All your noms are belong to us

[damarie]

I had my first CSA pickup yesterday: spinach, baby bok choy, and two different kinds of radishes. My lunch salad was delicious! I am enjoying the idea of eating local food. So far, I have sourced

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[paper_crystals]

I am not sure if this is exactly the sort of thing you are looking for but you might also check to see if there are any kosher butchers in the area. (As opposed to kosher packaged meat.) They will be more likely to know exactly where the meat comes from and how it is processed etc.

Also, depending on the tea you might be able to grow some of it one your own pretty easily.

[damarie]

Herbal tea, yes. Actual tea bushes, no. Those are permanent plantings, and I don't think they would do well in New England.

[paper_crystals]

I was thinking more along the lines of peppermint, chamomile (Although that gets a little difficult.), raspberry (very easy in NE) etc.

[damarie]

Yep, and I have plenty of places to pick up herbs. But actual tea (Camellia sinensis) is tasty and healthy and caffeinated and I have no plans to give it up!

[ralphduggins]

Hello damarie I have been enjoying your writing style, keep it coming!