There are many reasons why consumers should consider buying locally-grown produce: For one, when you buy locally grown produce you are investing in your own community. You are also helping small family farms compete. Locally-grown produce is also eco-friendly. The produce you buy at the supermarket is shipped an average of 1500 miles before it ends up on the shelf. Food that travels so many miles cannot be called sustainable. Plus, the taste of freshly grown local produce is … [Read more...]
Have you ever had buyer's remorse before... from buying groceries??? Me neither. Until recently.. Jim was out of town for the past 2 weeks with the racing biz. And usually whenever he leaves, I use that time to "try something new". Sometimes it's things like: clean out every closet walk the dog every day take long bubble baths frame some new photographs or go to the Caribbean! This time, it was: buy groceries. Enough to actually make some serious dishes that … [Read more...]
Wondering when certain fruits and vegetables are in season right now? You have a few options: (1) Check out this regional list to see which fruits and vegetables that are in season for your specific area of the country. (2) Find your state in this list to see which fruits and vegetables are in season in the state where you live. (3) Check out this interactive map to see what's in season at this very moment in your state. TIP: You can also see which meats, fish & seafood … [Read more...]
I've written about this before... which foods you should buy "organic" vs which are okay to buy "regular" (...because they aren't as likely to be loaded with pesticides). But now I found the official study behind those reports, and I've been hearing a lot about this in the news lately. I thought some of you might be interested in seeing this too... … [Read more...]
Have you noticed?... Hot peppers rarely make you pucker these days, because they're just not as hot & spicy as they used to be. Here's why... … [Read more...]
In general, meat, milk and eggs are really worth buying organic," says Lisa Lee Freeman, editor in chief of Shop Smart magazine (published by Consumer Reports). In addition, according to MSNBC's ConsumerMan, "Leafy greens and fruits and vegetables with a soft skin, such as strawberries, peaches, and raspberries, are more likely to contain pesticide residues and sometimes higher-risk pesticides. Fruits and vegetables with a thick skin that's not eaten, such as oranges, bananas, and … [Read more...]
I learned a few little-known secrets and food tips from Martha Stewart today: (Keep reading... it gets better.) ...To keep POTATOES from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes. ...Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ICE CREAM drips. ...Wrap CELERY in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks. ...Cure for headaches: Take a LIME, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away. ...Don't … [Read more...]
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