauce or soup later….they peel themselves as they thaw.
Thank you so much for this info! Tomatoes going in the freezer today!
Wow, I never thought about produce this way. I'm HORRIBLE at using even the veggies I've bought. My cooking is so dependent on my "want/need" at any given time. Perhaps if I bought my veggies more locally, from the farmer's market, that would help. We are neither of us gardeners, so home grown is out. I do remember digging potatoes with my ex, though. Some of the most fun I've ever had.
You are such a good writer, Abi, and I can feel the interconnectedness you're describing. This is an essay worth of Emerson (and I LOVE Emerson). Or Wendell Berry. :)
Oh, dang, to be even mentioned in the same sentence as Wendell Berry is something I hope to live up to!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And yes, buying veggies and other produce closer to home does make a real difference. When you can shake the hand that pulled it out of the ground, it really means more.