"Giles" wrote in message
...
and basking in the glory of knowing beyond a hint
of doubt the provenance of everything that I put in my mouth and chew
on........an exquisite pleasure that most Americans can never possibly
know.


nice prose, as usual, but a bit self-glorifying(which is somewhat usual,
sadly, as well). Actually, quite a few Americans, once you get out of Urban
centers, still enjoy that same privilege. Hell, I routinely consume meals in
VA, consisting of vegetables from nearby gardens and crabs or fish caught
that very day. I've bought scallops off the boat, and various fish as well.
Up here, in PA, it is common for most everyone I know to get the vast bulk
of their produce and meat from the local Amish and Mennonite farmers. All
this, and not once have I heard anyone in Accomack County, VA or Berk
County, PA ever consider that 'most Americans could never possibly know' of
such things. Get over it.
The meals might prove that much more enjoyable without the side serving of
self-congratulation. It's worth a try, at least.
Tom