Now that food shortages are upon us (a few Goichis I know has stocked up 5, 10 -50pound bags of basmati, don't say to anyone ok), one would think we should be busy asking questions, changing eating habits etc won't you think? Alas, no. The Goichis I chat with say, 'so what, we'll pay mo'. I find this rather arrogant, don't you agree? Perhaps they think different (basmati is no longer available in some places in N. America).
Imagine how the folks with limited resources are managing. There is a report out (heard on some radio this morning) that folks with tight budgets, aks low-incomes will end up paying 80% or more of their total earnings towards food this year. That is rather frightening. As well, there are Goichis on the margins, both in Goa and abroad (yes, folks back home will not believe this) and one thinks of them and hopes they ride this out. Meanwhile, perhaps we should do some of our traditional money-saving recipe exchanges which are nutritive, interesting and easy on the pocket (aye, none of those tuna fish casseroles from Mrs. C). We have some excellent bean dishes, we are after all spice country for flavor and with a quick swig of feni, one could get creative you know! The following site is interesting and thought-provoking : www.lovefoodhatewaste.com
