La Montanita Co-op, originally uploaded by Heath & the B.L.T. boys.OK, I have it a lot easier than some. Santa Fe has a great local movement. The local Coop carriers many local products. We also have a great farmers market in a wonderful new building. But January isn’t necessarily the best time of year to start trying to eat local.
I didn’t do any preserving this past year so the choices in the produce are limited.
So here’s what I bought. (spent $96.35)
LOCAL
1# lean beef, lamb and buffalo
3 Different Cheeses
1 doz eggs
salsa
corn tortillas
flour tortillas
Hatch enchilada sauce
tomatoes (hydroponic)
Whole Wheat Bread
2 jars apple sauce
NOT LOCAL
4 Lara Bars (love these)
Lettus from CA
Organic Frozen corn from OR
Organic Frozen Berries from OR
Organic Frozen Peaches from OR
Organic Butter from CA
Collard Greens USA
Here’s what I plan to make: meatloaf with red potatoes (availible local but am using up ones I already have), chicken enchiladas (local chix is available but am using up some organic I have in the freezer), spagetti and meat balls (will make the pasta and meat balls by hand), tacos, eggs (for breakfast), and I am also planning on using up stuff I have in the freezer. I will keep you posted.
Here’s a map with the locations my groceries came from. Of course a few things came from CA but I don’t know where exactly in CA it is from. Hopefully as we go along the markers will get closer to Santa Fe.
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I’m new to your blog and I love it! I too am trying to eat local, but I’m up North in Canada. I grew up on a ranch so was very used to eating almost all local organic food, but now, its become much harder. I am challenging myself to one local meal a week until the crops start growing, but even that is pretty hard! Today at the local/health food store, the only local produce I could find was potatoes, apples and mushrooms, and pretty much any dairy product you can think of. I wanted to make mushroom soup but forgot that it requires chicken broth – so I guess I’ll have to cheat on that one to start! I look forward to reading your blog!
Late winter/Early Spring is a hard time to start to eat local. I think if your are even trying that you are on a good road. Just being more aware of where you voting dollars are going is a step in the right direction. Best of luck to you and hope to hear from you more.