So I’m eating and drinking local for a week, courtesy of the Eat Carolina Challenge.
The challenge, sponsored by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, runs from July 7-13. All foods grown or processed in North and South Carolina are fair game.
My first day on the challenge (yesterday) went well, except that I accidentally popped an Altoid on the way to the gym (know of any locally-made mints?). Also, I was running around all day, and it’s damn difficult to find quick pick-up food that’s local. So, I didn’t eat lunch until almost 3:00 p.m., at which point I was shaking from low blood sugar.
Check out the CFSA blog to read about more about my and others’ experiences with the challenge. Go locavores!
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Hey Edgy! Over here at the French Broad Food Co-op we’ve expanded out deli selections. We usually have local wraps daily as well as sandwiches that are made with beefalo from Carolina Bison Farm. If you’re ever in a locavore lunch pickle, give us a call (255-7650) and see what kinds of sandwiches were made that day and if any were made from local meets/veggie/cheeses.
Happy vida local,
kelly
Thanks, Kelly! Great to know! I think I need a bison sammich.
Not to be confused with the above Kelly
Just want to say, what a cool challenge. I know it’s fairly easy in Asheville to buy local foods, but I wouldn’t have thought about how difficult buying lunch would be. Great CFSA blog, too!
Yes, it’s fun!
My biggest problem thus far has been fixing the kids foods and accidentally popping something in my mouth, like a grape or a baby carrot or a piece of cheese. Guess that may be why I can’t seem to lose 6 pounds as well!
FBFC Kelly here!
Reckon we’re lucky that as a region, we’re beer-rich! It’s never a problem to drink local here!One more thing to love about Asheville …
Good luck with the local food challenge! I’ve dropped off a basket of our own local produce to help get you through the weekend.
Jim and Frank,
Thank you, thank you!! It’s not just a basket of homegrown produce, it’s a basket of art! With an herb bouquet.
Wish I’d been here to show you around the renovation mess.
You rock!
Jim Jenkins, are you the music therapist ? We have fun reading edgy mama and saw your name — Dwayne says hi, remember us? Email us, we’d love to hear from you! Rebecca and Dwayne, wait2004@bellsouth.net
Hey Rebecca, although I’ve been known to work through my anger by cranking up Patti Smith to ear splitting decibel levels, I don’t think I’m the guy you have in mind.
Nonetheless, it’s great to make your acquaintance and my best to you and Dwayne.
Enjoy the veggies, Edgy. The Yukon Golds are particularly yummy this year.