On page 5 James said “I think we should try eating local food for a year”. At the time, it seemed like a daunting task, not only for them as participants but for myself as a reader. Just like before a hike you stand at the bottom of a mountain and gaze up thinking of the struggle and heartache ahead. This second half feels like they’ve almost reached the top and have more confidence and know the route ahead is no further than the route they have just travelled James and Allyssa at home drinking Bacchus getting ready to preserve their corn seemed to come about so swiftly and new situations/challenges they face are being met with optimism rather than worry. This hundred-mile diet also presents and opportunity that we have lost out on, learning. Allyssa was on the phone to her mother talking about how to best preserve the corn and while they made the mistake waiting a couple hours while sugar broke down into starch, they were eventually able to preserve (although not sure how well it...