Week 13: Western Region

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

All good things must come to an end, and that is especially true with One Local Summer. I can’t believe that there’s already a chill in the air, with autumn just around the corner. It makes me wish that there was a “One Local Fall”, because the best of local eating is yet to come. Either way, I’ve come to enjoy the posts of the Western participants, and am so glad I got introduced to their blogs through this event. Thanks, everyone, for the amazing dishes we’ve seen over the course of the summer.

Joan of Old Dog…New Tricks ate a wonderful gratin of zucchini and tomatoes, and then finished her meal with a raspberry and peach crisp. Like me, she plans on continuing to eat local as long as produce is available. I applaud her dedication.

Laura of (not so) Urban Hennery was proud of the fact that except for the condiments, her meal this week was 100% homegrown, and consisted of grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, and sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. How awesome it must be to have your foodshed be your own backyard!

Kathleen of Our Life in the Country made not one, but two local meals this past week, and had a feast of riches - a pot roast that was cooked low and slow in the oven. Later in the week, she had company over and had barbecued tri-tip, mushroom risotto, and spinach. Wow, impressive spread she’s got there. 

And that’s it - the end. And hopefully also the beginning of a renewed commitment to eating local. Hope I see you all back here next year!