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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jun 24 2007 : 11:57:17 AM
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| the new book "Animal Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver? It is about eating locally and it's a very easy read with some great recipes. Wasn't sure where to post this - in the food, diet, or book forum, but we'll try it here. |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2007 : 6:46:09 PM
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Hello!
Bridge posted that she had read this back on June 4th. I just started it a few days ago-I'm on chapter 4 and I LOVE it! I'm probably biased, because I seem to love all of Barbara Kingsolver's books, but I think everyone should read this. A real eye-opener, and enjoyable to read as well.
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 8:22:58 PM
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Glad to hear other memebers like this book too, lol. I replied to you jennifer on another thread. I made sure to do a search first to see if others had already talked about this book and the weird thing is, it said it found no matches, lol
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 9:18:51 PM
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I am planning to read it soon. Our library has me on list to get it next.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 3:58:52 PM
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I am reading it RIGHT NOW and I LOVE IT! It is a must read for anyone who eats food (I am assuming that is everyone) The first chapter I thought was a little mundane but the rest is soooooooo interesting. This is my first Barbara Kingsolver book. Here daughter also makes exerpts throughout that are so cute and refreshing.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowartist.etsy.com
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Runbikegrrl
True Blue Farmgirl
250 Posts
MaryAnn
Waterbury Ctr
VT
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 4:34:31 PM
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I just started it last night as well. Took me forever to get it I was # 3 in line on the waiting list at the library. So far I am enjoying it...haven't gotten to any recipes yet. I also heard somewhere that the family doesn't totally stick to the local-voire thing. But then who could goodness knows I could never go without chocolate or coffee!!!
"So many interests so little time!"
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 7:05:57 PM
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They mention in the book a few things that they couldn't get local like flour and sugar and such so they do still buy things like that at the store. They looked into flour but the local mill had the flour shipped in from out of state.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowartist.etsy.com
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 5:47:53 PM
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I read somewhere in the book, she was using honey in place of sugar. Still, I think even if you changed one thing in the way you aquire it, you are doing your part. Most people can't do it cold turkey. Ever little bit works. We have started small in changing how we get our milk, eggs and meat and a part of our fruit and veggie diet. Dropping chemicals as cleaning agents, is a big step forward and I applaud everyone here who is doing that.
So if you change one thing, that is a change for the better..
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