This season, Michele, Linda and I are challenging ourselves to eat only (or mostly) local foods. Largely inspired by the 100-Mile Diet, we each have our own goals, rules and reasons for doing this.We will be promoting local eating throughout the summer in various ways. Drop in to the library now to check out our display of student theses, library books and DVDs, and Eat Fresh Eat Local maps you can take home. We are also compiling a binder full of maps, articles, farms, CSAs, stores, restaurants and recipes. We are perfectly situated here to make the most of what's grown and raised in Ontario.
Try challenging yourself to eat locally this summer. It doesn't have to be 100%, start with one meal, check out the farmer's markets, sign up with a CSA. There are countless reasons to eat locally: the health of our environment, our own health, the consequences of peak oil and just getting to know your food - who makes it and where it comes from.
Keep an eye on our blog for tips, tricks, events, ideas, sources and more!
The Working Centre's Whole Food Box CSA still has some spaces left, I heard -- but you would have to pick up the food from the Working Centre in Kitchener. For more information contact Rebecca Mancini rebecca@theworkingcentre.org
ReplyDeleteWorking Centre also has a Food Buying Club for meats, eggs, cheese, dry goods, natural food products as well as organic vegetables and fruit. For more information see:www.theworkingcentre.org/ct/food/buying-club/how/howto.html