tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938781337634125577.post3008690864821293116..comments2023-06-24T10:27:59.788-04:00Comments on Aubergine: a food story: Exhaling at the farmer's market on a Saturday afternoonS.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03330506915186101705noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938781337634125577.post-38256133996107980632010-10-19T20:03:21.321-04:002010-10-19T20:03:21.321-04:00@Avni -- Yep, that's the spaghetti squash! It&...@Avni -- Yep, that's the spaghetti squash! It's one of my favourite winter vegetables.<br /><br />@Samantha -- they're all yours. Though I rely on tomatoes for cooking...and I do like pineapple, I just can't seem to eat it without experiencing breathing problems...<br /><br />@Andrea -- that all sounds lovely. I wish I had a balcony and/or garden space. You're so right; so much of it is about time (and energy.) And I know what you mean about limiting yourself further; I already have people asking me what I eat (though most real food is naturally gluten-free.) <br /><br />It doesn't help that I'm hopelessly indecisive.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03330506915186101705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938781337634125577.post-56608105508665287652010-10-19T13:23:34.116-04:002010-10-19T13:23:34.116-04:00Agreed on the stress caused by grocery shopping! W...Agreed on the stress caused by grocery shopping! With a grocery bill almost twice what other people spend due to egg, dairy, and gluten allergies it's hard to start limiting myself even further by worrying about sourcing, ethics, and sustainability. But I do try. Vancouver has some great local movements going on, particularly the Vancouver Farmer's Market Association and the Farm Folk/City Folk organization that aims to get consumers and farmers to do business directly. And everything would be made easier by having more time! If I could devote my day to food I could can local produce, dehydrate food, and grow a garden in order to sustain myself, but sadly that isn't going to happen while I'm working a day job. *sigh*. Your blog inspires me to keep trying though. Even buying one item a week that matches up with your political food views can add up to a difference. Next summer I'm determined to do some balcony gardening and I think I could swing small applesauce canning projects. I've never tried a poblano pepper, but I'm going to put it on the list!Andrea Patersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984333909108719150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938781337634125577.post-85980435010646992192010-10-19T08:54:46.004-04:002010-10-19T08:54:46.004-04:00Persimmons, ripe field tomatoes, pineapple . . . a...Persimmons, ripe field tomatoes, pineapple . . . all of the above are my favourite things!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493315292498460668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938781337634125577.post-54090717691476252742010-10-19T00:42:55.559-04:002010-10-19T00:42:55.559-04:00Holy smokes, this looks awesome. Is that the afore...Holy smokes, this looks awesome. Is that the aforementioned spaghetti squash flanking your frittata? I'm excited about trying this recipe!Avnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05569037549253287473noreply@blogger.com