It may be because the flowers are pushing through the ground around me or since the trees are in full blossom, but whatever it is, my internal senses are craving spring and the fresh produce that comes with the season. As I bite another piece of apple, my mind is yelling "where is the crisp asparagus, the fresh mixed greens and the juicy bites of warm spring fruits!" Soon our grocery stores will be overflowing with strawberries, cherries, peaches and lots of fresh vegetables.
Living in BC, so many people have adopted the 'localvore' lifestyle, purchasing local foods to support our own economy but more importantly, the local farmers who care and harvest our crops. As I was wandering the market on Saturday, searching for some fresh asparagus, I began to think about how I can become a localvore in more aspects of my life. There are a ton of great resources to help begin the transformation to local living, including Farm Folk, City Folk and Granville Magazine. And, if you want to go "all the way" and be a sustainable localvore, The David Suzuki Foundation has great recipes on how to make your products using locally made ingredients.
An easy first step is to go local with the wines you purchase. The Okanagan Valley creates award-winning wines from grapes that are produced in our own backyard. Farmers, viticulturalists and winemakers work together to yield an outstanding harvest and great wines. Supporting our own people, industry and economy easily happens by making the decision to purchase wines harvested and produced in BC. Lucky there are lots of great wines to taste! Pick up one tonight and enjoy the fresh tastes of the Okanagan.
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