If you have been buying locally grown produce your decision has done more than improve the quality of food on your table. One of the “ripple effects” has been a dramatic increase in the number of farms even in the small state of Massachusetts. This is a growing movement away from the mega-mart and towards [...click to contimue reading...]
A look inside an organic coffee roasting business from a flavor, process and social responsibility perspective as well as my non-organic father’s take on the whole thing.
Finally the USDA has put some specifics around what it actually means for milk and meat to be organic. .. Here’s the old rule “the animals must have access to pasture”. Which can mean anything from farmer John letting them graze and be in the fresh air and sunshine for a good part of the [...click to contimue reading...]
If you are looking for a nice gift you may want to consider Certified Organic Vegetable, Herb or Flower Seeds. These are from a totally organic sources and are guaranteed not to be involved in any genetically modified “this or that” whatsoever. Check out the web for the many reputable suppliers.
So a few weekends ago Di was over and while we were chatting I was peeling some vegis with my paring knife. Was distracted and broke off the blade (was diving into a whole turnip). Should have known since it was chatting with her that caused the distraction leading to the thumb slicing when sharpening [...click to contimue reading...]
It a myth..part of the big lie..”The farmer in order to remain competitive must utilize the most modern methods of production.”..Riiight.. Well, like the Cambodian Rice Farmers highlighted in a previous post this is a case of farmers saying no to chemicals and inhumane practices while becoming more profitable at the same time.