Have you ever asked yourself what types of food are traditionally American? In chapter 17 Kingsolver talks of the very few foods that are uniquely American. Here they are: corn pudding, pumpkins and cranberries. I'm sure this list isn't extensive but it does speak to the limits to our traditionally unique food. In the author's household, Thanksgiving is Creation's birthday party. I would add that we praise the Creator rather than creation. That's not to say that we shouldn't be thankful for His creation because it's what we live off and enjoy.
Once the farmer's market closes for the winter, stock up! I love this idea! And what a way to support the farmer's at the end of their season.
One of the quotes I loved from this chapter is "Value is not made of money, but a tender balance of expectation and longing." (287)
Chapter 18 asks What Do You Eat in January? A very good question the answer to which I was eagerly awaiting. I love pesto and was pleased to find out that it freezes well! Yeah! The ultimate goal of this book was to prove that a family could live entirely local and sustainable. One other surprise accomplishment was the financial savings. Yes, farmer's market produce generally costs more than buying in the grocery store. But it tastes better. But the money saved from not buying prepacked foods from the grocery stores, it was incredible!
Eating locally in winter is easy. But the time to think about that would be in August. (309)
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