They all loved the vegan brownies! They were reluctant at first, and asked if there were any weird ingredients. Nope, no whole grain or applesauce or flax, just high fructose corn syrup, white flour, oil, etc. They were pleasantly surprised and found them to taste "really good, like normal ones", while I shelled and ate fresh peas from the farm. I'm so pleased!


Working with people from rural areas (they consider Ithaca urban) is interesting. Honestly, I admire people who can live in slow-paced situations. They have an inner silence I don't. I have an idea of it--I don't like cell phones, background radio and music, etc. I find them overly stimulating. But generally, I am not used to living in such a rural place and don't know if I'll ever be.