Food Anarchy

There are many uses and abuses of the term "anarchy" floating around so I'm adding to the mix. In general an anarchist is one who wishes for the control of society to be placed as "low", or close to the people it governs, as possible. This stands in opposition to Tyranny where decisions are made at the top. I'm not inclined to firebomb any federal buildings but the Barnharts have begun re-taking control of our food supply. Messieurs Kraft, Kellog, General Mills, Monsanto, ADM, ect... may not be quaking in fear, but it's a start.

We joined a CSA. Community Supported Agriculture. It's buying directly from the farmer by paying in advance for a year's harvest. For $235 USD in the spring we get weekly shares of produce. Each CSA has many participating farmers so each week there are different items to choose from. The city is kind enough to block a street Saturday mornings for a green market.

Here is part of a one week share. I didn't get the picture taken until some was already eaten. That lonely, roasted in the husk, ear of corn on the right had seven companions, a tomato is missing and several bundles of garlic cloves.

Thursday's food: roast beef and rice with fried zucchini from the backyard. No CSA content.

Wednesday's food: soul soup, many leftovers and many CSA veggies: carrots, celery, onions, corn,and a green pepper. From last week's CSA and the back yard: potatoes, collard greens, thyme, oregano, and chinese herb.

Tuesday's food:Sausage Alfredo with peppers and basil with salad. CSA and backyard content: green pepper, basil, tomato, cucumber, mesclun salad greens, romaine lettuce, and mint.