What we eat is what we sow

Planting a garden isn't one task, it’s about forty-two microtasks that all demand a decision, a tool, or a shovel. And if you're already running low on cognitive bandwidth, even just hauling yourself outside feels like a heroic act. This isn’t a time-saving shortcut. It’s a full-body, full-brain commitment. You’re choosing to do the slow,... See more

Whenever we cook we become practical chemists, drawing on the accumulated knowledge of generations, and transforming what the Earth offers us into more concentrated forms of pleasure and nourishment.