tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post5594046574835577164..comments2023-07-26T17:20:34.426+02:00Comments on Elephant's Eye: Fruit of the MediterraneanDiana Studerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-73498678453860215432011-01-24T10:48:18.037+02:002011-01-24T10:48:18.037+02:00Patty - vegan is what I would eat if we lived in S...Patty - vegan is what I would eat if we lived in Switzerland or England. In South Africa those options are too limited, and imported 'health' foods are astronomical in price (plus they are no longer green, with all those food miles). We'll stay with thoughtful vegetarian, being practical and possible.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-62561785315448386552011-01-24T00:20:50.038+02:002011-01-24T00:20:50.038+02:00I agree with you. Since my husband went from veget...I agree with you. Since my husband went from vegetarian to vegan we have been even more selective about what food we buy and from where. The consumer is US and the trends change when we demand them.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191861892726873074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-85536257052272884462011-01-23T22:41:05.370+02:002011-01-23T22:41:05.370+02:00Your starling and butterfly stole the show.Your starling and butterfly stole the show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-62120377336370654222011-01-23T05:58:09.787+02:002011-01-23T05:58:09.787+02:00Mediterranean fruits in my garden include:
Fig (F...Mediterranean fruits in my garden include:<br /><br />Fig (Ficus spp. Moraceae)<br />Grape(Vitis spp.; Vitaceae)<br />Pomegranate (Punica granatum; Punicaceae -- actually mine is a flowering but the edible kind grow in this area.)<br /><br />I grow what thrives. The fig has been here for more than fifty years.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-7039175268390696492011-01-22T16:10:23.437+02:002011-01-22T16:10:23.437+02:00A thought provoking rant that needs to be said mor...A thought provoking rant that needs to be said more often...the quote you placed above for Eliza's daughter is one of my favorites...we can make a difference!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-4001126636473410832011-01-22T13:17:29.420+02:002011-01-22T13:17:29.420+02:00Eliza - this is for your daughter -
Never doubt t...Eliza - this is for your daughter -<br /><br />Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does - Margaret MeadDiana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-61734026020298112952011-01-22T06:08:48.365+02:002011-01-22T06:08:48.365+02:00Seems pretty sensible rant to me.
EstherSeems pretty sensible rant to me.<br /><br />EstherEsther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-31197586805329919042011-01-22T01:36:35.258+02:002011-01-22T01:36:35.258+02:00First, I have to say, the Citrus Swallowtail photo...First, I have to say, the Citrus Swallowtail photo is stunning! What a beauty!<br /><br />As for our FoodPrint, I couldn't agree more. I enjoyed your rant. We're not vegetarian (although we were for some time), but do believe in sourcing local, ethically and humanely raised products, from meats to cheeses and milk. We already grow much of our own vegetable fare, and our orchard should be producing soon. We'll add our own organically raised bees this spring, and hopefully next year add dairy goats to the farm. It's not much, but we try to do our part. I haven't always been so conscious of where my food comes from...I'm sure being a cancer survivor has played some role in my attitude toward food today. As for balancing the haves and have nots, we're hoping to help a little, by sharing some of what we produce each year with those who don't have access to fresh foods, through our local food banks.Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-77459682350412143792011-01-22T00:23:51.576+02:002011-01-22T00:23:51.576+02:00Diana,
This post made me hungry. Fig is one of my ...Diana,<br />This post made me hungry. Fig is one of my favorite fruits. I bet you a dime that you won't be happy about me taking a walk in your garden. A flock of Sparrows and weaver are not match to my appetite.Joy Mystichttp://www.willtoknow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-28797200422367937212011-01-21T22:34:00.243+02:002011-01-21T22:34:00.243+02:00Thanks for this post. I find myself thinking about...Thanks for this post. I find myself thinking about it frequently as well.<br /><br />While I was reading your post my 13 year old daughter walked into the room in tears. She'd just chosen to watch a documentary movie called "Tapped" that highlights the problems with the bottled water industry. It is so hard to watch a child's horror at what adults are doing to the planet. I'm trying to find a way to help her get involved -- I find that activism is the only thing that makes me feel better.Eliza @ Appalachian Feethttp://www.appalachianfeet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-2459776293475612112011-01-21T20:45:36.696+02:002011-01-21T20:45:36.696+02:00Carolyn - the nice thing about using Google Chrome...Carolyn - the nice thing about using Google Chrome as a browser - it says politely - this is written in Spanish - shall I translate? 'S wonderful!!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-29647103039323944542011-01-21T18:29:02.507+02:002011-01-21T18:29:02.507+02:00Diana, I think you already know that I agree compl...Diana, I think you already know that I agree completely with everything you said. The US is the biggest perpetrator of this mess. I read that every US child born will consume more resources, in proportion to population, than anyone anywhere. Smaller families would have a big impact here. When following reduce, reuse, recycle, know that these are not equivalent options. Focus on reduce. Thanks for highlighting Fer's quest (and mine) to find more South American blogs. Fer and I have been discussing recently that we get no readers from there and don't run across blogs from there. Other bloggers are welcome to join this quest and let Fer or me know of any discoveries. I would need a translate button as I don't speak Spanish, but Fer does.Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-8766514065669874892011-01-21T17:44:00.778+02:002011-01-21T17:44:00.778+02:00Diana--you know I agree 100%
My family is vegetar...Diana--you know I agree 100%<br /><br />My family is vegetarian, too. Good point about still sharing responsibility if we eat dairy (which we do).<br /><br />AdrianEcological gardeninghttp://www.ecologicalgardening,netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-60401755224923599902011-01-21T11:22:44.584+02:002011-01-21T11:22:44.584+02:00Donna - the farmer's pocket is filled, with th...Donna - the farmer's pocket is filled, with the choices WE make. He cannot sell poisoned water-wasting produce, unless we buy it ... On the other hand, the organic farmer won't survive, if we say, nice idea, but I can't afford it! You and I, we do what we can.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-18023111109660802742011-01-21T10:30:06.788+02:002011-01-21T10:30:06.788+02:00Powerful important words about our FoodPrint...mak...Powerful important words about our FoodPrint...makes us all think about these issues....I see more and more people wanting to grow their own organic foods but we still have large growers, farms etc that are not doing what is best for the environment or us but what is best for their pocket...thx for keeping the message alive and I will keep watch over what I buy mindfully.Donnahttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.com