Food Independence Day: Eat local stuff July 4

I saw this a few days ago in the Washington Post, "A Locavore's Fourth: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Really Fresh Produce." The article describes how the group Kitchen Gardeners International has created Food Independence Day, taking place July 4, when participants should try to source the ingredients of holiday meals as locally and sustainably as possible.

Guess this means no hot dogs, unless you live next to the Esskay plant.

It's an interesting concept and could make for some even more interesting meals. As the blog Going Green DC mentioned a few weeks ago, beets were overflowing in at least one farmer's market. Two weekends ago, my wife and I bought kale and spring onions at the Rockville farmer's market (in the jury parking lot).

I know that strawberries are no longer available at some Eastern Shore stands. So would the July 4 menu incude beets, kale and spring onions? What else is hitting farmer's markets these days?

What will you be eating July 4? Let me know by posting a comment below.