tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post7500487155984233208..comments2024-03-08T12:58:33.757+00:00Comments on Neesie Natters: Wonky Veg... PPF and Sunday SketchesNeesiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-22126468578907878162016-03-05T18:22:59.827+00:002016-03-05T18:22:59.827+00:00Beautiful blog and creativity. Thank you for shari...Beautiful blog and creativity. Thank you for sharing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004290944434469348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-9059682471712109162016-03-04T06:34:37.654+00:002016-03-04T06:34:37.654+00:00Wonderful cause, wonderful sketch! I totally agre...Wonderful cause, wonderful sketch! I totally agree with you, Neesie. I tend to go for organic fruit/vegetables which don't always look perfect and that's fine by me. :)Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-5014848211384036762016-02-29T04:07:32.560+00:002016-02-29T04:07:32.560+00:00Yes yes yes! And I love the painting too! xoYes yes yes! And I love the painting too! xoDea Lenihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645541444644856770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-35830537426057816432016-02-28T21:25:26.315+00:002016-02-28T21:25:26.315+00:00I hadn't thought of that, when we grow veggies...I hadn't thought of that, when we grow veggies in our garden, they aren't all perfect looking, but we use them anyway. It seems a shame to throw so much perfectly good food away! I love your painting of them, they're wonderful and so is the box!Lisabella Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621662488987992112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-43653182894152138842016-02-28T20:31:23.039+00:002016-02-28T20:31:23.039+00:00Lovely work and excellent message behind the art! ...Lovely work and excellent message behind the art! I agree -- as long as it's healthy, fresh, and tasty, it shouldn't matter and shouldn't be wasted -- makes for a great still life as well of course!Abigail Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137955357361563966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-27284306789600686752016-02-28T18:41:20.339+00:002016-02-28T18:41:20.339+00:00First off stunning box of veggies! We have marketi...First off stunning box of veggies! We have marketing boards that also keep our produce to perfection. However we have many many produce stands and stores in our area that sell the imperfections at a reduced price... so we always manage to get amazing produce which makes up the main part of our diet. My daughters one disappointment when visiting the UK was that restaurants didn't serve more plant based food...she craved salad while there!! Your box of goodies is right up our alley. Jamie Oliver is doing so much good in Canada too with his campaign to eat well... I know it's been a huge struggle in the states as he fought to get better school lunches for children!!<br />Excellent post my dear, well written!<br /><br />Hugs Giggles Giggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-41357450265193068282016-02-28T17:16:51.227+00:002016-02-28T17:16:51.227+00:00Thanks Juana,
I am privileged to be able to paint...Thanks Juana, <br />I am privileged to be able to paint at this table, although at times it can be a little distracting. <br />Happy PPF to you and I wish you a fabulous creative week ahead. Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-331635067876644082016-02-28T17:11:20.779+00:002016-02-28T17:11:20.779+00:00Aww thanks Donna, I've loved Jamie since he wa...Aww thanks Donna, I've loved Jamie since he was 'naked'! <br />I'm hoping that you know that's a joke stemming back to when Jamie first appeared on our screens. It seems I've watched him grow up and become an International spokesperson where food is concerned.<br />I think that some of the supermarket veg look unappetizing wrapped and packaged up to the hilt. I think there's nothing better than to go and pick your own. It just seems natural. <br />It does seem incredibly wrong to have so much waste when there's so much hunger in the world. <br />Thanks for your comment and visit Donna, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend... enjoy! <br />Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-326023443303803542016-02-28T17:01:11.987+00:002016-02-28T17:01:11.987+00:00I love farmers markets Nicole, I just don't se...I love farmers markets Nicole, I just don't seem to manage to visit as many here in the UK as I did in Melbourne. <br />I can't believe what I'm reading in your comment about soaking the veg. I can't imagine why or how they would think that that would work! Just give the fresh veg! <br />Thanks for your interesting comment. Happy PPF to you and I hope that you are enjoying a great weekend.<br />Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-50164289850333137762016-02-28T16:54:21.000+00:002016-02-28T16:54:21.000+00:00I like Jamie's recipes and mission to educate ...I like Jamie's recipes and mission to educate on food. Your illustration is amazing and what a beautiful spot to paint. Thanks for spreading the word around about food waste.GalleryJuanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575583597100806570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-63680743353946057462016-02-28T16:53:39.052+00:002016-02-28T16:53:39.052+00:00Thank you for your lovely comment. I had fun paint...Thank you for your lovely comment. I had fun painting the veg, but also am passionate that this campaign gets out to everyone.<br />Happy PPF to you too.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-44707260808313563352016-02-27T23:58:04.690+00:002016-02-27T23:58:04.690+00:00Hehe... I'm not sure neither Jamie, or Asda ev...Hehe... I'm not sure neither Jamie, or Asda even know I exist Wren, so they'll be no wonky carrots or box waiting for me. <br />I'm happy to help promote this campaign though because it just makes sense.<br />Thanks for your lovely comment... it's always great to have you pop by. Have a wonderful weekend whatever you have on your plan.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-47596175415880488502016-02-27T23:51:27.668+00:002016-02-27T23:51:27.668+00:00Oh I'm certainly in the wonky category Minnemi...Oh I'm certainly in the wonky category Minnemie,<br />I've been watching and following Jamie since he first started as 'The Naked Chef' all those years ago. I think he's brilliant and so passionate about food. <br />I'm beginning to think I haven't painted them wonky enough, but it's too late now. <br />Lovely to see you once more... have a fantastic weekend.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-28216639278039079482016-02-27T23:45:56.483+00:002016-02-27T23:45:56.483+00:00I rock...Really? Well thank you Jenn.
I'll hav...I rock...Really? Well thank you Jenn.<br />I'll have to ask Jamie Oliver to go across to you and get on the case over there. He's incredibly good at getting results.<br />Much love back to you too and thanks for your lovely comment.<br />Enjoy your weekendNeesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-2524179106424228532016-02-27T18:27:22.563+00:002016-02-27T18:27:22.563+00:00What a great 'article', Neesie! So true. ...What a great 'article', Neesie! So true. I'm a great Jamie Oliver fan .. thing he's doing lots of really important work. Organic vegetables are never perfect, and as I grew up with a garden which did not use any chemicals, I guess I am used to the 'natural' way nature grows her produce. Now many young people have absolutely no clue .. so It's high time the world was re educated. I have read much on the state of affairs of hunger in our world. It has been proven if food was handled properly and not wasted, there is absolutely no need for hunger. So sad ... but hey ... YEA for people like you who are spreading the word and the work of Jamie and his cohorts. Hugs, DonnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473066748973697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-78661831976679944402016-02-27T18:08:22.449+00:002016-02-27T18:08:22.449+00:00Aww thank you Trace, I really appreciate your love...Aww thank you Trace, I really appreciate your lovely compliment. <br />I thought Aussie's would be embracing this cause. <br />I'm not sure I am confident in selecting my tough subjects... I'd call it naivety or stupidity. I thought I'd got the box off fine only to look after I'd painted it to realise that the lid doesn't fit! Grr... and painting cardboard is incredibly hard.<br />I'll never learn... but I was just passionate about the subject matter.<br />Have a wonderful weekend with whatever you have on the plan. Enjoy! Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-1697827674876254292016-02-27T18:02:27.031+00:002016-02-27T18:02:27.031+00:00It is the same here in the US. I don't get it,...It is the same here in the US. I don't get it, never have. When I can I shop at the farmers market to get wonky veggies. Here in the US the grocery stores SOAK the veggies with water. Evey bagged veggies. So you pick up a bag of baby carrots and 1/2 the bag is full of icky water. I don't buy wet food from the store. I worked in the grocery industry and my husband was a produce manager, in those days water was not soaked onto the veggies. Ick. Anyway love your art of wonky veggies. DVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-64041785656614050972016-02-27T18:00:31.028+00:002016-02-27T18:00:31.028+00:00Oh that's brilliant Jennifer, I am just so hap...Oh that's brilliant Jennifer, I am just so happy that this is being discussed and brought into the public eye. I had no idea of just how much waste was happening.<br />I wouldn't be throwing anything out of the box... if I didn't like it or had too much I'd just make it into a soup. <br />We eat very well... my hubby likes food and I try to waste as little as possible. <br />They do plan to stock seasonal boxes too, so I'm hopeful that this will gain momentum. With Jamie behind it I'm confident it will. <br />Thanks for visiting and I wish you a great fun packed weekend ahead. Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-32787853201545974922016-02-27T17:53:28.206+00:002016-02-27T17:53:28.206+00:00Oh my is it really higher Faye? No-one would want ...Oh my is it really higher Faye? No-one would want to buy or indeed eat spoiled food, but just because it's a different shape or has side shoots shouldn't mean it's discarded even before it leaves the farm. <br />Thank you for your lovely comment about the painting and it's my pleasure to share with all of the PPF group. I really enjoy this link... it can be so inspiring.<br />Enjoy your weekend.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-25183568710579486592016-02-27T17:46:24.030+00:002016-02-27T17:46:24.030+00:00It certainly is Christine, plus they are selling t...It certainly is Christine, plus they are selling them at reduced prices, although I would buy them just so that they wouldn't be wasted. We seem to be such a throw away society today, that we really need to try to change that. <br />Happy PPF to you... enjoy!Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-31097227156868407712016-02-27T17:41:55.800+00:002016-02-27T17:41:55.800+00:00I think I saw that programme too Mo... yes it was ...I think I saw that programme too Mo... yes it was heart-breaking and so unnecessary if only we would wake up to what's happening. (I'm using the royal 'we' here)<br />When I spoke to the manager of the store he told me that not all the stores would be supplying the boxes. I think it's over 200 nominated though. I now need to ask at other supermarkets. <br />I don't normally get feisty, but I must admit I feel really passionate about this. <br />That box gave me some trouble, but it is just as they supply. I realised that I didn't really make the veg wonky. I wanted my own box to paint, but I'm waiting for them to restock. It seems to be taking some time. <br />So far so good for this weekend. I hope you have a great one too.<br />Enjoy xoxoNeesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-56668584704582209412016-02-27T17:33:37.063+00:002016-02-27T17:33:37.063+00:00I'm not so sure about the veggie box Linda, it...I'm not so sure about the veggie box Linda, it gave me a great deal of trouble, but I'm happy with the veg.<br />Enjoy your weekend. Happy PPF to you.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-24756742948545358292016-02-27T17:31:57.807+00:002016-02-27T17:31:57.807+00:00They sold what they had in a day, but that was the...They sold what they had in a day, but that was the only lot they had. I'm still waiting to hear when they are getting another supply in. It's been a week nearly. <br />Let's hope this gains momentum. <br />Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for popping into my place.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-68609449649330408342016-02-27T17:29:10.458+00:002016-02-27T17:29:10.458+00:00Hehe... thanks GlorV1
I had a lot of fun painting ...Hehe... thanks GlorV1<br />I had a lot of fun painting them.<br />Have a great weekend and Happy PPF to you<br />Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-77469432769139447622016-02-27T17:15:18.335+00:002016-02-27T17:15:18.335+00:00Aww thank you Susan, I really appreciate your love...Aww thank you Susan, I really appreciate your lovely comment. <br />Let me tell you I'm not 100% certain of how these standards and requirements came about but I made it perfectly clear to the Manager of the supermarket that I wanted 'wonky'!<br />I think I might be know in future as Ms Feisty.<br />Happy PPF to you too.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.com