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| It's just carrots. |
Hey there sexy veggies- Where you from? The 613- local
eh!? Funny that’s just how I like my-wait- is that a carrot in your pocket or are you
just happy to see me?
After a very fun and successful month of local eating in August 2012 I decided to up the anti this year.
The Challenge: I will be a Locavore from after the August long weekend August 6th to the end of Thanksgiving weekend October 14th.
The Rules: Are pretty much the same as
last year, I have managed to find everything I need within a
200km radius of my house. Again I use the term ‘everything loosely’ because
there are of course a few exceptions. In researching locavore sites and blogs I
have found I am what is known as a Wildcard Locavore- basically one that makes
exceptions for things they cant imagine living without wine, coffee… ya, that’s pretty
much it. I am not sure if Wildcard is the right word- maybe plan to avoid going wildcard.
Everything not including:
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| Mug by Arabesque Pottery |
Salt- I have
some sea salt a friend brought me from France. My justification here is that it
was local when she bought it and she was traveling the distance anyways. The
same applies to an herb seasoning mix grown in southern Ontario by the
relatives of a close friend and some sugar I brought back from my trip to Costa
Rica.
Alcohol- I’m not in rehab. I will keep it to Ontario
wines and the occasional Ontario craft beer.
**The Social
Clause- New this year I am including a social clause which ‘allows me to break
the local food rules when my dietary restrictions unavoidably interfere with my
ability to participate in and enjoy important social events.’ For example, a
wedding.
Let the fun begin!!!!
