I found this image on facebook today and it's awesome!! Such a neat idea which will make a big difference.
Personally, I find that heaps of people in my life are difficult to buy for, but now with a local or handmade directive, it will be easier and funner! Plus, my gifts will make a difference to local people, reduce the energy consumption of transporting goods, and handmade things are generally much better, less preservatives and chemicals in the food etc.
Funnily enough, I went to uni and found a nice old lady selling homemade preserves. I bought a marmalade, which she proudly told me she created the recipe for,'Cornelia's Choice with cumquats, oranges and lemon and i bought a lemon butter, which was a real treat - I scoffed a fair bit on toast for dinner!
She proudly advised me there was no chemicals or preserves (as confirmed by the wax seal) and I could see she was proud of her recipes and produce.I left happy, and with instructions on where I could find her to stock up again! I thought to myself, if I only bought jams, and preserves, from local buyers, in the future, that will make a small but important difference. I benefit from a much better tasting jam, and the local sellers will make money and keep being able to make their produce.
I will extend my local shopping, but if I start by banning myself from supermarket jams and preserves, I'll force myself to venture further in my grocery hunt :)
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