Hito’s HomemadeSeven days ago, Heather and I left Emerald Earth. It was eerie, as every other person at the Sanctuary left for events, and our last day was also our first time completely alone there. So we pranced naked in the middle of a courtyard, just for the thrill of it, even though the weather was unseasonably cold and foggy.
We hauled ass across the state to our new (temporary) home in Reno at my parent’s house, which is on the market to sell; our jobs are to facilitate that process and do research.
It rained the following night, a fortuitous omen of our arrival, and indeed, Reno has matured significantly. I am pleased to see my friends here, and impressed with the work some of them have been doing.
The Great Basin Food Co-op had its grand opening on Tuesday, which I attended and signed up to shop. THe organizers have done an amazing amount of leg-work to get the thing up to speed, first with a CSA and now the Co-op. The space is small but ample, and the selection of products is impressive. They emphisize local and inexpensive, so the products are excellent quality and cheaper than I’ve seen anywhere.
I am especially excited to report that I have been invited to produce and bottle and sell kombucha to the co-op. Hito’s Homemade will hopefully be on the market in ten days or so! This is possible becuase the co-op is technically a private club: only members shop there, and all memebers sign a waiver that indicates that they understand the risks involved with raw food. Very exciting.
Much is happening. This is just a taste. Suffice to say that I am pleased to be back in Reno, something I hadn’t expected.