This is exactly why I’ve been on such a kick to plant perennials in my yard! There’s a resilience to be had, even if psychological.

The other day I noticed my favorite dark chocolate bars are nearly $8 each, this time last year they were $3! I am obviously distressed to find I can only afford half as many bars as before, but it’s comforting to know I’ll be getting a lot more treats of grapes, kiwi, asparagus, strawberries, elderberries, goji berries, and mulberries. Sure they aren’t chocolate, but they are a fun sweet treat anyway, and if I miss the sharpness of chocolate I’ll make some into tart jam or kombucha.

Rather than see the chocolate prices and despair, I’d rather take comfort in adding more to my little food forest, and then I’ll have more to share with my friends!