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Lemons Turn Into Apples, and I Have a Moment


Today I took this to the new (hopefully) weekly produce swap market at the university art gallery.


And came home with this. Lemons and rosemary magically turned into apples and rhubarb.

What a wondrous idea bartering is.

I picked up a friend and we went together, and then we went walking for an hour and we felt virtuous. But then I thought - I could walk to the swap market and back, and that would be an hour's walk, and I wouldn't have driven to an event that is all about reducing the footprint. Mentally smacking myself on the forehead.

And  I wouldn't have to pay for parking.

So, next week. Walking shoes and back pack.


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Anonymous said…
I love magic.

Your photos are so relaxing! They are like stepping into Miss Marple's village.

And I love feeling virtuous too. So refreshing for the ego.
Monday, 27 May, 2013
Jo said…
The Miss Marple photos are just to lull you into a false sense of security. Soon there will be a murder, and you will all be required to work out whodunnit.
Monday, 27 May, 2013
Unknown said…
OK, ive done it. I was home with gastro today and what better way to entertain oneself than to read a blog from start to finish. OK, i think ive got a handle on you now. Ive enjoyed it immensely. Look forward to more posts.
Monday, 27 May, 2013
Unknown said…
I think it was end of April i went to my first swap meet for veggie growers. It was in lovely sensory gardens that were quite a surprise in a not so lovely part of town across the laneway from a big tin sports centre and car park. Who Knew behind all that screening and cyclone fenceing was paradise? We met lovely people and i turned my free coffee grounds (donated by Maccas where i get my daily breakfast cappa) into herbs, plants and zuchinni pickles (which i loved). Check out post. Beautiful gardens.
Monday, 27 May, 2013
Jo said…
Lynda, you probably know me better now than I know myself!
I agree, reading from the beginning of a blog is a fun thing to do, like reading a Russian novel with dozens of characters and strange plot twists.
Hope you are feeling better.
I think the produce swap is a new THING. Everybody is doing it. As usual, we are a bit behind the times here in Tas, but we catch up eventually..
Monday, 27 May, 2013
Living The Dream Homestead said…
I have just found a couple of local food swaps in my area and they are such a sensational idea! I love taking my surplus and bringing home things I don't grow!
Tuesday, 28 May, 2013
Jo said…
I know - I have just run out of home grown apples, and my rhubarb is just starting to sprout again after I divided it, so perfect timing.
Mind you, the children were a bit cross when I mentioned that there were baked goods I could have swapped for instead. Next week!
Tuesday, 28 May, 2013
Heather said…
I think the produce swap is a fantastic idea. I cannot imagine that happening where I live. Too bad.
Wednesday, 29 May, 2013
Anonymous said…
Our most local produce swap is 15 minutes drive 1 way or 30 the other so no walking for us. I envy you being walking distance. Mind you, our version of walking distance is much less as we have 3 kids under 5 so little legs and all... The Farmers Market and street markets are only 15 minutes with kids walk though. :)
Friday, 31 May, 2013
Jo said…
Jessie, thirteen years ago we moved from the country to the city so we don't have to drive anymore! Miss the country, don't miss the driving.
Saturday, 01 June, 2013
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