I’ve been reading the Eating Rules blog trying to organize my pantry and fridge for the upcoming challenge to give up all processed foods for the month of October. So here are a few of my challenges and concessions. Chocolate So many natural brands contain either soy lecithin, sugar or both. I’ve been working on [...]
Archive for September, 2011
October Unprocessed 2011 – NO Processed Food for One Month
I stumbled on the October Unprocessed 2011 over on the EatingRules.com blog and it seems like a good challenge to try. For the most part, I don’t eat processed food, but yes, there are times when a few items sneak in…like a subway sub or some birthday cake from the grocery store. His definition of [...]
Whole Foods – Took a Month Off
My last visit to Whole Foods was Friday, 9/2/11. I am really hoping that I’m able to last a full month, without visiting the store, and so far I’m winning that challenge. The most difficult part has been finding organic USA-grown nuts for snacks. I ended up buying some River Queen brand unsalted peanuts at [...]
Is it bad to eat corn & soy fed meat from a humanely raised farm?
I’m in the middle of a debate with myself. Which is a better purchase? 100% grass-fed animal products sold at Whole Foods that might or might not be humanely raised, from an faceless farm in different state many many miles away? or local humanely-raised outdoors, mostly grass-fed but also fed corn & soy? or local [...]
The Chew Review – New Daytime Food Talk Show on ABC TV
I’ve been looking forward to the premiere of the new food talk show, “the Chew” – with Mario Batali (famous chef, previously on Food Network), Carla Hall (charming contestant from Bravo’s Top Chef), Michael Symon (current “Iron Chef” on Food Network), Daphne Oz (supposed nutrition expert, and daughter of famous Dr Oz), and Clinton Kelly [...]
Ground Grass Fed Beef at Whole Foods Disappointing
I’m disappointed with the ground grass fed beef I bought at the last big sale from Whole Foods. It’s supposed to be 90%, but it’s been awfully greasy/fatty when cooked. I don’t know what cut of beef they are starting with, but I don’t think it’s up to the quality of prior purchases when it [...]
136 – Low, probably TOO Low
I weighed in this morning at 136 pounds. Yeah, that’s a bit too low I think. I’m happy with 137, 138. I think it’s time to increase the calories back up to 1700 or 1800. I’ve been doing okay keeping to around 1650, give or take a few calories. I’m just happy to be back [...]
$5 Challenge – Slow Food With a Budget
So the Slow Food movement has been promoting a $5 challenge that is starting today, Sept 17th. Cook a meal for yourself, your family, your neighbors, a party, for $5 or less per person, using the slow food ideals: “food that is good for those who eat it, good for farmers and workers, and good [...]
Wilson Farm in Lexington MA
I’ve always wanted to visit the Wilson Farms store in Lexington MA. It’s not very far away, but it’s still a little bit of a drive. Well I was planning to be in the Lexington area yesterday, so I decided it was definitely time to check them out. The night before, I browsed their web [...]
Eating From the Freezer
I have decided to try to eat what’s in my freezer before purchasing any more meat or seafood. I have lovely scallops, shrimp, boneless chicken, whole chicken, ground beef, etc. and I think it’s important to save some money and just concentrate on eating what’s there first. So far so good! I roasted a chicken [...]
