Manny Howard took the challenge to “eat locally” to heart. Instead of defining “local” as within a 100-mile radius of his house, he decided to limit his own personal local to his own yard and garage. The real kicker? His yard is in Brooklyn!
The freelance food writer worked seven days a week, from six to 16 hours every day, to prepare; he started getting ready in March. By the time his extreme locavore month ended on September 15, he calculated that in addition to his time he had made a substantial financial investment. On average his cost per meal–for one person–was $120.
Perhaps when the first tornado to hit Brooklyn in 120 years roared through the city, he should have taken that as a sign? But you have to admire his determination and his sense of humor. And his family’s patience.
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1 Kami Huyse // Sep 27, 2007 at 11:15 am
A great example of going overboard on a good idea. Supporting local produce (and enjoying it) is one thing, making a point at such major expense is another. I hope he also did it because he enjoys gardening. If not, think of the difference he could have made for someone by investing his time elsewhere.
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