Tuesday, August 21, 2007

And so it begins -- Aug 21, 2007

So I'm getting all excited about learning how to do this (i know, lame start). I'm finding a void of knowledge and resource info about EATING LOCALLY AND ORGANICALLY, so it is my intent to create a place to capture what I find.



I'm taking a 250-MILE DIET CLASS through CULINARY COMMUNION (dotcom) in September, and hope to 1) learn more about it, 2) gather resources to support a year long experiment in eating locally & organically, and 3) create a community of other participants so we can all support each other.



Watch here as this site unfolds... Info I intend to gather:

* Resources: where can you shop to find fruits, veggies, dairy products, grains, meat, honey, oils, herbs, spices, wine, beer, seeds, soaps/cleaners, bio-diesel, and shrooms.

* Site parameters: Walla Walla = 218 miles; Vancouver BC = 117 miles; Spokane = 230 miles; Eugene OR = 249 miles (yay, pinot!)

* My rules of engagement

* Create a Trade/Barter site

* Document Market schedules and vendors

* List restaurants and stores which fit 'the rules'

* Recipes & tips (food, cleaners, techniques, etc)

* Lessons Learned - daily log on the experience

* Community chat (may need to move the site to incorporate some of these features)

I look forward to all positive feedback you may have -- no haters please. :)

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