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"Because life's too short for mystery-meat hotdogs and water-flavored beer. This July 4th, don't settle for anything less than real food."
FoodIndependenceDay.org is gearing up nationwide in support of local food on July 4, but I'm noticing a shortage of Texas participants on the site's map. Most noticeably absent on the site's virtual map is the red flag indicating that the state's First Family has shared it's local food-centered menu.
Wanna help fix that? Contact the governor!
[Hey, we got an answer on June 29, thanks to some clever interns.]
I've already sent a Twitter message to Governor Perry inviting him to tell us what Texas goodies his family will feast on July 4. Seeing as he's the former, two-term state agriculture commissioner, it seems that this is something that he'd be ready to promote, regarding it as an easy way to generate a li'l positive press in the run up to his 2010 election bid. [And before anyone complains about the answer--local sausage and HEB's peach ice cream--this is July 4th, so we'll be content with the reply--this year.]
Some suggestions that have come in for July 4 menus across the state include Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse Sausages, Shiner Bock and Caprese salad with homegrown tomatoes, basil and Mozzarella Company cheese. (Too bad that Central Market's upcoming regional food promo doesn't start until later in the summer!)
Some suggestions that have come in for July 4 menus across the state include Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse Sausages, Shiner Bock and Caprese salad with homegrown tomatoes, basil and Mozzarella Company cheese. (Too bad that Central Market's upcoming regional food promo doesn't start until later in the summer!)
Explore More:
• Go Texan products, from wine to shrimp, as registered with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
• Locate your local farmers market.
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29 June 2009 Update #2: As indicated above, Governor Perry answered the question via Twitter. See his video response here in response to activities described in Update #1 (below). The turn-around was pretty fast. Timing is everything.
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29 June 2009 Update #2: As indicated above, Governor Perry answered the question via Twitter. See his video response here in response to activities described in Update #1 (below). The turn-around was pretty fast. Timing is everything.
29 June 2009 Update #1: Since neither Roger nor I have received any response from Governor Perry or his office yet, I've just tweeted to all the 2010 candidates (Democrat and Republican) for governor AND senate that I could find on Twitter, asking them what they'd serve on July 4. I swear it's NOT a trick question... we're just curious and want to spotlight local Texas food. Am hoping someone is willing to give an answer. A response from a Senate candidate would be terrific , even if the project is geared at First Families! And no, there's no need for participants (candidates or non-candidates) to provide brand names... you can speak generically (local wine, local steak, homegrown zucchini from the local market).
We will print any candidate's responses here and RT them via Twitter. Oh, and if you're interested in contacting the candidates on your own, here's a recent list of Texas candidates on Twitter... which is much faster than trying to find them by yourself. --Pamela
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This morning, the San Antonio Express-News has a nice article about farmers market with a sidebar on Texas produce availability throughout the year: http://budurl.com/2yjx
I try to get more Texas products by visiting HEB, but need to check out the link for more Texas products. Thanks!
Central Market in San Antonio had a big sign up saying that next month they are devoting a weekend to Texas food. I *think* it's the weekend AFTER July 4, but I may be wrong. Would be nice to see plain ol' HEB do something similar. (Our HEB sometimes mimics CM; we'll see!)
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