> I must admit I missed the original posting concerning the cookbook.
> However, Michele Gale-Sinex's question has left me with a question
> about the philosophy of the book.
>
> The following is a quote from the aforementioned message:
> "She said that eating regionally and seasonally are important concepts
> for the cookbook, therefore 'no asparagus/eggplant casseroles.' "
>
> What are persons to do in those areas in which asparagus and eggplant
> do grow and do come into season? Why no recipes for these dishes?
> It would seem that the ingredient lacking in a cookbook for CSA is
> acknowledgement of the role of willpower in food buying and food
> preparation decisions.
Marc--
I'll let Sharon reply at greater length...but I suspect that this
cookbook is designed for Upper Midwest readers--where asparagus in
August isn't usually a problem, grin.
As for me, where asparagus is involved, I have no willpower. :^)
peace
michele
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