I was just wondering what really wonderful foods come from you r areas. New Jersey is much maligned,
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richard-in-cincy
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Like it or not Michael, I must say that this comment reminds me of Marlon Brando’s stance to
support American Indians by using the Academy Awards’ platform as a vehicle to publicly denounce the treatment of American Indians. How about we common folk? Where do we go? Marlon’s stance, right or wrong, in my opinion, was not appropriate for the awards platform. Although Marlon had noble intentions, it was, in my opinion, not the type of forum to speak of his political/ideological thoughts.
In the same respect, this is a foodie forum. We ALL have our opinions about everything. What matters in THIS forum is food, friends, information, and a camaraderie that is pristine and I hope it remains so.
Go ahead, beat me up.
support American Indians by using the Academy Awards’ platform as a vehicle to publicly denounce the treatment of American Indians. How about we common folk? Where do we go? Marlon’s stance, right or wrong, in my opinion, was not appropriate for the awards platform. Although Marlon had noble intentions, it was, in my opinion, not the type of forum to speak of his political/ideological thoughts.
In the same respect, this is a foodie forum. We ALL have our opinions about everything. What matters in THIS forum is food, friends, information, and a camaraderie that is pristine and I hope it remains so.
Go ahead, beat me up.
scott-in-scottsdale
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Well said, snookums.
richard-in-cincy
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{wink!}
michael-in-phoenix
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Wouldn't even think of it, Sandy. I have to assume that you have no idea...
...what we are experiencing here in AZ.
That said, you are right. We shouldn't talk about political issues here. Unless, of course, it involves food.
Along with all the other "NFRC" posts on this forum, I would offer that much of the produce picked in this country is picked by illegal aliens. Like it or not, it involves all of us.
I'm sorry I went "off topic".
Michael
...what we are experiencing here in AZ.
That said, you are right. We shouldn't talk about political issues here. Unless, of course, it involves food.
Along with all the other "NFRC" posts on this forum, I would offer that much of the produce picked in this country is picked by illegal aliens. Like it or not, it involves all of us.
I'm sorry I went "off topic".
Michael
michael-in-phoenix
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I would ask that you consider that you may not know...
...what I, and my family, are facing on a daily basis here.
"food, friends, information, and a camaraderie"
Does that include me too?
Michael
...what I, and my family, are facing on a daily basis here.
"food, friends, information, and a camaraderie"
Does that include me too?
Michael
Fresh fruits and veggies - known for our oranges, avocados, clemintines (is that correct?), dates ..
both fresh and dried, grapefruits, etc. STRAWBERRIES and cherries.
Veggies - celery, brocoli - almost all our produce goes to Europe.
And flowers too.
We actually don't have fruits out of season - no grapes in winter. Strawberries from Dec. -April, May. etc.
both fresh and dried, grapefruits, etc. STRAWBERRIES and cherries.
Veggies - celery, brocoli - almost all our produce goes to Europe.
And flowers too.
We actually don't have fruits out of season - no grapes in winter. Strawberries from Dec. -April, May. etc.
cynupstateny
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They used to be cheap. Now that they're "famous" only tourists buy them!
cynupstateny
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Remember crabbin' as a kid and getting these HUGE crab? No more smileys/frown.gif
melissa-dallas
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There absolutely is. When I was growing up in Denton every Friday there were always
several places where people parked in lots and sold shrimp they had brought up from Galveston out of ice chests. I'd be happy to pay the difference. I did get "local" shrimp at Whole Foods recently, Very expensive.
several places where people parked in lots and sold shrimp they had brought up from Galveston out of ice chests. I'd be happy to pay the difference. I did get "local" shrimp at Whole Foods recently, Very expensive.
amanda_pennsylvania
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Watch the movie "A Day Without a Mexican." Eye-opening.
I actually do think this discussion relates to food as these folks do a lot of the vegetable and fruit picking--jobs most Americans don't want and won't do. I heard that several farms and orchards have suffered losses because of the crack down on illegal immigrations--their crops sit and rot because they can't get anyone to pick them.
Of course, I don't think that anyone should be breaking the laws to come here. But we really need to find a better solution for this problem (and a wall with guns and barbed wire isn't it). Immigration is a multifaceted, complex issue. I'd be much happier if Mexico could find some way to provide employment for its citizens so they are not forced into dangerous and illegal situations just to provide food for their families.
Ok, end of rant. Back to your regularly scheduled programming...
I actually do think this discussion relates to food as these folks do a lot of the vegetable and fruit picking--jobs most Americans don't want and won't do. I heard that several farms and orchards have suffered losses because of the crack down on illegal immigrations--their crops sit and rot because they can't get anyone to pick them.
Of course, I don't think that anyone should be breaking the laws to come here. But we really need to find a better solution for this problem (and a wall with guns and barbed wire isn't it). Immigration is a multifaceted, complex issue. I'd be much happier if Mexico could find some way to provide employment for its citizens so they are not forced into dangerous and illegal situations just to provide food for their families.
Ok, end of rant. Back to your regularly scheduled programming...
Dungeness crab, abalone, sourdough bread, cioppino, California rolls, cobb salad,
artichokes, garlic, dates, figs, raisins, grapes, strawberries, avocados, almonds, many more fruits and vegetables, Dreyer's ice cream.
Guittard, Ghirardelli, Scharffen Berger and many other fine chocolates/chocolatiers.
California has more breweries in the U.S. than any other state (as of 2007 there were 279 brewing companies in California). Not to mention some fairly decent wineries.
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artichokes, garlic, dates, figs, raisins, grapes, strawberries, avocados, almonds, many more fruits and vegetables, Dreyer's ice cream.
Guittard, Ghirardelli, Scharffen Berger and many other fine chocolates/chocolatiers.
California has more breweries in the U.S. than any other state (as of 2007 there were 279 brewing companies in California). Not to mention some fairly decent wineries.
)luisa_calif
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apricots, figs, olive oil, cheeses, ....
cynupstateny
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Famers in NY have stopped growning produce that requires hand picking due to lack of
workers. Expect cherries, apples, pears and peaches (to name just a few) to go up by at least 10 per cent.
On Tuesday a local farmer told me he had cut down 10 acres of apple trees. He had no one to pick last year and expects the same this year.
workers. Expect cherries, apples, pears and peaches (to name just a few) to go up by at least 10 per cent.
On Tuesday a local farmer told me he had cut down 10 acres of apple trees. He had no one to pick last year and expects the same this year.
I remember when I was a child, on the way to Reading PA, my family would stop at an amazing mushroom
stand....All they sold were shrooms. We would come back home with lbs and lbs of mushrooms. We would give some away to neighbors, then have shroom everything for weeks!
I think the stand still is there, although I think that highways have diverted traffic, so it is not on the direct line to Reading.....I haven't been there in years!!! What a fun memory!
Regards,
Barb
stand....All they sold were shrooms. We would come back home with lbs and lbs of mushrooms. We would give some away to neighbors, then have shroom everything for weeks!
I think the stand still is there, although I think that highways have diverted traffic, so it is not on the direct line to Reading.....I haven't been there in years!!! What a fun memory!
Regards,
Barb