Yes another post about food, and a little bit about philosophy - Phoodosophy?
We've been eating pretty much entirely local food. Because, well, it's available, cheap, and tastes amazing. All through the winter, farmers brave the cold, sometimes covering their delicate lettuces with blankets too keep them from freezing. But everyone hits a bit of winter blahs sometimes. I needed summertime tastes. In a cold snap in February.
This meal is not the most amazing meal ever, in terms of taste. But when we made it, the kids, who are used to brushing carrots, washing fruits, coring lettuce, noticed Mama just opening up packages. Why are we making this special meal?
Not photogenic, not the best veggies but.... Let's explain why this is so special.
First up, Quinoa, you traveled the farthest to be here. Produced in Peru, you were imported into the United States, and then brought in a Suitcase to Austria. You're a dry good, so you last a long time. Thanks!
Frozen basil. Probably Italian in origin, though you can't be sure.
This cheese for garnish, somewhere between dry cheddar and parmesan, you traveled from Italy for sure.
Direct from China, packaged in Germany.
Broccoli "of unknown origin" but they are sure it's "harvest fresh" Hey that's one of our US brand names, what are you doing here?!
Corn from Austria. Ok that's kind of local. Kind of.
And my trusty Greek Olive oil. One of the only things that we regularly grab from out of country.
PLUS, not shown, a handful of nuts from California, and some Tahini from Egypt.
Assemble them all. 5 continents. lots of countries. non-seasonal. = Underwhelming but overall VERY SPECIAL meal.
We are so lucky that we can have this kind of global possibility and chose not to use it.
Today? Fresh salad and fresh herbs and fresh potatoes and fresh eggs, direct from the farmer lady who calls me "Die Kleine" or "the little one" (debate is still open as to where that nickname came from)
Also green Oil from Pumpkinseeds pressed in the next town. The story's simpler and more boring, but you can taste the vitamins!
2 comments:
I love it Irma! So many people, including myself, forget to consider where our food is actually coming from. That was a great reminder!! And it sounds like a yummy meal too!
It was alright. I'm glad I didn't try to use tomatoes or zucchini though, which is what I was actually craving.
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