Even Sotheby's, all recipes are good for boiling the kettle. On 23 September in New York, establishing world-class sales, which usually dispersed collections of paintings or jewelry the most prestigious, will auction … vegetables. But not just any old vegetable he will, almost extinct varieties of pumpkins, pumpkins and eggplants with the production, organic of course, is essentially American. Farmers in several states are currently pushing so valuable prizes. Simmered meals by top chefs and baskets will also be awarded.

Funds raised during this sale, called "The Art of Agriculture", are intended to teach children about nutrition.Agricultural projects for new organic farmers are supported.

Very rare, these vegetables will be presented very expensive: Unions mixing gourd "Lady Godiva Squash" and other "Pink Banana Pumpkin" will be priced at 1000 dollars. If vegetables are then donated to charities, gourmets can buy discrètement.Charles Gautier

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