tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post6767681834475307930..comments2024-03-29T05:21:37.421-04:00Comments on Diary of a Locavore: The Local Food Report: walla wallaElspethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00909946927423140284noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post-45755514250743940972011-08-15T16:10:43.186-04:002011-08-15T16:10:43.186-04:00Parmesan vs Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses might offe...Parmesan vs Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses might offer a solution. When I want authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano, I look for the markings on the rind. But sometimes I'm satisfied with just Parmesan, knowing that I'm getting something closer in flavour than, say, Cheddar or Swiss. <br /><br />If a grower starts from Walla Walla seed, the onions are more closely related to Walla Walla onions than other varieties. Maybe onions from seed could be called Walla-sweet versus Walla Walla for onions from seed and region? That way the consumer would at least know they're related. <br /><br />Completely agree that the seed packets should include a statement something like:<br /><br />Onions grown from this seed may be called "Walla-Sweet" onions but can only be marketed as "Walla Walla" onions if grown in the Walla Walla Valley according to regulations of the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Order Number 956. [url to link to specifics and history]Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258518803811606467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post-85500077469857177822011-08-01T16:12:10.324-04:002011-08-01T16:12:10.324-04:00I don't necessarily feel the government needs ...I don't necessarily feel the government needs to be involved, but I do like that if I go to buy a Walla Walla onion, I can be confident of the region it came from.Little House on the Suburban Prairiehttp://oursuburbanprairie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post-73514761857746859232011-08-01T08:50:55.014-04:002011-08-01T08:50:55.014-04:00Wow! I love all these comments. And the more I thi...Wow! I love all these comments. And the more I think about this, the more I think I agree with the general idea of protecting something regional by law and by name. <br /><br />But for the sake of farmers outside of the Walla Walla valley, I guess I think the seed and plant companies should be required to print the law or a briefer version of it on their seed packets or in their catalogs. Otherwise, how does a farmer know it's okay to sell "Danvers" variety carrots as Danvers and not "Walla Walla" variety onions as Walla Wallas? I think that needs to be clarified. No, it's not a big deal to get a cease and desist order, but wouldn't it be better for everyone (the government, the Walla Walla board, the growers) to tell people in the first place?<br /><br />That way, as several of you have pointed out, growers could use the law as a selling point, an educational tool, and just a great story.Elspethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06495698179851562999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post-34283517488456260082011-07-31T23:23:50.542-04:002011-07-31T23:23:50.542-04:00As one commenter mentioned, champagne is the same ...As one commenter mentioned, champagne is the same way..as is bourbon...as it must be distilled in bourbon county...one of my favorites (who'da thunk it!) is the one about Kolsch only being brewed within sight of the cathedral of cologne. When you think about it in terms of tradition its cool..when you think about it in terms of trademark protection etc and lawyers (the only ones who ever make any money on these deals) then its not that cool..imho....the story about the Navajos not being to protect their ancestry and design is sad....Beh marcusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post-17583985066193460202011-07-29T21:36:33.984-04:002011-07-29T21:36:33.984-04:00I'm not much into going so far as government i...I'm not much into going so far as government intervention, but I do see the overall point. I guess my thoughts are that it isn't hard to give the product a name and to use what you've presented here as an educational tool. This story is interesting and can be told to the buyer. It wouldn't be wrong to say that it is grown from Walla Walla seed, would it? Either way, it's the taste that will keep people coming back!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014982890482989447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post-26717717487478386172011-07-28T13:52:25.009-04:002011-07-28T13:52:25.009-04:00It's interesting that food is able to retain i...It's interesting that food is able to retain its identity through the courts because many other things can not. The "Navajo" blanket, for example, was initially called that because it was made by Navajo weavers. The design was hijacked, manufactured and sold by many retailers as the Navajo design. When the Navajo people took this to court, they lost the case. Lost it!! The judge said that the design had become "acculturized." You know, like any large, sweet onion could be called a Walla Walla. But no. They won their case.Whiffletree Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416279391811227390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post-89405129185347559622011-07-28T11:26:32.670-04:002011-07-28T11:26:32.670-04:00I rather think that the order is okay. Champagne c...I rather think that the order is okay. Champagne can only be grown in France. and truthfully, champagne grown here in the states tastes different. There is something about the soil in the chanpagne region of France that is different.<br /><br />At least the order was a cease and desist. That gives the farmer the opportunity to just stop and not face fines. It would be different if he faced prosecution or fines just for committing the act of mis marketing. Then an unknowing farmer would be held accountable for things he may not have understood.The Table of Promisehttp://www.thetableofpromise.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635287696288055978.post-87382687318452695152011-07-28T11:00:17.682-04:002011-07-28T11:00:17.682-04:00As a Wellfleeter, I'm especially proud when I ...As a Wellfleeter, I'm especially proud when I see our oysters named on a menu in New York or even farther away. I wouldn't want just anyone to call his oysters "Wellfleets." Likewise, when I drink a wine from a d.o. that a friend has worked hard to be a part of, I appreciate all that has gone into getting that wine to qualify. Official designations aren't always perfect indicators of quality, but I think they can be an important part of promoting appreciation for the link between products we consume and our varied land our waters.<br /><br />As for the government's enforcement of such protections, well, I'd say thanks rather than scowls are in order. After all, it is we (I mean we let's-find-out-from-where-so-we-can-appreciate-and-preserve it) food lovers who have asked for these protections, and rejoice in the recognition. So when we're on the other side of those rules and we're asked to comply, we need to have the will to do that too.<br /><br />Coming up with a new name for his onion doesn't seem like such a terrible task. It might even have been fun. And it will surely be good for business.Teresa Parkerhttp://www.spanishjourneys.com/olivemenoreply@blogger.com