Last week, I was out in Portland learning more about the Portland Fruit Tree Project (PFTP) and participating in their work and learn parties. I snapped a few photos while touring the community orchard sites and PFTP office. I added photos to the album on the blog. Now, back to transcribing interviews.
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After a class project that had me thinking about my food waste--in terms of compost and cash--I became a little obsessed with what my diet choices meant for my household's footprint, health, and budget. I ended the blog at the end of the semester, but I've kept tracking a lot of that information. I keep asking myself what it really costs to eat the way we want to eat, and how we can even the playing field so the heavy price tags of things like our splurge on maple syrup and bacon in one week are possible for more families.
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