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Back in the day, my butcher would save me the best cuts.
When I first worked in kitchens, I made early trips to the market to pick out meats and veggies. The butcher knew my face and kept aside the prime ribs for my weekend specials. We would talk about the weather affecting the cattle or which herbs were thriving. These days, I just click buttons on a screen to order from a big company warehouse. I do not get to shake hands or hear about the farm this lamb came from. It saves time, sure, but the food feels less special without those chats. I make a point to stop by the few remaining local shops on my day off. Keeping that link to people who grow and raise our food makes cooking mean more.
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milabutler1mo ago
Okay but when you say the food feels less special, is that REALLY about the food? Sounds like you just miss the old social vibe. I get it, talking to the butcher was nice, but now I can order in two minutes and not waste my morning. The food tastes the same, it's just cheaper and faster. That personal link is a nice extra, not something we NEED. We romanticize the past but forget how much time it took.
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robin_foster129d ago
Ever try a recipe from that butcher?
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