Food at DR

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Food is central to any human culture and redefining our relationship to food is essential for anyone looking at sustainable living. At DR, we attempt to eat organic bioregional foods in season. We currently grow many of our vegetables on site and try to get as much of the rest of our food as possible from local organic vegetable gardeners with most of our grains and beans coming from an organic foods distributor.

Food and Social Life

But food is also a big part of our social life here at DR. People can choose to cook and eat independently or join or form a food co-op. We also have weekly potluck dinners that include all at DR and our two neighboring communities, Sandhill Farm and Red Earth Farms. We also have smaller "community dinners" where we each bring our own food and share in each others' company.

Vegan or Vegetarian Diet?

Many people ask if you have to be vegan or vegetarian to live at DR. The answer is no. While many folks here eat a vegetarian or vegan diet for ecological, ethical or other reasons, we do not mandate any diet. We are open to having sustainable animal agriculture onsite but do not yet have any. For those interested in animal products we encourage getting them from local organic producers (such as nearby Sandhill Farm).

That said, a diet that is primarily vegan or vegetarian can significantly reduce ones ecological impact compared to the mainstream American diet. Many people at DR who are omnivorous eat animal products only occasionally or in much lower quantities than the mainstream. Currently most of the food you might find at our potlucks is vegan and many of our food co-ops serve only vegan meals. See Bobolink's Vegan Food Blog for examples of what some people at DR are eating (and some vegan recipes too).

Organic Gardens

Our vision is to have gardens and orchards integrated in our village with small plots between homes and fruit trees throughout the village. Many people will want to have their own private gardens or garden cooperatives. Currently, several diferent members grow food in different gardens. They produce many of the vegetables we consume, including those preserved for the winter. Read more about our Organic Vegetable Gardens at DR

Wild Edibles

We also gather numerous wild edibles from our land from blackberries to cattail or lamb's quarters. Checkout articles on wild edibles in our newsletter:

Food Co-ops

Many people at DR choose to share a kitchen and their daily meals with a small group of friends. Food co-ops allow people to save labor and have teh positive social experience of sharing meals. Read more about food co-ops at DR.

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