tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post6444247392238173625..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: A Different Kind of TurkeyLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-45294697809647372832008-12-03T19:39:00.000-05:002008-12-03T19:39:00.000-05:00Cosmo, What farmers market to you go to? We had t...Cosmo, <BR/>What farmers market to you go to? We had the one here in Norfolk just move to a larger location. On my first visit I was not overly impressed, but I am willing to give it another try. I have always enjoyed to one in Va. Beach, but it is not exactly around the corner. <BR/><BR/>Anna,<BR/>Thanks for stopping by. I could have watched the camper chicks all day if it was not so bitter cold. Perhaps running in and out was t their way of keeping warm, taking shifts in the cold then the warm. <BR/><BR/>Gail,<BR/>I can honestly say I have never eaten any goat, unless you count the milk in cheese form. If it tastes anything like lamb, count me in. <BR/><BR/>LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-86953866289545439012008-12-03T08:54:00.000-05:002008-12-03T08:54:00.000-05:00Les,Fantastic photos and the chickens make me laug...Les,<BR/><BR/>Fantastic photos and the chickens make me laugh...they are such chickens. The pigs are too too funny! I never acquired a taste for game, even goat can be strong to me...but I agree with your thinking and want always to be mindful of the whats, wheres and hows of my food. I pay a bit more but it's worth it! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-60281150791540587402008-12-02T21:59:00.000-05:002008-12-02T21:59:00.000-05:00Our turkey was delicious. It said free range but I...Our turkey was delicious. It said free range but I'm not sure I trust that. I couldn't tell any difference in the taste from last year's brand. I didn't grow a third leg being raised by parents who really didn't know about such things. The main reason I support local is so the money stays local..I'm not convinced it's the most healthy. <BR/><BR/>I love those chickens running to and fro. They are really funny to watch. But if you put on the label that they were raised most of their life in a 60's steel aluminum tailer that was made of treated plywood and plastic pvc's, would it still look as tasty? Doesn't that cancel out the good? I would buy their camper chicks if it was fat and juicy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-44461299021691352232008-12-02T16:08:00.000-05:002008-12-02T16:08:00.000-05:00Hi, Les--I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, ...Hi, Les--I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I'm sorry I missed this posting (I had my mind too much on food, I guess). It's great to know about Full Quiver farms--we buy at our farmer's market in the summer, but they don't operate as often in the winter. Anyway, we enjoyed our free range turkey--I hope you enjoyed yours!Cosmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260783700118031314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-70730044807586961472008-11-29T16:33:00.000-05:002008-11-29T16:33:00.000-05:00Sarah,I loved the farmer's comment and I guess you...Sarah,<BR/>I loved the farmer's comment and I guess your turkey must have been very fresh. Thank you for the recommendation. I just cracked open Barbara Kingsolver's book Animal, Vegetable or Miracle. Not only is it about food, but it has a Virginia connection.<BR/><BR/>David,<BR/>Glad you are posting again, and consider your request done.<BR/><BR/>LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-84874655114306592212008-11-29T15:05:00.000-05:002008-11-29T15:05:00.000-05:00We've been trying to buy our meat from the farmer'...We've been trying to buy our meat from the farmer's market as much as possible, from farmers who let their pigs, chickens, and cattle live a good life. I'm not bothered by eating another creature, but it does bother me when I hear of animals being treated inhumanely. We haven't gone completely free range yet, but we're working on it. Hey, by the way, Les when you get a minute, could you update your link to my new blog location? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-55213654021470044642008-11-28T17:58:00.000-05:002008-11-28T17:58:00.000-05:00Great post, Les! I enjoyed seeing the farm photos...Great post, Les! I enjoyed seeing the farm photos and the thought you put into your meal before it reaches the table.<BR/><BR/>We try to buy meat and produce from local farmers. It's worth keeping in mind that sometimes small farms can't afford to meet the regulations to be certified organic, like feeding all organic food to their livestock, but if they are treating the animals well, not using hormones and pesticides, that's good enough for me. I always think local, organic food tastes better too.<BR/><BR/>I like the personal connection. I remember asking the farmer how many pounds our "medium" turkey would be. His response was, "Well, he's still eatin' and runnin' so hard to say." <BR/><BR/>Book you might like would be the Omnivore's Dilemma.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-62905410878131813322008-11-28T17:53:00.000-05:002008-11-28T17:53:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.com