produce
Produce is the collective name for ingredients that, despite being blessed by soil and sunshine, have their self-esteem shaken by hanging price tags. Lauded as a “symbol of health” in the marketplace, they instantly transform into a financial burden the moment they pass the checkout. Consumers are enticed by their vibrant appearance, only to be reminded of the nutrition textbook gathering dust on a shelf. The “best before” date is the deadline for asserting their worth, beyond which they face immediate consignment to the trash. Produce exploits people’s goodwill, silently embarking on journeys away from dining tables.