I see your point, Claire, but this feels like more of a symbolic gesture than anything else. Maybe the White House should simply host a satellite Eastern Market so everybody wins? The White House garden didn't make other community gardens any less important, but it did raise awareness.
Let's see, Obama was a Senator for how long in Washington DC? The Eastern Market is one of the largest farmer's markets in our nation's capital. It has a wonderful array of produce, dairy, fish, meats, cheeses and more. Even after the fire the vendors and area residents erected a temporary facility and continued to operate well despite the limited space. The Grand reopening of the renovated/recovered facility was at the end of June. It is just blocks from the Capitol so another one at the White House would be redundant. http://www.easternmarketdc.com/
Thanks Emily and Alex, I couldn't agree more. I'm seeing the difference in my own kids already - what grows in the garden is fresh, exciting, and delicious to all of us. When you're exposed to food like that, the desire for processed food-like things starts to fade away. Our government, and our schools, have a responsibility to be part of the solution here. It's encouraging to see the first family help pave the way.
i have a different csa, but
i have a different csa, but mine was really similar! tomorrow is salsa verde day!
Thanks Nick - we made it last
Thanks Nick - we made it last night, and I agree!
I made the salsa this morning
I made the salsa this morning and it is delicious!!
Good to know. I've only heard
Good to know. I've only heard great things about Loon. Tell us more, please!
I dunno either, but Loon
I dunno either, but Loon Organics always has a bag of cleaned salad greens in their box. And oh, those salads...
I see your point, Claire, but
I see your point, Claire, but this feels like more of a symbolic gesture than anything else. Maybe the White House should simply host a satellite Eastern Market so everybody wins? The White House garden didn't make other community gardens any less important, but it did raise awareness.
Let's see, Obama was a
Let's see, Obama was a Senator for how long in Washington DC? The Eastern Market is one of the largest farmer's markets in our nation's capital. It has a wonderful array of produce, dairy, fish, meats, cheeses and more. Even after the fire the vendors and area residents erected a temporary facility and continued to operate well despite the limited space. The Grand reopening of the renovated/recovered facility was at the end of June. It is just blocks from the Capitol so another one at the White House would be redundant. http://www.easternmarketdc.com/
Good to know, thanks Emily! I
Good to know, thanks Emily! I loved her book "Real Food" as well. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks Kris, I totally agree.
Thanks Kris, I totally agree. The Strip Cub pays close attention to the details. Good for us all.
Thanks Emily and Alex, I
Thanks Emily and Alex, I couldn't agree more. I'm seeing the difference in my own kids already - what grows in the garden is fresh, exciting, and delicious to all of us. When you're exposed to food like that, the desire for processed food-like things starts to fade away. Our government, and our schools, have a responsibility to be part of the solution here. It's encouraging to see the first family help pave the way.