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Gobbleblog '09: A 100 Mile Thanksgiving
A Holiday Experiment
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Entry #675021, added on 11-07-09 @ 10:12 am EST
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Veggie QuestEntry #675021
    First snag in my search for Thanksgiving purity.  I had planned to get most of my vegetables from the farmer's market here in town.  Turns out it only goes to the end of October (same with most of them).  I recalled Turkey Lady's recommendation of a couple of markets that were year round, so I hit the internet.  Most of the year rounders don't fall to within my fifty mile radius (as demonstrated on a large map I've produced with a big red circle indicating my limited scope).  I suppose that they hover near population centers in the off months out of pure economic necessity. 
   
    I did, however, manage to find a couple which were feasible.  One in old town Freddysburg, and the other in a place called Locust Grove.  They will both be good options since my in-laws live halfway between the two and we seem to make it out there almost weekly.  I'm leaning toward Freddysburg.  It is slightly farther, but the hours are far more realistic for us.  Besides, I like Old Fredericksburg.
   
    One other thing.  I have compiled a comprehensive list of the fruits and vegetables which are in season around here this time of year.  I suppose I would have found out judging by what's available at the farmer's markets, but it pays to be well-prepared and to know which recipes will qualify with strict adherence to my challenge. 
   
    I will be grocery shopping this weekend as usual and intend to get ahold of a couple of cornish game hens for testing turkey recipes (I've narrowed it to two finalists and need to eliminate one before the holiday).  But that is another blog...



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