Locavore

I cooked for a lot of people today.
Correction: George and I cooked for a lot people today. While I did the baking and mixing and organizing, there is no way I could have done it without my husband.
The count was about 120. A good crowd and the food was appreciated.
An idea was proposed and whether or not something comes of it remains to be seen, but it has started me thinking.
I was asked whether or not I would consider doing cooking demonstrations, possibly filmed, using local foods. Highlighting what Kansas has to offer, especially during the summer and fall months when farmers' markets are in great demand.
I was flattered and said yes to considering, but, like I said, it started thinking. Why can't we buy more locally? Do people in this area really care where their food comes from? George grows a garden and there is nothing better than bringing vegetables and herbs in from the garden and using them immediately. Bringing something home from the market on Thursday evenings in Ellinwood is a delight. You get to catch up on what is going on in town and get something to cook with. Talk about your win/win situation!
We have found that even our local grocery store stocks some locally grown produce when able. With thesmall packing plant at the edge of town, there is a good chance you have a good knowledge of hoof to table as well.
Know where your food comes from. Know who grows it.
Make that connection. Make that difference.