It’s been a while since my last update and as always I apologize. My computer time has become very minimal compared to what it used to and probably won’t be changing anytime soon. Luckily, I’ve developed the habit of spending much of this time reading books and I’ve changed significantly as a person and a human being. (Look forward to my upcoming series: Books that Define Me!)
In my conquest to become a more and more well rounded individual, I have shifted my focus not only into nutrition, but also into sustainability. This knowledge has caused a huge change in maturity and has shifted my thinking.
Because of this, Leah and I are undergoing a Summer long challenge to only eat locally produced food. This means no mangoes, no bananas, no cereal, oats, rice, etc. We joined a local CSA which delivers produce every Friday. The rest of our food comes from farmers we find at the local farmer’s markets or local produce found at our close-by organic foods mart and Co-op.
In a follow up post I will have pictures and prices for the kinds of foods I am eating, but for now here is a mock up list:
Green Garlic – CSA
Radishes – CSA
Beets – CSA
Spinach – CSA and farmers market
Strawberries – CSA
Green lettuce – CSA
Rainbow Chard – CSA
Sweet peas – CSA
Kale (red/green curly) – CSA, Lori’s, Farmer’s market
Apples (many varieties) – Farmer’s Market
Blueberries (almost in season) – probably from the farmer’s market
Turnips – Lori’s
Red Romaine lettuce – Lori’s
Scallions – farmer’s market, Lori’s, Co-op
Whole Milk – Lori’s, Co-op
Raw milk cheddar cheese – Lori’s, Co-op, farmer’s market
Yogurt (many varieties) – Lori’s, Co-op, Farmer’s market
Eggs – Fresh brown eggs from a farmer right down the street
Wine – Farmer’s market
Meat -
Meat is going to be an entirely separate post. For now, I get my animal protein from a beef farmer from Heiden Farms. He always has ground beef, however, because his production is limited (as it should be), he doesn’t always have the same cuts every week. His meat is completely grass-fed and pastured.
Again, everything listed is locally produced and given most of the produce is bought from farmer’s markets, most of the money is going straight back to him.
So far I am extremely happy with the initial results and I will continue to update what kinds of foods I am buying/eating as well as bills and expenses.