On Wed, 28 May 2003 21:50:16 -0600 "Kestrel"
 writes:

> > Not really -- they're sacrificing taste for a product that packs 
> with
> > minimal bruising, and doesn't mold the minute you turn your back.
> > What did I just read? The average produce travels 2,000 miles.
> > I had to toss more than a handful of blackberries in less than a 
> day,
> > because they went all green and furry.
> 
> Yup. I know why they do it... I just wish there were alternatives 
> that were
> as convenient as the neighborhood grocery store. Farmer's markets 
> are
> terrific for a lot of produce, but they can't grow everything a 
> consumer may
> want -- the land doesn't support it. (nor would we want it to 
> considering
> what they'd have to do to it) AND, being honest -- while getting the 
> ripest,
> most perfectly flavored produce is necessary for a first rate chef 
> (and I do
> enjoy eating it) -- I don't have the time to deal with it, nor the
> inclination to run after it every day. I like the fact most my 
> produce will
> last a week in the fridge, some longer, some longer still on the 
> counter.
> But... I do miss those strawberries, and those big summer peaches. 
> :)

well, sure, we all make sacrifices for our life styles; doesn't mean we
can't flavor (the flavorless) with regret....

> > Of course, the economics of it doesn't REALLY buy off the 
> palate.....
> 
> right 
> 
> > Support your local Farmers' Market, tygress
> 
> yup yup... though I haven't got a clue where one is in my locale...

denver.com or even the Post's webpages will have a listing.
Search Denver AND farmer market and you should find what you want -- or
even narrow it to Littleton.

helping? tygress

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