100-Mile Challenge: Episode 2 – Back to Basics

In days 4 to 22 of the 100 Mile Challenge, participants must source their basic food necessities. Simple? They realize, first-hand, the importance of having access to basic food necessities — normally taken for granted – and learn about alternatives.

An appreciation is gained for the time and energy spent in producing good-quality food.

But, what rules do you follow if you travel out of town on vacation or for business? Tips are offered in James MacKinnon and Alisa Smith’s book, The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating. What measures are applicable and which are not? It depends…

Watch the April 12, 2009 episode here:

Part 1: Flour, Wheat … Same Thing, Right? (9:01)

Part 2: Salt-Making 101 (7:29)

Part 3: The 100-Mile Loaf and Organic Wine (9:42)

Part 4: Cravings (6:02)

Part 5: Benefits of Quality Food and Cooking from Scratch (3:23)

Part 6: Essential Foods and Alternatives in B.C. (5:14)

Part 7: The Rules… A Matter of Interpretation? (5:06)