As you may know, I am a BIG fan of the Newman’s Own Organic Foods. I love the quality, availability, price and the fact that the money earned helps make the world a better place. Anyway, the previous problems from the Chinese Based Pet Foods may fading from memory. But they shouldn’t be. After-all the family pet [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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 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 [...]

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 Well by now we’ve all digested the news that the public water supplies from virtually every municipality tested has come up positive for this chem/drug soup-a-cha-call-it. This includes every prescription drug you can think of including antidepressants and sex hormones. .. Now before you run to the tap because this sounds like fun consider this, [...]

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 My day in and day out Chef’s Knife is not something I obtained from a Fancy-Schmantzy Gourmet Boutique..nope.. I got mine at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. No kidding. And this was a case where both my Inner Scrooge as well as my Inner Green Self could both be happy.
 What I got was a high [...]

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 Whole Foods is working to stay ahead of the curve in terms of being proactive to eliminate plastic bag waste. Their BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) program will encourage shoppers to to bring in anything that will hold their purchases .. They’re talking backpacks, reusable bags, old bags, baskets..I don’t know maybe even my conventional [...]

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 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.

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 When we go out and buy that pound of Organic Rice many would think we are wasting our money..spending more for a bunch of hype. Yea right, we know there’s a difference..in the way we feel & in how good our food actually taste. But beyond these reasons there’s other perhaps more important consequences we consider [...]

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 As the organic and the Eco Friendly movement expands people are also becoming conscience of the environmental impact of what they put on the outside of their bodies as well as within. Hence clothing made with Organic Fibers…

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