the geography of food

[crazy_for_books]

So, anyone who knows me knows that I'm a foodie. I love to eat, and if I ever had to go on a real diet, I think I would self-combust. That said, there is a style of eating (or maybe a way of eating) that I find intriguing, which is eating only food which comes from your own community in some way (community being defined as a geographic location).

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[hawkgirl_1977]

I've heard of this endeavor, and I must say that it sounds pretty interesting. One thing to consider for the winter months would be good old fashioned canning (the traditional kind with mason jars, and all the acoutrements) and freezing. True, canning and freezing would still involve some more energy consumption, but it would be far less than driving to the store all the time for what you need/want. Many area meat lockers have deals where you can purchase a side of beef, or a number of chickens. Or if you know farmers who raise livestock or poultry, you can usually make some arrangements for purchase of meats.

Farmers' markets would also be a great source for these types of foods, if having your own garden is not an option.

The other type of eating habit I've heard of that is similar to this revolves around the seasons. Basically, it's more about learning what is naturally in season at different points of the year so that you are only getting the freshest (and the most vitamin-rich) produce. So your cooking and eating habits are supposedly more in tune with nature. *shrug* Not sure how feasible it is, but still something to think about.

[crazy_for_books]

I do so want to have a large productive garden, but wanting and having are so far apart on the scale of effort... :( Maybe once the baby gets a little more independent, we can move in that direction. Farmer's markets are also a good thing that I should be seeking out more often.