I love a word that has two definitions that are the polar opposite of each other. Like smite:
After attempting to smite (read: defeat or conquer with a firm blow) an unsuspecting cow, I was smitten (read: be strongly attracted to something) by the texture and juiciness of the resulting meat.
Now, that’s a word that embraces its contradictions. It’s the PMS of the Oxford American Dictionary.
Actually, though, I didn’t smite the cow. I wanted to, but I just kept on walking by the pasture with my CSA produce, right past the empty meat case at Drumlin. When I inquired as to when we might be expecting some (ahem) meat in the meat case, the Mass Audubon woman seemed a bit taken aback. Is this not a farm?
Anyway, I’m testy because it’s only a week before the Eat Local Challenge and I still have no local meat in my freezer. I don’t even have a (convenient) source. And you know how gung-ho I was in the spring about being prepared for this wacky experiment and, yet, I have no dishes portioned in the freezer for my scary low-blood-sugar moments. Which means you might want to keep your distance next month, just in case. Please don’t take anything I might say personally.
How long are you doing the eat local thing? If you need local meat, I may be able to help.
Posted by: eclectician | August 24, 2007 at 12:07 AM
I can help you out here, but, umm...well...it's not local to YOU, but it's local to ME. Does that count?
Posted by: Sally | August 24, 2007 at 09:32 AM
I'm in Cambridge and have been getting meat from The Turkey Farm at Stillman Farm from the Cambridgeport farmers' market (Saturday) and Harvard Sq market (Sunday). They are in Hardwick.
There's also a farm that sells great meat at the Central Sq market on Mondays I think it is Austin Brothers Farm. They are in Belchertown.
Did you try Codman Farm around the corner from Drumlin? I was there a few weeks ago and they had a little meat in their freezer (some pork and lots of beef).
Posted by: Lisa | August 24, 2007 at 06:52 PM
Lisa: I guess I've been going to the wrong farmers' markets! They don't often hype the meat side of it, I've noticed. Anyway, THANK YOU for the great advice. I actually didn't know about Codman. I always wondered where the other side of the fork in 117 went. Straight to Codman, apparently.
Sally: Due to our inconvenient geography, might I suggest you eat my share?
Eclectician: I'm going to try for the whole month. We'll see if I make it. Can I holler if I get desperate?
Posted by: Tammy | August 24, 2007 at 09:20 PM
I've got a freezer full of pork if you need some. Other option - The Coolidge Corner Farmer's Market (Thursdays) has turkey, beef and fish available. And don't forget to check EatWild.
Posted by: pyewacket | August 27, 2007 at 11:14 AM