What's on your Plate?
I grew up in a family that appreciated local food - but in Central Oregon with its short growing season, that was harder in winter! Moving to the valley when I went off to college, then marrying into a family of biologists, I quickly appreciated the abundance of year round local fare! Mid winter weeks are often referred to as 'the hunger gap,' as even in our year round climate, growth slows and choices are more limited. Fortunately, we have a year round Farmers market, and our groceries offer local produce and. I've eaten mostly local OG veggies & fruit, & try to keep the rest of my food as close to home as possible, for most of my adult life. Squash, kale and chard, potatoes, root veggies are abundant, and Winter salads can include chicory, winter greens, herbs, grated root veggies, celery, Kim chi and sprouts (so easy to grow your own using filtered water and organic seed) Bean and broccoli sprouts Our little family (daughter, her family & mys...