Apparently, my gramma was a hipster too.
Why am I so oddly put off by sites like these?
http://www.tigressinajam.blogspot.com/
I personally LIKE all these things - I, myself, am a prolific canner, baker, sewer, knitter and all those other “domestic” traits. But some how, even though I’ve been personally producing these things for years (and been made fun of to no end), how come I am not considered “cool” or “hip” or…? How come I feel oddly and, all of a sudden, like an outsider because of these sites?
And really…what the hell make THIS so hipster? My grandmother and mother weren’t “hip” and in fact, women who have traditionally done these things were considered dutiful, old fashioned or even - God forbid - lame.
I am all for getting folks interested in cooking, preserving, appreciating and respecting where our food comes from…but, does it have to be presented in such a “I’m cool and you clearly suck” kinda way?
*…and yes, I know I’m clearly being overly sensitive about this. It just stuck me today because I, too, would like to figure out what to do with all my extra rhubarb - but damn if I’ll ever be “cool” because of it*
