Pomology

Real Fact #:  836: 

Pomology is the study of fruit.

I have cleaned up the vines which were killing our fruit trees.  We have a lot of buckthorn and grapevine and lets not forget the mustard weed we keep fighting.

Finally put the shovels away.  Hope there are no more snow storms. 

After watching the Food Inc Documentary, I have decided to make a real effort to purchase food locally.  Saturday we went to the Farmers market and I bought a 5 lb chicken for $15 ( 3.50/lb) and a lb of ground beef.  No chemicals or crap in this food.  It is too early for vegetables. 
The chicken was superb.  Frank grilled it.  It did not have that awful layer of slimy fat most chickens have.  The meat was firm and had good color.  The flavor was outstanding.  I would eat this without any sauce or additional seasoning.  Frank put some seasoned pepper and garlic salt rubbed on top before he grilled.  Mesquite chips were put in the grill too.