Reply #84: Of course, here in Texas..

[AnneD]

we fry everything, but nothing is better than fried green tomatoes or cucumber (learned that from a Missouri pal). I have grown just about everything and I like your idea. If you live in a small apartment, try making a trip to the local farmers market. Farmers rent stalls and it is great for them. We have some local African American farmers (a rarity) that are renowned for their sweet watermelons (red and yellow) and corn. You know it is summer when their flat bed trucks stacked sky high with watermelons arrive. And you haven't lived until you have had cold sweet Pecos cantaloupe and cream gravy for breakfast-with a side of ripe tomatoes of course. Your money gets more local circulation when you support your local farmers and this increase in fuel is hurting them so badly. (I feel compelled to state that I come from a family of farmers and I do have an interest in family farms...like their survival).