Give It Away

I wish I were a gardener.  I wish I wanted to garden.  It seems like a great idea.  It sounds like a lot of work, but nothing unmanageable.  And maybe someday I will.  Until that day, I’ll be happy with subscribing to a regional CSA, and look forward to the abundance of the harvest without getting my hands dirty or fretting over seeds and seedlings.

Which brings me to my current problem.

I’m sitting on a few things that I imagine people might want.  And some of those things are certified organic seeds for bell peppers and beefsteak tomatoes.  Now, the packets say these are toolkits, and suggest I can, “Plant, add water, & watch ‘em grow!”  Luckily, I know that it is not that easy, so I’m not even going to try.  Instead I’m going to give them to you.

There are a few other things to give away too.

All of this came from a package that was sent to me by Chipotle recently.  We have a nice relationship.  I love them and they love me back.  But in all honesty, if there were more restaurants around here that offered food made with equally high quality ingredients Chipotle wouldn’t be receiving nearly so much of my attention.

So let me tell you what they sent:
3 packets of organic bell pepper seeds.
3 packets of organic beefsteak tomato seeds.
2 cards each good for one free entrée at Chipotle.
1 organic cotton apron with some Chipotle graphics.

And it’s yours until it runs out.  First people to comment win.  Just let me know what you want.  There are only three small important details.

1) If you want the seeds, I’m grouping them in packs of two.  So you’ll get peppers and tomatoes.  And it’s not a requirement, but if the seeds work, it would certainly be lovely to receive a pepper or tomato from your efforts.  I promise not to judge your work.

2) I’m only giving away one of the gift cards, and you will have to use it with me.  Previous winners of “Dining with the Profussor” are ineligible (not because you weren’t charming dinner guests, you were).  I’m sure you understand.  And ideally I would like to take someone who has never been to a Chipotle before, perhaps even someone who thinks they prefer Moe’s or Bombers.  It should make for a spirited evening.

3) If nobody wants the apron, I may be forced to do something with it that may cause a stink.  So I do hope, one of you takes it.  Did I mention it was made of organic cotton?  It’s important because cotton is one of the most heavily GMO crops in America.

If nobody wants it, I may have to send it to Nancy Dianni as a friendly reminder of how her world is going to change in a few short months.  No good can come of that.

So.

Ready.  Set.  Go.