We're in between market seasons. Clintonville's regular market has ended for the season and Worthington's winter market has not started yet. Last weeks grocery shopping was done on Sunday afternoon at the North Market. We were able to buy almost all local produce at the Greener Grocer, which carries Snowville Milk as well. Then we stopped by Curds and Whey to pick up some local cheeses. It was a nice change of pace, but by the time this Saturday morning came I was a little bummed that we would be heading back to the North Market for grocery shopping again. But, we bundled up the kids and headed out in the cold rain. I can not explain the feeling of joy and excitement I felt when we pulled in and saw about six farmers who had braved the weather and brought their produce to set up outside. We loaded up on fall veggies, cider, and more apples for making applesauce. As we moved inside we found that the Greener Grocer had several fun surprises for us...local pears, Wayward Seed's carrots, local Kale, and many more local fruits and vegetables than they had last week. Plus, they are now carrying 2Silos eggs! Another stop at Curds and Whey and we were more than stocked with local fall goodness for the week. At this point I was giddy! This was worth a celebration...a stop at Artisan Bakery for a cinnamon croissant and a blueberry cream cheese croissant for sharing. A very good morning. We came home and canned some applesauce while the kids played on a lazy, rainy Saturday.
In other food news...we are thoroughly enjoying our 1/2 share of meat from the 2Silo CSA. We receive 10 pounds of local meat a month from them from November-April. We've been experimenting with all kinds of new recipes, which is a lot of fun. Evan saw me putting a roast in the crock pot for dinner tonight. He didn't know what it was. I said, "It's cow. It's been killed and we're having it for dinner." He said, "Take him back to the farm!" We try to use our time shopping, cooking, and eating to educate our children about food and where it comes from. I want them to know what meat is and why we eat it in limited quantities. I want them to know the difference between a factory and a farm. I want them to see the farmer who grew their carrots, or to pull their own from our backyard. I want them to know that the way we eat can impact God's creation in a positive or negative way.
I started reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle again. It just seemed appropriate as we prepare for Thanksgiving and for winter food.
Speaking of food, I better get busy in the kitchen. Sunday's are big food days around here!
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