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Top 10 Referring Sites & Posts | Musings of a Housewife — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:53:43 +0000

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By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:18:00 +0000

Hey Steph! Yes, I do shop at the grocery store sometimes, although now that you mention it, I can’t remember the last time I was there. Hmm… Oh that’s not true. I went to Wegmans a few weeks ago. I like to go there for fish because I hear that they have strict policies regarding their fish and I trust them to be selling me what they say they are selling me. And they have a nice organics section where I like to get flour and oats and baking ingredients. And I buy some organic veggies there. (And some conventional.)

Once summer comes, I will get all my produce at the local farm market or I may look into a CSA.

I get my meat and eggs and milk at various local farms. And I shop my whole foods store for other things. I also go to Trader Joes. They have good prices on frozen veggies, cheeses, and I do buy some convenience snack foods there b/c they have fewer additives than the ones at the grocery store.

Hope that helps! It sounds like a lot of running around, and I suppose it is, but I don’t mind. It’s worth it to me, and I’m used to it now.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:49:09 +0000

Thanks so much for the re-cap. I’m sorry I missed that episode of Oprah. It sounds like it was absolutely fascinating.

Quick question for you: Pollan mentions “getting out of the grocery store” for our food. Do you still shop at the grocery store and, if not, what DO you do?

One other thought – we have plenty of Chipotles here…and the food is delish.

By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:16:36 +0000

Yeah, my post was long enough so I didn’t go too far into Alicia’s segment, but I wasn’t a fan. And the p00p discussion? Um, no thanks.

By: Beth - Total Mom Haircut

Beth - Total Mom Haircut — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:03:23 +0000

I LOVED watching this show. I think you hit the key Pollan points. And I was so glad to see him have more air time, because when watching him on some of the other shows he’s been on in recent weeks I feel like he is never quite clear enough for someone who doesn’t already know what he’s saying…if that makes sense.
I though Alicia sounded a bit lame for the most part. What was up with her talking about avoiding processed foods and then showing us the fake meat thingies and fake ice-cream she eats?
Lastly, Chipotle is awesome. My husband and I have been big fans ever since we lived in Chicago. And this was before i knew this story, so now I am even happier about them. I suggest you find one near you, and promptly:)

By: Darcie C.

Darcie C. — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:41:52 +0000

Thank you very much for the information! I will definitely look more into the links you provided.

By: Jo-Lynne

Jo-Lynne — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:27:54 +0000

Mary, this is great information. Thanks!!

By: Mary @ Parenthood

Mary @ Parenthood — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:22:40 +0000

Hi Darcy,

Not sure where you are located exactly but if you are in a bigger city (or close to a main agricultural centre) often CSA programs exist that have “winter shares”, which is a good way to get at good organic vegetables (and sometimes fruit) in the winter. We get our vegetables that way here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (If you are interested I talk about it on my blog eg http://parenthood.phibian.com/?ID=207) I’m a big fan of having my fruit and vegetables travel as little as possible; It makes a noticeable difference in the taste of what’s received.

CSA’s with winter shares aren’t just a Canadian thing either; http://www.angelicorganics.com/Vegetables is one example from a farm in your state (although who knows if it’s anywhere close to you!)

Most berries are considered to be good candidates for freezing, as are plums, peaches, apricots and pears. I personally prefer my plums, peaches, apricots and pears canned though. Not in the tin things which taste metallic to me; I do my own canning. http://www.pickyourown.org/ has extremely good information about preserving food for the winter – both canning and freezing!

Finally, I do have to say one thing about brown versus white eggs. Egg colour is determined by the variety (and colour!) of the hen, and there is nothing particularly “healthier” about brown eggs versus the white ones. (See http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2103/whats-the-difference-between-white-eggs-and-brown-eggs for the best commentary I’ve read, including why some brown eggs may taste better sometimes, and why the colour is no guarantee!)

Hope that helps!

By: oh amanda

oh amanda — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:48:41 +0000

Chipolte is a MUST. I usually just get black beans/rice and it is divine.

I love all the info from the show. I agree w/you—this conversation have finally become mainstream!

By: Jessica H.

Jessica H. — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:27:43 +0000

I just finished watching this and I actually wondered if you had caught it and would blog about it It really made me think (and so has your blog). I want to start making some changes.