Eating local smacks of gourmet

Written by daisukii
Eat local

Riding my bike home has allowed me to conquer one other goal of mine. On my way, I drop in on my community markets, picking up fresh fish, kale, tomatoes, asparagus, chives and whatever I'm in the mood for. I recently cooked up some tiger prawns in garlic butter and mackerel fried with chives and pepper. I plan to have a bbq this weekend with steaks from the local butcher. Who says being active can't be appetizing?

 

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Hey. I think it's great to

Written by Olivegirl (not verified)

Hey. I think it's great to source your food locally. Just thought I'd point out that tiger prawns are unbelievably non-sustainable.

A) They're from Thailand - shipped a LONG way
B) They're farmed in an environmentally and socially disastrous fashion

Read more here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/fish/story/0,7369,980353,00.html

Also check out the oceanwise program:

http://www.vanaqua.org/conservation/oceanwise/home.html