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Recipes, Rants & Reality: Time To Go OrganicMrs Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-38826793484611684382008-11-24T00:15:00.000-05:002008-11-24T00:15:00.000-05:00Can you tell I'm finally catching up on your blog ...Can you tell I'm finally catching up on your blog after the crazy few weeks I've had?!?! <BR/><BR/>one more comment after watching your video-I've been saying for years now that I wanted to get back to quality not quantity...you have re-ignited my desire to do this in all aspects of my life...THANK YOU!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771919979493706654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-3479496172270668872008-11-23T23:59:00.000-05:002008-11-23T23:59:00.000-05:00All I can say is this is really, really frightenin...All I can say is this is really, really frightening...and pisses me off to no end-we've been slowly going organic for a while-but haven't gotten very far-milk, veggies, some meat...I need your help Mrs. Furious!!! FYI-regarding WF coming to Asheville-I heard this when we first moved here but I was also told that some 'powers that be' at EarthFare and/or Greenlife were so far able to table WF's plans for now...but I'm with you, Mrs. F-Greenville is too far to drive for groceries...I want one here!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771919979493706654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-15066046561993753682008-11-21T09:54:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:54:00.000-05:00I've been thinking about this all night. I think ...I've been thinking about this all night. I think that in terms of the melamine the biggest things to change are animal products... since they are eating feed that maybe/is mixed with it and it is in their meat and by products. So if you need a place to start that seems to be the place. <BR/>Of course while I had made the switch to organic produce and packaged products awhile ago the things I wasn't always consistent on were the animal products! D'oh!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-53922242088854331312008-11-21T09:15:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:15:00.000-05:00Julie,"Would it be so wrong to buy the conventiona...Julie,<BR/>"<I>Would it be so wrong to buy the conventional milk for all my family that is coming to stay at Christmas? </I>"<BR/>I do the same thing! Shit it's expensive enough to entertain.<BR/>And as for cleaning products I agree... but since that melamine is in cleaning products I'm even more set with the green products.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Heather,<BR/>I don't get meat at TJs and never did. WF has a butcher counter (obviously) I've never gotten bad meat there. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Kiki,<BR/>No problem.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Michelline,<BR/>Yeah Velveeta is one of those things you're not going to be able to find an organic version of ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dana,<BR/>I absolutely think that will happen in time. I've already seen the prices come down in the last couple of years. I've had the benefit of living in places with multiple organic venues and things were cheaper.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-22775035312225553142008-11-21T08:34:00.000-05:002008-11-21T08:34:00.000-05:00I live in a town that has no WF or TJ's.My husband...I live in a town that has no WF or TJ's.<BR/><BR/>My husband works for the one good grocery store we have, and their organic food prices are insane. We grow most of the stuff we need in the summer months, but other than that, I have to read labels like a hawk, making sure I'm not going to die if I eat the stuff I buy.<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping the Organic movement will expand and maybe bring the prices down a bit. You know, supply and demand... Hah. Wishful thinking, I know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-468384549682618122008-11-21T01:07:00.000-05:002008-11-21T01:07:00.000-05:00Heather, I have had trouble with the meat at Trade...Heather, I have had trouble with the meat at Trader Joe's, too. <BR/><BR/>You can find very good organic chicken, though...do you have bell & evans in CA? I have had very good luck with the meat choices at Whole Foods. <BR/><BR/>The tough thing about grass fed beef is that it is not so fatty so it may not be like what we are used to. I agree that $25 is way too much to spend on one steak. I would be so afraid I would overcook it and ruin it. I'd rather have that stress on a chef a restaurant.<BR/><BR/>Fuck, I am still up even though I just said on my blog that I was not going to check one more thing.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244649713390780027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-90733830853124286262008-11-21T00:52:00.000-05:002008-11-21T00:52:00.000-05:00Fascinatingly terrifying. I find it really irritat...Fascinatingly terrifying. I find it really irritating that free-range meat is 1. so freaking expensive and 2. not so tasty. The Trader Joe's meat is totally hit or miss -- last night I slow cooked their tri-tip sirloin and even then it wasn't fit for the dog to eat. Seriously. We bought some free range meat from the farmer's market once -- a $25 steak, and it was good, yes, but it was $25 for one steak. I'll go out to eat for that!!<BR/><BR/>So tell me, does Whole Foods have good meat? Trader Joe's chicken blowwwwwws.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013504768642605916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-59160117568245184662008-11-21T00:32:00.000-05:002008-11-21T00:32:00.000-05:00michelline, you look awesome!!I do a lot of my foo...michelline, you look awesome!!<BR/><BR/>I do a lot of my food organic, but I still buy some stuf that is not...like my smart taste pasta. I could certainly switch...just haven't. I have been trying to find a good replacement for the grape capri-waters that Murphy loves. I have had so-so luck. It's hard to imitate that delicious KoolAid-like grape flavor:) <BR/><BR/>We eat very little meat in our household so when we do, I do buy either organic or local...we are fortunate to have several farms that sell their own meat.<BR/><BR/>My skinny cow ice cream are definitely not organic, but they are just for me, not the kids:)<BR/><BR/>I wish we had a Whole Foods closer. I do agree that the fewer stores you shop at, the less you spend. I end up food shopping at several stores and my grocery bill is still so high. <BR/><BR/>I did read an article that stated the things to really focus on organically are the meats and dairy first and then the produce so if one had to choose they said to start with the dairy. <BR/><BR/>I think I should start going to Whole Foods monthly to stock up on stuff...<BR/><BR/>So Mrs F, what kind of snacks do your kids eat? Also, do you do organic for rice and pasta? What about my beloved boca burgers? <BR/><BR/>Got to say that going all natural and organic with the cleaning supplies has been interesting in the bathroom. I find that things get dirty again really fast. But, hey, I guess that just means I can't be as lazy as I want to be. <BR/><BR/>Hey, do you know if Horizon or anyone else makes an organic whipped butter in a tub? I buy the whipped butter for bagels and english muffins, but can only find it in Land O Lakes. Speaking of bagels, do they make organic ones? I tell you, it just would be so much easier and cheaper if there was one store that I could go to. I am so freaking irritated that we don't have a Whole Foods closer. I don't need help stocking up on the dry goods...I can easily get those. It's the dairy, produce, meats and fresh breads that I need more access to organically. And you can't really stock up on perishables.<BR/><BR/>I only buy Cabot cheese, which is local for us (VT), but not organic. <BR/><BR/>I have to really consider the organic milk thing. It's just that we go through so much milk a week with the boys. As I type that, I am arguing back at myself that this is exactly why I should buy organic for them. Would it be so wrong to buy the conventional milk for all my family that is coming to stay at Christmas? You know I will. I am not paying $6 bucks a gallon of milk for my relatives:)<BR/><BR/>Okay, as usual, it's like I am having a conversation with myself here. Sorry for the stream of consciousness commenting:)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244649713390780027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-75651004693707338452008-11-20T23:42:00.000-05:002008-11-20T23:42:00.000-05:00And thanks for the compliment. I had a visit to m...And thanks for the compliment. I had a visit to my surgeon this morning and he was very happy. Said if I don't lose another pound (HA! I'd die if I didn't!), he'd consider me a success story. I've lost 65 lbs so far (on the doctor's scale)michellinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034726778989565660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-79984103850728078432008-11-20T23:41:00.000-05:002008-11-20T23:41:00.000-05:00Well, I did it. I bought my first gallon of organ...Well, I did it. I bought my first gallon of organic milk, LOL. I also bought a few other things. Of course, there's no organic cheeses (or velveeta) at Publix. And I have to make mac and cheese. Ah well. Little steps.michellinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034726778989565660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-38016198754500854222008-11-20T22:28:00.000-05:002008-11-20T22:28:00.000-05:00Oh and I go on WF's website and practically beg th...Oh and I go on WF's website and practically beg them to open here...also Trader Joe's...keeping my fingers crossed!!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206946600984174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-14442838133918160492008-11-20T22:27:00.000-05:002008-11-20T22:27:00.000-05:00I read your post on Google Reader and instantly st...I read your post on Google Reader and instantly started researching organic foods...where to buy it, how much and how to get it...I linked to you on my blog (hope that's okay)and commented that there were some changes going on over here at the Beehive....I have some serious food situations (you already know) and so anything I can do that make it easier to eat what I want and do it healthily....well that is never a bad thing.Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206946600984174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-58389813051362266382008-11-20T21:11:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:11:00.000-05:00Oh, jeez.ONE cookie. The cheapest one they had. I ...Oh, jeez.<BR/><BR/>ONE cookie. The cheapest one they had. I had an hour drive home and needed something with my coffee.Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-58723746649573688362008-11-20T21:10:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:10:00.000-05:00It also apparently supplied you with some cookies ...It also apparently supplied you with some cookies yesterday (yeah I checked the receipt)!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-62280160993621880152008-11-20T21:09:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:09:00.000-05:00Whole Foods does supply me with exceptionally desi...Whole Foods does supply me with exceptionally designed printed materials...Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-48661500227067325542008-11-20T21:07:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:07:00.000-05:00Fuck You Mr F!Relying on you to remember what I ne...Fuck You Mr F!<BR/>Relying on you to remember what I need once a month (which limits me only to non perishables) is NOT working for me. <BR/>Don't fucking mess with me and my groceries!Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-70705792758272854032008-11-20T21:06:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:06:00.000-05:00[Mrs F is typing furiously—I'm feeling a smackdown...[Mrs F is typing furiously—I'm feeling a smackdown]Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-26729349961018471762008-11-20T21:05:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:05:00.000-05:00Also sticking to in-season, more local food means ...Also sticking to in-season, more local food means you aren't eating grapes that were transported from Chile—think carbon footprint!Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-6959788875449503852008-11-20T21:03:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:03:00.000-05:00Way back in May, my company's realtor told me ther...Way back in May, my company's realtor told me there was a WF coming. I've been unable to verify that any other way...<BR/><BR/>Personally, I hope it doesn't happen—don't hate me Mrs F!<BR/><BR/>If Whole Foods comes to town one or both of EarthFare and Greenlife will go down. They are both small(er) chains that will not be able to compete. Since I can hit the WF in Greenville fairly regularly that should be good enough.Mr Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781439243585972721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-3541147373141297812008-11-20T15:21:00.000-05:002008-11-20T15:21:00.000-05:00Supermom,I almost passed out when I read that! I ...Supermom,<BR/>I almost passed out when I read that! I cannot tell you how happy that would make me. Although Earth Fare would probably go out of business.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-48768178116116885702008-11-20T14:53:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:53:00.000-05:00Mrs F,I have tried them. ~hanging head~ I just L...Mrs F,<BR/><BR/>I have tried them. ~hanging head~ I just LOVE Oreo's. Even the bad aftertaste is worth it for me! HA HA!!!!<BR/><BR/>I buy the organic Ritz at Earth Fare when I make my famous meatloaf but sometimes you gotta have a Ritz. <BR/><BR/>I heard RUMOR that WF might be coming this way! I hope so!<BR/><BR/>:)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13145799812531002729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-82171361436790993052008-11-20T14:49:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:49:00.000-05:00Smoochie,I hear you on that front. You get much c...Smoochie,<BR/>I hear you on that front. You get much cheaper food for conventional items than I do... the cost increase for me is not much. I actually spend less now than before because I've cut out so much crap. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Supermom,<BR/>Have you tried the mint Newman's Os? Hellman's is still in my fridge too. Although WFs has a good knock off and they have GREAT organic Ritz style crackers... I'll get Mr F to stock up on them next time and I'll bring 'em over ;)Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-23268062683028966982008-11-20T14:40:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:40:00.000-05:00Seriously? $$$$$$$$ I can barely feed our family...Seriously? $$$$$$$$ I can barely feed our family of 5/6 on $500 a month. If I throw in organic at the cost the Commissary charges, I'll never be able to do it.<BR/><BR/>Shoot, I was freaking out yesterday that cheese had gone from $1.99 to $2.50! I can't even fathom spending $5 for milk when I only pay $2.30 now. <BR/><BR/>Until the price goes down, I'll just keep doing as much homemade as I can.Smoochiefroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11574066723514963554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-46267121237401895462008-11-20T14:37:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:37:00.000-05:00Hello! Are you packed and ready????I hear ya! We...Hello! Are you packed and ready????<BR/><BR/>I hear ya! We are all organic food as well. Okay, maybe 95% organic. I have to have Mint Oreos, Hellman's Mayo and ummmmmm Ritz Crackers.<BR/><BR/>:)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13145799812531002729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970661341243634764.post-76406812483210404552008-11-20T14:12:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:12:00.000-05:00Smoochie,I'm curious what your resistance is?That ...Smoochie,<BR/>I'm curious what your resistance is?<BR/><BR/>That piece wasn't exactly written by any old joe off the street. And we all know that melamine has factually gotten into the US market. We also know that production standards in China have had fatal consequences. We also know that China is a major exporter... and that the US imports their products.Mrs Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.com