We are four days away from the launch of our new way of eating. Starting April 22nd we are going to eat only food grown within one-hundred miles. (with exceptions like salt, etc.) Last night we wandered through the aisles of our neighborhood grocery. We bought a bottle of kombucha tea so that we can start brewing our own. As we passed the rows of over-packaged food we realized we wouldn't be visiting places like this very often this year. It was a strange feeling turning down our usual treats. Even the produce section offered little for us to partake.
We liken this feeling to when we are getting ready to go on a big trip. I do not know why but it feels like we are going away and things will be strange when we get there. We have done our research so food will not be scarce. Still its odd to think that we will not be able to stop for a quick chicken sandwich at Burger King. We can not even eat bananas. A nervous feeling is setting in.
These last four days we are consuming a few things that we can not bare to give away. The last of our International Delight gave Kristin's coffee a smooth farewell goodbye.
Kristin went to one of her favorite farm stands today. It opens early and offers asparagus and last season's potatoes. Both found themselves welcome on our plates next to the pre-roasted chicken that I picked up from the grocery store.
We emptied our pantry and put all of the unqualified food in a box for family or charity. Soon our refrigerated condiments will find there way into the garbage. Goodbye Hellman's. See ya later Heinz.
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