The Oakland group is more community-oriented, whereas this other family is obviously more privileged, growing for high-end restaurants etc… not that there is anything wrong with either… both representative of what I hope becomes a larger trend.

Almost makes me want to see about one of those lil community garden plots down by Iolani School… but I’m not sure I’m ready for that. Maybe grow some herbs on the lanai first heh

Mmmm, yea the mountain apples *drool* the way I wrote it you wouldn’t have known, but I actually found those in a local health food store–they were gone a couple days later :’( I’ll let ya know if I ever see em again!

Another timely article, “Credit crunch? The real crisis is global hunger. And if you care, eat less meat” http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/apr/15/food.biofuels

Great post! I’ll have to check that Patel book. Might I suggest “Diet For A Dead Planet” by Christopher Cook? It’s a well researched look at America’s poisoned, big business, ag/food system. Very painless read too.

Also I highly recommend Global Oneness’ short film about “People’s Grocery.” Have been meaning to do a small feature on the blog about these.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HN2laxseU8E

“In West Oakland, California, where liquor stores have replaced markets, People’s Grocery is creating a healthy alternative, offering access to organic produce and an invitation to reconnect with the land.”

Other videos focus on sustainability, responsibility, relationship to the land, and indigenous culture.

Lastly I wish I knew about that bake sale!! I can’t find mountain apples anywhere anymore, not even at the farmer’s market. If you have any leads……………