I'm so excited about this book coming out next month. The author and her family decide to eat only local produce, dairy and meat for one year (with a few exceptions). She wanted a greater connection to her sustanence, as well as a way to cut down on fossil fuel consumption.

I really look forward to teaching my daughter about this concept. Food isn't really made by magic by elves in a tree. Someone put their back into it. Someone worried about rainfall. Someone put their sweat, tears and love into each bite she eats. My parents have a garden every year, and this year she is old enough to really help. Doesn't a tomato taste better when you've grown it yourself? I certainly appreciate every lemon I manage to coax from my little tree, in a way I don't seem to care about storebought lemons.

Clipped some pictures for you today, Bignosemousie. I thought you might enjoy them - well, at least as much as I enjoy your name. Bignosemousie has my vote for the nicest name on the net. The clip is captioned "Just for you Bignosemousie. I couldn't resist the urge. Enjoy.

I just started reading this book and I really like it. Kingsolver is really making a case for kids being educated in school about agriculture, as we make decisions about eating at least 3 times a day. I think she makes some valid points.

Bignosemousie has my vote for the nicest name on the net.

Somehow, michellezm, I just saw this comment. You are so sweet! Thank you.