The blustery wind has blown the hawthorn blossom off prematurely and the roadsides are strewn with forlorn flowers and sycamore leaves. But the countryside looks untouched; it’s green and lush, it’s bright and beautiful. I wear my sunglasses on top of my head or put them in my pocket so I can admire her in full blown, vibrant summery technicolour.
I feel this middle so keenly. Thank you for writing about it without platitudes and with a lovely dash of authenticity. There are no easy answers and I’m so grateful to hear that muddling through with good intentions is often the best we can do. Viva the bean revolution 🤟🏼
Big Congratulations (though so belated) on your award! I’m so delighted to see you and your husband’s and your staff’s creative and hard work recognized 😊
And please keep sharing about eating local and seasonal food. Living in the Pacific Northwest USA in a farming community, I do my best too (local produce, flour from the next county, but buying Irish butter and cheese and canned (tinned) Italian tomatoes). Still, all we can do is keep trying!
On seasonality: I always think of my Japanese teacher a few years ago when I asked her what the word for 'seasonal' is, in relation to food at restaurants. She thought for a minute then said 'we wouldn't really say that, we just assume it's seasonal!'
I feel this middle so keenly. Thank you for writing about it without platitudes and with a lovely dash of authenticity. There are no easy answers and I’m so grateful to hear that muddling through with good intentions is often the best we can do. Viva the bean revolution 🤟🏼
So wise—there *are* no easy answers. Yet I too believe that good intentions go a long way!
Bean lovers unite ☀️
Big Congratulations (though so belated) on your award! I’m so delighted to see you and your husband’s and your staff’s creative and hard work recognized 😊
And please keep sharing about eating local and seasonal food. Living in the Pacific Northwest USA in a farming community, I do my best too (local produce, flour from the next county, but buying Irish butter and cheese and canned (tinned) Italian tomatoes). Still, all we can do is keep trying!
On seasonality: I always think of my Japanese teacher a few years ago when I asked her what the word for 'seasonal' is, in relation to food at restaurants. She thought for a minute then said 'we wouldn't really say that, we just assume it's seasonal!'
Love it ❤️ perfect mindset
Thanks. You have a knack for stating things that matter clearly and well.
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