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Shopping the French Village Markets- a primer.

Kate Hill's Gascon Year Journals • 1638 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Markets Cooking Local Food Cultural Practices Travel
  1. Shopping at French village markets is a fun experience with a variety of fresh, local foods. You'll find everything from fruits and vegetables to meats and cheeses that travel short distances from farms.
  2. It's important to take your time when shopping. Walk around the market first to see what looks good, buy heavier items first, and make sure to have small bills and coins ready.
  3. Being friendly goes a long way at the market. Smile, say hello, and chat with vendors or other shoppers to learn more about the local food and culture.

Is Dimes Square Cooked?

Residual Thoughts • 158 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Urban life Social Trends Local Food Neighborhoods
  1. Dimes Square seems to be losing its popularity lately. Fewer people are going there, and some places have empty tables.
  2. Data from subway traffic shows a noticeable drop in visits to Dimes Square compared to previous years, especially during the summer months.
  3. Overall, the vibe in Dimes Square has changed, making it feel less 'cool' than before, and some believe it might be fading out.

The French Farmyard Comes Alive

Kate Hill's Gascon Year Journals • 659 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Local Food
  1. Embrace a modified approach to raising your own food by incorporating a kitchen-sized farmyard without the whole farm for a sustainable food source.
  2. Focus on basic ingredients and slow-cooking techniques like braising and roasting to create flavorful, farm-fresh meals that highlight the value of homegrown and locally sourced produce.
  3. Explore the joy of cultivating your own garden and foraging in your local surroundings for fresh and seasonal ingredients, allowing you to savor the simplicity of farm-to-table living.

Tales from the Farmer's Market

Restoring Truth • 196 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Local Food Cultural Diversity Healthy Eating
  1. The Dekalb Farmer's Market offers a unique, diverse, and authentic shopping experience with quality food items from various cultures.
  2. The market's employees, from different backgrounds, contribute to its rich and vibrant atmosphere.
  3. The experience of shopping at the Dekalb Farmer's Market creates lasting memories and a deep appreciation for good food.

The Food Supply Chain through Vaclav Smil's Growth

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 21
🍲 Food & Drink Food Systems Agriculture Nutrition Public Health Local Food
  1. Obesity rates have skyrocketed since 1960, almost like it's a booming stock. This growing problem might be linked to how our food system feeds us unhealthy options.
  2. Advances in farming, like better corn yields, have greatly increased our food supply. But this is closely tied to the rise of junk food and processed products that contribute to obesity.
  3. Large-scale farming is taking over small farms, affecting food quality and sustainability. Local farms offer a healthier alternative, but they remain a tiny part of our food landscape.
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Local Food, Small Farms, and Verbal Behavior

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 21
🍲 Food & Drink Local Food Farming Sustainability Agriculture
  1. Local food tastes better, and people are willing to pay for it once they try it. This creates business opportunities, but the market is crowded now.
  2. Small farms are becoming more popular because they can be more productive and sustainable than large farms. There's a trend of people getting into farming as a hobby.
  3. There's a debate about whether verbal behavior is the highest form of consciousness. Some thinkers suggest there are levels of consciousness beyond just words.