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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