tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post4546750555944996009..comments2024-02-13T12:31:21.829-08:00Comments on Shelf Life: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp, Camille Kingsolver--a reviewGentle Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-78608408923731916032007-08-11T13:20:00.000-07:002007-08-11T13:20:00.000-07:00We just joined a CSA ourselves, and the vegetables...We just joined a CSA ourselves, and the vegetables are delicious! Wish I'd done this sooner. <BR/><BR/>Great blog!Annie the Superfast Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542590198980944293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-68787410576141114702007-07-26T08:01:00.000-07:002007-07-26T08:01:00.000-07:00tara--I agree, the food preservation was really in...tara--I agree, the food preservation was really interesting to me, too. I had never thought about drying tomatoes, for example. My dad grows tomatoes and always has way too many, so he's constantly giving them away to friends. But maybe he could dry some. There's no way he's going to make sauce out of them...<BR/><BR/>robin--me, too. I was really inspired to do something when I read the book (which is unusual for me, I'll admit).<BR/><BR/>stefanie--that kind of service is available here, too, and I've often thought about joining one. But our local farmer's market, which is open year-round, makes it less necessary for us. However, I see the benefit of getting the produce delivered and being forced (in a good way) to try new things! Because even at the farmer's market in summer, you can get into a rut...Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-2974043143644601182007-07-26T05:57:00.000-07:002007-07-26T05:57:00.000-07:00I've been wondering about this book. Glad to know ...I've been wondering about this book. Glad to know it's good. The book seems to be part of a growing literature on food awareness which I a good thing. I am often shocked but never really surprised about food production in the US. My husband and I joined a CSA this year. Every week we get a box of veggies from a local organic farm. The food was picked the day before we get it. The freshness and taste can't be beat and we are trying and enjoying vegetables we've never eaten before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-14307526654373756122007-07-25T20:43:00.000-07:002007-07-25T20:43:00.000-07:00I enjoyed this book very much, and I'm much more a...I enjoyed this book very much, and I'm much more aware and conscientious about the food we eat.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857602206725562335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-79825111900130541842007-07-25T16:28:00.000-07:002007-07-25T16:28:00.000-07:00I enjoyed this book as well. I loved reading abou...I enjoyed this book as well. I loved reading about their day to day life and how hard they worked to 'put up' all that food.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-87727622413963903342007-07-25T15:39:00.000-07:002007-07-25T15:39:00.000-07:00john--I'd like to read Fast Food Nation, as well. ...john--I'd like to read Fast Food Nation, as well. Omnivore's Dilemma had an impact on me, too. There were lots of practical suggestions in this book, so you can pick and choose what works for you and your family :)<BR/><BR/>dewey--it's true, preachy doesn't seem like Kingsolver's m.o., but I was a little worried because the subject matter could make anyone a little preachy. And I think you're right about Omnivore, too.<BR/><BR/>melanie--sounds like we're on the same wavelength about the garden. I managed two tomato plants and a little kitchen herb garden this year, but I'm hoping to expand next year!<BR/><BR/>joy--thanks! I was surprised how much I liked this book, and happy to read it for the challenge!Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-79548617553935240222007-07-25T12:17:00.000-07:002007-07-25T12:17:00.000-07:00This book is really getting rave reviews ... makes...This book is really getting rave reviews ... makes me want to read it! :) Thanks for sharing.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-60562801168636578732007-07-25T11:06:00.000-07:002007-07-25T11:06:00.000-07:00I liked this book a lot, too. I agree with you tha...I liked this book a lot, too. I agree with you that the tone was inspiring rather than preachy; I've been going to the farmer's market more often and actually planted some tomatoes this year. A bigger garden will have to come next year...Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-71039701389982239212007-07-25T11:04:00.000-07:002007-07-25T11:04:00.000-07:00I really can't imagine Kingsolver being preachy! I...I really can't imagine Kingsolver being preachy! I'm so looking forward to this book. And I'm thrilled that it's affecting how so many people at. I think Omnivore is doing that, too.Deweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395712971920800717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-33559779754721488032007-07-25T11:02:00.000-07:002007-07-25T11:02:00.000-07:00After reading Fast Food Nation I felt a lot of gui...After reading <I>Fast Food Nation</I> I felt a lot of guilt but didn't really feel that it offered much alternatives beyond eating out less. Sounds like this one might actually offer suggestions. Good find!John Mutfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730205221787092204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-15928623922830784482007-07-24T17:24:00.000-07:002007-07-24T17:24:00.000-07:00myutopia and sfp--I hope you like it. I was surpr...myutopia and sfp--I hope you like it. I was surprised at how much I liked this book, considering that I'm not a huge non-fiction person, and I was afraid it was going to be didactic. But Kingsolver isn't a novelist for nothing--she used her gift for description well here.Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-15506858290277887922007-07-24T13:13:00.000-07:002007-07-24T13:13:00.000-07:00Thanks for the great review. I'm looking forward t...Thanks for the great review. I'm looking forward to reading this one.SFPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439972994357205049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-72148542478128159272007-07-24T12:42:00.000-07:002007-07-24T12:42:00.000-07:00Great review. I can't wait to read this book. I am...Great review. I can't wait to read this book. I am waiting for it to come out in paperback.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149003661590866046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-72899847317940890182007-07-24T12:15:00.000-07:002007-07-24T12:15:00.000-07:00lotus--Thannks! I think it's difficult to eat loc...lotus--Thannks! I think it's difficult to eat locally for most people for a lot of reasons, especially for those of us in urban areas. But I think you're right, there are always some small changes people can make, and awareness is always the first step--like awareness of our consumption of things made in China...Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-78739357623140510262007-07-24T10:21:00.000-07:002007-07-24T10:21:00.000-07:00Great review as always, Gentle Reader! I'm glad yo...Great review as always, Gentle Reader! I'm glad you didn't find Kingsolver's tone preachy, I was wondering about that. <BR/><BR/>I really would love to eat more locally grown food but I'm afraid there isn't a whole lot of choice for those of us that eat ethnic foods. I'm from India and a lot of the veggies and fruits I eat are native to tropical climates. Still, there are changes I can make to our diet to incorporate more local food and I will make sure I do that.<BR/><BR/>Also, I have always wanted to have a little patch of garden on which to grow my own vegetables...your review reminds me that I should start looking into it seriously.<BR/><BR/>Thank you again for a wonderful review!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.com