ON A SAD DAY.
While the majority of the internet is currently a horrifying mess of opinions and politics and arguments, these simple words from a truly wonderful man of peace are bringing me comfort today. Our thoughts and prayers are with Connecticut.- Hannah.
A VERY UNEXPECTED LUNCH.
Lately, I have been craving seafood. All. The. Time. It is serious. I had to leave the room while we were watching an episode of Anthony Bourdain the other day because I could barely control myself. It was like food pornography. I don't have anything against eating seafood - we just only eat meat that we raise ourselves or was raised by someone we know and trust (here's a little more about our food philosophy). And because fresh, local seafood is pretty much non-existent here in Nashville, that basically equals no lobster for me.But then today, as Jesse and Willie were returning from playing basketball, the next door neighbor walked over and randomly handed them a grocery bag full of LIVE TROUT. After we watched the bag flop around for awhile in the sink, Jesse watched a few YouTube videos about cleaning and gutting fish and got to work on the most delicious and surprising lunch ever. I finally got my seafood! It is a Christmas miracle.- Hannah.
IMPORTANT JEFF POPPEN UPDATE!
Long Hungry Creek Farm will officially be offering a CSA for 2013, and is now taking members. As we mentioned earlier and as reported in the Tennessean, USA today, and other large publications, Jeff was forced to close down operations on his main farm due to the pollution caused by his neighbor's chicken houses. He wants people to know he is NOT throwing in the towel, however, and will still be farming next year!Whew.Here is the link to his farm's Facebook Page to learn more.We've been unsure of what Jeff's plans were, but figured there was no way he wouldn't be farming. At least we hoped. This news, however, makes us happy and sad at the same time. Ecstatic Jeff will still be farming and feeding hundreds of families next year, teaching several young aspiring farmers how to grow food; devastated he has to move and leave behind one of our favorite farms in Tennessee.We have to protect our small farms. Healthy land is something becoming increasingly less common, but conversely, increasingly more important. Save a farm, buy local.Jesse.
Photo of the gardens at Long Hungry Creek from their Facebook page.
WENDELL WEDNESDAY.
One of the best things about living in Nashville this winter has been the amazing little pet store a few blocks from our house. Wags & Whiskers is a local holistic pet food and supply shop. We buy our dog food there, but it is also just a fun place to take Wendell while we are out on a walk.
We have been wanting to give Wendell a bath for a long time now, but the thought of chasing him around the backyard with a garden hose just wasn't super appealing. When we found out that Wags & Whiskers had a self-service dog washing station - we were pretty excited. They even had a giant, Wendell-sized tub! The shop provided the shampoo, aprons, scrub brushes, towels - everything we needed.
Wendell did so well! He was a little nervous walking up the ramp to the tub, but he stood still for the entire bath....I think he even enjoyed it! He was so fluffy and clean on the walk home - just in time for his ELEVEN MONTH birthday today! Can you believe it? What happened to this little guy?- Hannah.
