Locavore Longing Gifts

"Nothing is organic, local or sustainable. Now, can we get started?"

"You said the cauliflower is locally grown – would you elaborate?"

See you at the farmers market!

"Is the MSG local?"

"Tia Carmen's not happy unless she can send people away with a plate of leftovers for the road."

Horn of Leftovers

Local food for local consumption

'I don't have enough money for a tip, but feel free to eat the leftovers!'

"I love finding my food at the Farmers Market. Makes me feel like a true pioneer."

"All our vegetables are organic, ethically sourced and stunned before being boiled."

"That sister of yours sure has some nerve asking for those leftovers - we earned them."

"Is his nose locally grown?"

'Tropical fruit, imported cheese, coconuts...I'm not really into that 'eat locally' stuff.'

"Can I have a doggie bag to go?"

I bake my own bread.

"How are we on bread?"

'Today's special is yesterday's left-overs.'

Seal blubber stew

AS about Today's Specials' - 'Whatever didn't sell yesterday.'

'Could you tell me where the organic locally-grown vine-ripened union-picked kiwis are?'

"Glad you have time for lunch today, honey."

'Crumbs! I'm holding out for the whole loaf.'

'Someplace where we just eat, eat, eat!'

"How about you? Were you 'locally raised'?"

'Do you do anything other than coconut?'

Turkey Sandwich anyone?

'The drum roll is very nice... but it's still leftovers.'

"It's the closest I get to being a hunter-gatherer."

"What makes you so sure our local farmers know what they're doing?"

"We like to know where our food comes from."

"Apparently the carrot is locally sourced, the whisky is craft, the mince pie is gluten-free..."

I shop locally!

"Yesterday's weenies have migrated in with today's nuggets."

'We're having leftovers again. Don't worry, I shaved off all the fuzzy parts. I'm going to knit you a sweater.'

"Is this from the community garden? It tastes sanctimonious."