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Fresh, local, organic and beyond<br />
(ARA) - These days, when<br />
it comes to produce, the catch<br />
words are “local” and “seasonal.”<br />
Local and seasonal, like fresh and<br />
organic, can mean a lot <strong>of</strong> different<br />
things, according to Jim Gallivan,<br />
department chair <strong>of</strong> Culinary Arts<br />
at The International Culinary<br />
School at The Art Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Atlanta and author <strong>of</strong> several cookbooks,<br />
including “The Adventure<br />
Cookbook” and “The New Spa<br />
Cuisine.”<br />
Gallivan <strong>of</strong>fers defi nitions for<br />
the terms:<br />
Local<br />
Local can be defi ned as having<br />
been grown less than a day’s drive<br />
from where it’s purchased. In<br />
general, local is preferable, Gallivan<br />
says, because it lasts longer, not<br />
having spent days travelling across<br />
the country or the world to get to<br />
you. Less travel also means less use<br />
<strong>of</strong> resources and less air pollution.<br />
Seasonal<br />
Bruce Blackwell<br />
If you’ve ever picked your own<br />
strawberries, you know there’s<br />
nothing like that fresh-picked taste.<br />
Today, you can get almost any kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> produce at just about any time<br />
<strong>of</strong> the year. Asparagus in December?<br />
It’s shipped in from Peru,<br />
where it’s in season. Apples in July?<br />
They’re pulled from cold storage<br />
just for you. But if it’s not in season,<br />
it’s not local, and that means it<br />
won’t have the great fl avor you fi nd<br />
in local fresh-picked produce.<br />
Fresh. We tend to think we<br />
should always choose fresh. And<br />
if it’s local and seasonal, fresh is<br />
usually better. But sometimes<br />
canned or frozen is a better choice,<br />
especially when you’re cooking the<br />
vegetables or fruit, as opposed to<br />
serving them uncooked. For instance,<br />
if you’re making something<br />
with tomatoes, canned - especially<br />
in the winter when tomatoes are<br />
not in season - are probably best.<br />
History<br />
Blackwell Home Inspections is locally owned and<br />
operated by Bruce Blackwell. Bruce is a proud member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the American Society <strong>of</strong> Home Inspectors (ASHI ® ),<br />
PowhatanChamber<strong>of</strong>Commerce,GoochlandChamber<br />
<strong>of</strong>Commerce,BetterBusinessBureau,PastPresident<strong>of</strong><br />
Central Virginia ASHI ® and is a Member <strong>of</strong> the Virginia<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Real Estate Inspectors.<br />
MEMBER<br />
6 A Special Supplement to Powhatan Today March 23, 2011<br />
Gallivan says to remember that<br />
canned and frozen produce has<br />
typically been picked and processed<br />
at its peak. That means it’s<br />
going to taste much better than<br />
out-<strong>of</strong>-season fresh produce that<br />
has been travelling for days or in<br />
cold storage for months.<br />
Organic<br />
Google the word “organic” and<br />
you’ll fi nd hundreds <strong>of</strong> websites,<br />
and as many variations <strong>of</strong> meaning.<br />
By defi nition, organic produce<br />
has been raised without chemical<br />
fertilizers and pesticides, using<br />
sustainable agricultural practices.<br />
“Natural” is not the same as “or-<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Address:<br />
P.O. Box 67<br />
Powhatan, VA 23139<br />
Phone: (804) 921-8367<br />
Owner/Operator:<br />
Bruce Blackwell<br />
see Organic > 8<br />
Website:<br />
www.thehousegeek.com<br />
Email:<br />
bruce@thehousegeek.com<br />
Persimmon Sorbet<br />
Courtesy <strong>of</strong> Jim Gallivan<br />
Yield: Eight servings<br />
Ingredients:<br />
4 Fuyu Persimmons<br />
Directions:<br />
1. Let persimmons ripen at room<br />
temperature until very s<strong>of</strong>t, with their<br />
skins almost bursting.<br />
2. With a sharp, serrated knife, cut in half<br />
on the vertical axis and wrap each half<br />
tightly in plastic wrap.<br />
3. Freeze until solid.<br />
4. About fi ve minutes before serving,<br />
remove from freezer and unwrap.<br />
Note: There are two varieties <strong>of</strong><br />
persimmons seasonal to late fall and early<br />
winter, the Hachiya and the Fuyu. Both<br />
are the same color, an earthy orange.<br />
The Hachiya is acorn-shaped with a<br />
pointy bottom, and tends to be hard and<br />
astringent, and best-suited for cooking. The<br />
Fuyu is shaped like a squat tomato, and<br />
upon ripening becomes very sweet.<br />
Nature <strong>of</strong> the Business:<br />
Bruce performs<br />
inspections for new and<br />
pre-owned homes as well<br />
as warranties and prelistings.<br />
He will provide<br />
accurate information to<br />
help you in the decisionmaking<br />
process <strong>of</strong> buying<br />
or selling a home. Call<br />
Bruce for your home<br />
inspection needs or<br />
questions.<br />
“Your home is my business”<br />
State Certified Home Inspector #3380 000220