tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post6347028694414504933..comments2024-02-20T00:55:18.782-08:00Comments on Change Your Life. Ride A Bike!: 100 mile radius potluckAdrienne Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-36962734968033079142010-08-02T19:27:55.176-07:002010-08-02T19:27:55.176-07:00Mark, Hopi and Lena have been at the heart of the ...Mark, Hopi and Lena have been at the heart of the potlucks from the get-go! While most people still drive to get to the potlucks, their dedication to coming by bike inspires others to do the same.<br /><br />The potluck has been a great way for us to learn about our local ecosystem and the farmers in our community. I hope others will try it - you'll love it!anna lisa grosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429314394649539806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-17904505663925769952010-07-26T22:46:15.890-07:002010-07-26T22:46:15.890-07:00this is making me hungry :D
thanks for all your co...this is making me hungry :D<br />thanks for all your comments +what a rad global community of bikers we are!!<br />xxo.mMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-75549278363204650022010-07-23T11:41:03.272-07:002010-07-23T11:41:03.272-07:00Mark- Yep, and within that area, I could buy dairy...Mark- Yep, and within that area, I could buy dairy and meat (goat or cow), eggs and poultry (including ostrich), citrus, nuts, just about any produce (including kiwis and rambutans), beer, wine, olive oil and salt. The only thing that would be really hard would be grains. If a small exception was made for grains, I could buy organic brown rice from 150 miles away : )<br /><br />Californians are truly blessed when it comes to food.Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-59969131247861365602010-07-23T06:58:06.593-07:002010-07-23T06:58:06.593-07:00Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions ...Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions Mark! I'm impressed that you guys have been able to continue during winters when choices of foods may not be as plentiful. I'm definitely going to see if the supper clubs I'm involved in are interested in doing something similar.Tracihttp://justlikeridingabike.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-24021367854591281062010-07-23T04:27:04.343-07:002010-07-23T04:27:04.343-07:00Living in the SF Bay Area makes something like thi...<i>Living in the SF Bay Area makes something like this pretty easy. We make just about any tasty edible you could ever want to eat within the boarders of California.</i>.<br /><br />If you live in SF, then a hundred-mile radius would allow you food from about as far north as Chico, and as far south as Fresno. That appears to leave more than half of California that's outside that distance.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166735698055438666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-13413927294515028292010-07-22T22:23:32.292-07:002010-07-22T22:23:32.292-07:00Living in the SF Bay Area makes something like thi...Living in the SF Bay Area makes something like this pretty easy. We make just about any tasty edible you could ever want to eat within the boarders of California. It is hard to point to quite why, but eating locally makes you feel so much better.Adrienne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-55076319899081384222010-07-22T15:13:53.722-07:002010-07-22T15:13:53.722-07:001) I noticed that you mentioned olive oil and salt...<i>1) I noticed that you mentioned olive oil and salt weren't usually included in the 100 mi radius, but what about other spices? Or do you only use herbs that people grow themselves, etc?</i><br /><br />There is no strict rule, you just do the best you can. Sometimes people show up and say "I was visiting my parent's last week in Michigan, and this came from their garden.". That's still in the spirit of the event, even if it's not strictly local.<br />Salt and Olive oil are ingredients which show up in a *lot* of recipes, and don't have good alternatives locally that we are aware of. <br /><br /><i>2) Are drinks included in the 100 mi radius?</i><br /><br />People make mint water, beer, juices, kombucha and other drinks locally.<br />Like with food, there's no strict prohibition on bringing a non-local<br />drink. <br /><br /><i>3) At first I thought that the 100 mi radius referred to the bike ride to get there - now that would be tough :) Do you have any guidelines about transportation for getting to the potluck? For example, do a lot of people ride bikes?</i><br /><br />There are no guidelines about this, but pairing local food with local transportation (bicycles) seems natural.<br /><br /><i>4) Is the potluck only done annually? I'm in a few supper clubs which meet monthly and I think it would be a great idea to do something similar for at least a few of the dinners!</i><br /><br />Actually, it's done monthly. We've met every month for two years now! We<br />surprised ourselves by keeping the local food and participation<br />going through the winters, but it worked out!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166735698055438666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-86185777637619996022010-07-22T13:04:26.332-07:002010-07-22T13:04:26.332-07:00That is a really great idea. I read a book by a Se...That is a really great idea. I read a book by a Seattle couple who decided to only consume products that were completely created within a 100m radius of their home. I was thinking about doing it until I got to the part about having to GIVE BEER AND COFFEE- not going to happen! Not forever anyway, but I'd be down with doing in once a year.Captain Hairdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12724197544507713824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-9626747831389311972010-07-22T09:16:12.200-07:002010-07-22T09:16:12.200-07:00This is such a cool idea! I'm very curious ab...This is such a cool idea! I'm very curious about the potluck, so hope you don't mind if I ask a few questions. <br />1) I noticed that you mentioned olive oil and salt weren't usually included in the 100 mi radius, but what about other spices? Or do you only use herbs that people grow themselves, etc?<br />2) Are drinks included in the 100 mi radius?<br />3) At first I thought that the 100 mi radius referred to the bike ride to get there - now that would be tough :) Do you have any guidelines about transportation for getting to the potluck? For example, do a lot of people ride bikes?<br />4) Is the potluck only done annually? I'm in a few supper clubs which meet monthly and I think it would be a great idea to do something similar for at least a few of the dinners!<br /><br />Thanks - love the photos!Tracihttp://justlikeridingabike.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com