Jennifer wrote to say May will be an Eat Local Challenge. Check out more details on her blog Life Begins at 30. I need to research how one can stand up to this challenge for more than the summer/fall harvest months. How do we take it into winter? Stock up on more home canning, freeze harvest from local farmers as well as our own gardens? Much to think about while I knit on my sweater.
Stephanie…see edit comment in Side-Ways Rib Sweater post below for pattern info.
Thanks! I definately have to get that magazine. I spotted a couple of things I liked already.
How do you like the Wonderwool? I got a bunch of it from Elann too. It was a great bargain! & I liked it at first squeeze.
Hey there! The package arrived today. Love the yarn!. Thank you. The funny thing is, I was wanting some sock yarn to try my hand at the Diamond Fantasy Shawl. I just bought the pattern last week and this yarn will be perfect! (Don’t be insulted if I don’t immediately dive into socks, please.) You have been an amazing SP. A true spot of cheer and I’m enjoying getting to know your blog.
Move to California? We pretty much have local produce year round, although the stores seem to stock produce from Chile.
Oh no! Why did I check out that knitscene link? I really like that ruffle coat.
My parents are farmers who have lost most of their life’s savings over the past decade due to farming expenses vs. lower prices for food. I am so on board with the idea of eating local. I can and preserve lots already and plan on doing more in the coming years. The sideways ribs looks like loads of fun. I’m sure you’ll have that (and a few other fo’s) to bring in to school following spring break. Only two more 1/2 days to go!
I would love to eat local. We have a farmer’s market and Texas has a pretty-much year round growing season…except for in summer, how’s that? Most farmland around here is turning into housing developments though.
It’s me again. Carrie’s right. California has wonderful produce…oh to live in California. Nothing compares to the fresh strawberries and oranges of the cental valley.