Distribution Woes

Hard to believe how difficult it is to get people to sell you stuff! Really, it's not like we're asking for free stuff. Sorry, just frustrated. First off, we are temporarily using plastic containers (which can be recycled) because we are tired of our previous distributor not shipping when they said they would. But please - do not reheat the food in these! We don't want you eating BPA! We are replacing them with two other companies, but the greenware we use is a special order and takes a minimum of two weeks to come in. Aaaarrrgh . . .

And now, not one, but TWO food deliveries this week did not arrive. In both cases we did all we could, but someone, somewhere in the large companies we deal with was not on the same page we have always played from before. We must admit, dealing with small businesses is a much more pleasant experience. Of course mistakes still happen, but someone takes responsibility for it and tries to make it right. We do salute the drivers of our distributors - they are AWESOME! Despite being the lowest on the totem pole, they are the ones who go most out of their way to make it right - even when the problem was not theirs to begin with.

The moral is: we really appreciate our small local farmers! Dealing with them is always pleasant, often enlightening, and totally delicious! Can't wait for our growing season to start again . . .