What are these?
Some ingredients for a crustless quiche. (basic recipe from The Frugal Gourmet, by Jeff Smith)
Why should they figure on a blog that is supposed to be about the
environment?
Elementary, my dear Watson (am
I misquoting?)
The ingredients in the picture are local and as close to organic
as possible- almost there, but not quite. The brinjal was bought in Mapusa from
a vendor from one of the surrounding villages. The local spinach was grown in
our garden. And the eggs are free range, laid by two hens I love. And look
after. (Yes, they’re mine).
The flour came from a nearby supermarket, Gipsy Mart, where they
have their own mini-mill (or so my mother
informs me). Flour without preservatives. Pure Atta. The pepper came from a
friend’s creeper, ground by my mum.
The cheese, corn, salt, baking powder, butter- these were all
packaged FMCGs.
BUT- I’m making an effort.
