Great Goodness in The Garden!

Happy Spring Garden Fans!

 

I have been reading, over the course of several months (I don't seem to have much time to read) a book called "In Defense of Food" by Michael Pollan.  It's an interesting read descibing the different thoughts on what caused our Western Diet and the subsequent unhealthy consequences that developed over the last 75 years. What it boils down to, at this point, is the symbiotic relationship between healthy soils providing healthy nutrients to make healthy plants, to feed healthy animals to feed us and keep us healthy...the ultimate food chain.  Throw into the mix, locally grown foods keep our economy healthy, too. Tthis book was given to me as a present last fall by a great customer who said the book fits well with our mission at The Garden of Eatin'!  Bravo!

 

Since opening the store, I too have been eating healthier.  When I do delve into a fast food meal (once in a great moon) I can taste and feel the texture of the not so healthy components.  It reminds me of people who come to visit me from Connecticut and either they can't sleep because its so quiet or when I go there I can't sleep becuase of the drone of the city keeps me awake.  I think living is Maine is much better and eating local is much better as well! 

 

Because we make nearly every consumable item (besides the few pre packaged items) you can bet that their are only real ingredients in them.  Jen, is our life blood of the kitchen with her passion for food.  Over the last month or two, becuase I was leaving my everyday position at the store to farm for a few months we had spread out the responsibilities and ultimately upset our impeccable course of consistency in our foods, for which I am sorry.  BUT, from yesterday forward, Jennifer is back in the saddle and is making every item herself.  

 

I am so glad that spring is here.  Soon we will have local asparagus, fiddleheads, rhubarb and lettuce mix.  What can be better than that!

 

We finally got in the Smith family Farm yogurt y'all have been begging for! And we have more of the 4, 7 and 12 grain porridges!  I have really come to enjoy those porridges, what a difference compared to boring old oatmeal. Nevermind its made from Maine grown ingredients.  Put a little Maine maple syrup on it and you are off and running!  Also, new this week is Abbott's Gold Cheddar with carmelized onion cheese and (not new, but awesome)  Cashel Bleu.  I never got to try any when it came in last week.  It was gone with in hours.

 

Have you tried our new Daily Breads?  Again, a great maine made item with natural Maine grown ingredients.  

 

So, to let you know, tomorrow is Fresh Fish Friday!

 

And, as always, we look forward to seeing you in The Garden!  

 

Jim Peterson
The Garden of Eatin'
324 Front Street Richmond, ME 04357
http://www.TheGardenOfEatin.me
Ph: 207-737-8880
Fx: 207-737-8881