How to eat well in Clallam County
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Tips on Eating Well in a Sustainable Food System Clallam Grown! thanks
the Port Townsend Food Coop for these tips.
• If not LOCALLY
PRODUCED, then Organic. This is one of the most readily available
alternatives in the market and making this choice protects the environment
and your health.
• If not ORGANIC,
then Family Farm. When faced with Kraft or Cabot, Cabot, a dairy
co-op in Vermont, is the better choice. Supporting family farms helps
to keep food processing decisions out of the hands of corporate conglomerates.
• If not FAMILY
FARM, then a Local Business. Basics like coffee and bread
make buying local difficult. Try a local coffee shop or bakery to keep
your food dollars close to home.
• If not LOCAL
BUSINESS, then Terroir, which means “taste of the
earth.” Purchase foods famous for the region they are grown in and
support the agriculture that produces them (i.e., Brie cheese from Brie,
France, or Tillamouk from Tillamouk, OR.)
• Buy at your
local FARMERS MARKETS before the supermarket. Some local markets
are open year ‘round. Even if you purchased there only in the peak
harvest season, you could make a big difference. You can get to know
the people who produce your food, try new ingredients in season, and
learn new ways to prepare old favorites.
• Feed the
Freezer. Can’t cook every night? Worried about your fresh produce
going bad? Make a big pot of veggie soup and freeze it. You can also
make personal size meals for brown bag lunches. Canning, drying, and
storing in a root cellar are also alternatives.
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