it's such an interesting question, in alaska, how to be a responsible consumer. commodities are often shipped thousands of miles before they end up in our homes and businesses. how to be a responsible eater, especially, remains a fascinating challenge. the average piece of produce travels over 3,000 miles to get to my plate here in anchorage! that's a LOT of energy used, to grow, harvest, transport, cool and store a floret of broccoli...the sitka local foods network, in sitka, ak, is a shining example of one grassroots (broccoli roots?) effort to "promote and encourage the use of locally grown, harvested and produced foods." (and they've got a great-looking recipe for broccoli pesto!) this summer, i'm learning more about our local farmers while growing my own tiny garden plot at the community gardens. and later this summer there will be berry picking and halibut fishing, too-- all in the quest for a more local and personal relationship with my food. :o)
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