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Hmm. To this unfashionable middle-aged guy, that sounds too complicated. I buy local produce simply because it often tastes better. And, I can afford to pay 50%
by afpx 9y ago
Hmm. To this unfashionable middle-aged guy, that sounds too complicated. I buy local produce simply because it often tastes better. And, I can afford to pay 50% more for better taste.
I guess you could spin it to describe it as a lifestyle choice - my boring, middle-aged lifestyle. Like, my ‘I buy costco toilet paper’ lifestyle. That seems like a stretch. Or, maybe not.
- astura 9y agoJust because some people buy local produce for lifestyle reasons doesn't mean that's the reason everyone does.
- digitalengineer 9y agoIf you think it will taste better, it will... (taste is based on more than your tongue).
- steve-benjamins 9y agoIt’s not psychosomatic- fresh vegetables taste much better. A salad that was picked the morning of is much different.
- thevardanian 9y agoBuying tomatoes even from wholefoods vs literally getting them freshly picked is a world of a difference. Carrots that come from Costco vs. carrots that were picked yesterday make a world of a difference. Onions look, and taste better than the ones you get in bulk. And I can go on. I've made side by side comparisons of both, and regardless of how you feel, I know personally that buying even the "organic" wholefoods variety of produce is a lot worse than freshly delivered CSA from a farm.
- liveoneggs 9y agoLook, gramps, you either fit into the box or you don't matter. Get with the program and start buying your groceries from costco or your toilet paper from apple. Also watch "Raise the Steaks" episode of King of the Hill.