Craig Welch wrote:
> On 05 Oct 2003 03:38:43 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:
>
>>> That is a plus. I would estimate that about half of the produce
>>> carried by our grocer is grown within a 50 mile radius. We often see
>>> the stuff delivered ... the avocados, for example, are grown by our
>>> neighbours.
>
>> So you have avocado a few weeks of the year...
>
> A few months of the year ...
>
>> I doubt the typical stupidmarket anywhere in the US at any time
>> during the year carries more than 5% local produce.... the vast
>> majority is imported from all points across the country and all
>> corners of the world... if half your grocer's produce is local there
>> isn't much variety during most of the year.
>
> Huh? There's a great variety. It's seasonal variety, which is
> excellent. And when local cherries run out, we get American
> cherries, for example. No problem at all.
Of course there are things that aren't made/produced here.
The small market I was referring to buys things from local farmers *in
season*. Tomatoes from Ripley, TN. Apples from Mississippi (which is just
a few miles down the road). Peaches from Arkansas (just across the river).
In the winter they get pecans and other nuts from around here, too. Raw
peanuts are a staple crop; I love boiled peanuts!
1 lb. raw peanuts in the shell
1/2 c. salt (I use rock salt!)
8 c. water
Bring the water to a boil and add the salt. Rinse the peanuts then add to
the pot. Reduce the heat and simmer the peanuts about 2 hours. The longer
they sit in the brine, the saltier they taste. You can also add spices and
sauces for flavoured peanuts. Worcestershire and Tabasco, for example.
Jill