I went to the farmer's market today with a friend who is a chef by trade. It was fun to experience the market in a different way.
Often when I go it is with no particular mission. I most likely just dropped the missus off at work, and am enjoying a Saturday morning of leisure. I wander, seeing what catches my eye. Sometimes I'm motivated visually, with the camera calling, while other times my stomach leads me wondering, what's for breakfast?
My friend was preparing a meal for the missus and I later that day, and chose her ingredients with scrutiny, often asking questions of the farmer/vendor. 
As I type this, dinner is almost ready. I find I am thinking - a lot - about what I am about to eat. Where did it come from? What was sprayed on it, or the soil in which it was grown? Did it, or can it, wash off? Was the animal treated in a humane and ethical way?
I see bumper stickers around town that read, "Who's Your Farmer?" Good question to ask. Do you trust Monsanto to do what's right for you and your health? I have my doubts.
This chef dislikes "food porn" photos, so there will not be images of the succulent and sumptuous dinner. You will have to use your imagination!
++++++++++++UPDATE+++++++++++++
I lied. Here are the food photos!
...and voilé!
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Whither Your Food?
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mmmmmm.....thank you!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll second that comment, twice! ; "Mmmm, THANK YOU lovely chef, for the scrumptious, succulent, & beautiful dinner! Coming home from work that day, rather weary & with a big night ahead, it was blissful to open the door & be welcomed in by the fragrance of fresh basil & the sound of friendly chatter from the kitchen. Your mouth-watering salad of resh grilled peppers, portabellas, & tender Highland beef, feta, & homemade tsatsiki sauce was out of this world. Obrigada!"
ReplyDelete" Mmm, THANK YOU Nataraj for the wonderful reminder! I can taste it still." Reena (the missus)