Monday Thoughts
I have been developing a few photos from my trip, trying to decide what I am going to do with them. Of the few that I printed, this one came out really nicely in 8 x 10. I took it at the Dalat airport while we were waiting for our flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
I'm back in Los Angeles this week, working and also babysitting my favorite 12 and 9-year old boys -- the sons of some lifelong friends -- for a whopping eight days. Yesterday was a banner day as I took them to the first farmers' market that they've ever been to. Mark, the youngest, was pretty interested in everything, even choosing some purple cauliflower from Weiser Family Farms, carefully inspecting about 5 booths of strawberries before settling on our purchase, and also taking home some kettle corn.
If you happen to see a copy of Time magazine this week, check out this week's cover story "Eating Better than Organic"
about the local food movement and one man's account of trying to make a
decision between local and organic. I felt like a proud parent when I
received the press release on Friday, as the Eat Local Challenge blog and the Locavores
are both mentioned in the piece. Big pat on the back to all of you who
work so hard to talk about the importance of where your food comes
from. We are being heard, and are acting as catalysts for a conversation that is now occurring throughout this country!
That TIME article was an interesting read -- thanks for the link. I was just writing about my interest in the Eat Local Challenge on my blog today. I'm a little concerned about my chocolate addiction, though.
Posted by: Tammy | March 05, 2007 at 06:39 PM
A mention in Time- excellent!
I'll look for it on my work place's coffee tables.
Great photo too- can hardly believe how enticing you make the naga and plastic look :)
Posted by: McAuliflower | March 05, 2007 at 07:45 PM
I love that image! The colors are amazing.
Kudos on the mention in Time. You have arrived!
Posted by: Sean | March 06, 2007 at 10:11 AM
I love that photo. I'm off to read the article.
Posted by: Katie | March 06, 2007 at 10:59 AM
You take great photos! I love that one.
Posted by: Jasmin | March 07, 2007 at 02:00 PM
Amazing news, Jen! It makes me proud to have had the chance to be a part of the site. Which brings me to a couple questions.
I'd like to extend the concept to a local site that would link back to you, to my local food circle, to 100-mile diet, and have a team build a resource of local information. Can I do this?
Second, are you finding a new crew for 2007, or can we old hands still participate?
Posted by: Expat Chef | March 07, 2007 at 08:27 PM