Foodies we are not, but food is an enjoyable aspect of our vacations now in ways it couldn't be when our kids were young. We have enjoyed a few lovely meals at restaurants including a remarkable Japanese dinner at the B&B we stayed in on the Madgalen Islands. Other meals are little gifts such as the excellent Western sandwich at a little bakery in PEI made on oat bread and served with charming friendliness.
Last night we enjoyed fresh New Brunswick haddock and new PEI potatoes and carrots purchased at the farmers market in Charlottetown. The B&B in NB has a little kitchen. The evening before it was lamb we purchased from friends who have a farm on PEI. We took some with us to prepare for our dinner. It's great when we can savour food and where it has come from. It,s too easy to simply wolf down fuel in our busy lives rather than appreciate God's provision through our daily bread and more.
What about you? Fuel or feast? Are there times when you are more aware of your food than others? My apologies for a couple of rather spartan blogs. This mobile device doesn't allow for creativity with photos and punctuation.
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I find that at this time of year as locally grown food quickly becomes available, we enjoy food a lot! I think part of it is we have the time to linger and savour over our food. It's also better when enjoyed out of doors.
Your mobile must also be jumping ahead a day as today is Thursday and I am typing this at 9:05 pm, but your blog says posted 1:00am Friday August 3. :). summer gremlins:-)
Came back from Paris with a new appreciation for meals and their portions.
A french meal typically is much smaller than ours, and it is savoured, not rushed. Dinner is normally around 8 pm or even later, and I have found that by having dinner at that time, I reduce the chances of an unhealthy snack later in the evening.
On another note, I have just found a farm where I will be buying eggs from free-range, organic hens. Their beef is also from cattle that are solely grass fed and also hormone-free.
I don't mind paying a little extra if I know the animals are treated more humanely....and it is nice to support the local farmer.
Roger. I'd be interested in knowing more about that farm. Is it local?
Okay admittedly we love food and at the end of a holiday always have a family recap as we remember our days together, which always includes "favourite meal of the holiday"....sometimes a local "find" as you say, and sometimes a pie iron cooked on the fire wins the honour...undoubtedly summer and holiday time encourages food to become an experience rather than just sustenance on the run for us.
Nancy, it is local. It is Svetec Farms, just up on 7th Concession off #57. You'll see their sign on #57 just before the turn.
They do have a website, but I can tell you that their store is open 10-2 Fridays and also Saturdays(not sure of the hours).
Just bought another 3 dozen eggs today...
Thanx Roger. Drive by them every day but hadn't tried them as had not heard of anyone who had been there. Will now check it out.
FYI There is a new returant is Newcastle that only server locally produced foods. Their menue is changed seasonaly for obvious reasons.
Dee's Harvest Kitchen. On HWY 2 beside the library.
Our whole family has enjoyed it.
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