I like to think of myself as a young, cool, urban fringe locavore, but the reality is, I’m just a working mom, neither quite as young nor as cool as I used to pretend to be, who’s trying to figure out how to get everybody fed. And by “fed,” I mean with as much grace, humor, taste, style, and locally/responsibly produced food as I can reasonably achieve. And maybe it’ll be healthy, too. And…oh, yeah, not too pricey.
The title of this blog comes from my best friend from childhood, whose family members represent a mix of eating styles and preferences, from the relatively adventurous to the…well, let’s say “somewhat less adventurous.” Their family joke has always been that certain members won’t eat anything “red, round, or green.” My mission, as a home cook, mother, wife, and conscious eater, is to make all that red, round, and green stuff — plus lots of other ingredients — as tasty and non-threatening as possible. So I hang out at farmers’ markets, talk to growers, read read read about food and agriculture and feeding kids and eating well, and turn my family into guinea pigs whenever I get a chance. So far, the goal has been accomplished: one way or another, we’re all getting fed.
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This is the reality of all moms, working or not, but written with wit and optimism. I can’t help wanting to know what will be next. Great column!
Hi, nice to meet you !
Nice to meet you too! Thanks for visiting!
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Hello Red Round…or Green…We started about the same time in the blogging world (according to archives), and I do keep track of RI blogs (altho’ you’ve probably got light years ahead of me in the world of technology)…Just wondering if you have RI blog group with which you affiliate and if so, please share the wealth. I am interested in bringing my own to next level…I have a group in asheville but I’ll soon be returning to RI
There are different ways to send me a reply (check my blogsite) if you prefer not responding on blogsite (understandable.) We’re both still chugging along–almost two years for me this July…
Hi Colleen! I actually don’t have any RI blog group affiliations or anything like that. I’m a rogue blogger, I guess…?
Nice to meet you, at least virtually, and feel free to message me offline with any questions or anything at redroundorgreen(at)gmail(dot)com.
RR&G–Ah, ‘rogue’s’ a scary term…at least these days. I will take you up on your offer to contact you, since we seem to have a similar ‘fan.’ Hate to be mysterious but I’ll elaborate soon. I’m slowly getting into all the other media outlets, now that Ive got two years in the saddle (of blogging, that is) and I must say: It’s all daunting for an older blogger. But I’m self-pubbing a book soon, so I have to do all of this… Didn’t grow comfortable with the medium in my era and am crunching all feverishly.
I found you through weighymatters.ca and I am loving your site! I am also a blogger (relatively new), a mom (of 3) and a super cool veggie loving hipster (or perhaps a moderately cool mostly-vegan 40-something) and I totally look forward to following you on your path. Can i subscribe to your feed via email?
Hi Lori! Thanks so much for visiting, and for the kind words! I’d love to have you follow me. It looks like the subscription feed isn’t working very well right now, but I’ll try to get that fixed for you — glad you asked and brought it to my attention!
I am completely in awe that you have created such a helpful site and that you’re stickin’ with it. I tried something similar and pooped out. I’m excited to peel through your posts and learn a thing or two (or 49). I also like your writing style – so fresh and unassuming. So void of ego, if that makes sense. Lots of blogs seem to be scream, “look at meeeee” – and yours is very much the opposite. It’s like – hey, do this people – it’s good for you! Thank you.
Oh my God, nicest comment EVER! Thank you so much, truly. I love hearing from people who feel like they get something out of what I’m doing over here in my little corner of the interwebs. If you REALLY want the full-on fun, pop over to the Facebook page sometime too — lots of questions, answers, and shenanigans going on there every day (okay, maybe more shenanigans than everything else).
Just discovered you and can’t wait to read all of your past posts.
Why, thank you!