I found the Connecticut Farmer & Feast: Harvesting Local Bounty book at the library, and took a few weeks to read it. The book opens with an introduction and I was saddened & shocked to learn that Connecticut’s farmland is disappearing at an unbelievable and alarming rate of 8000 acres a year! The author, Emily [...]
Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
True Blue Bay Tuna from West Coast Seafood
Important Disclaimer: Although there are organizations like the MSC (marine stewardship council) that suggest certain seafood choices are sustainable with an abundant supply, I don’t believe ANY seafood or meat can be completely sustainable, because there are just too many people eating it! Restraint is always needed; United States caught tuna should not be taken [...]
I LOVE Chocolate! But There is a Dark Side!
I love dark chocolate, and it’s so good for you, as long as you’re eating 70% and higher! But there is a secretive dark side to chocolate (no pun intended) and it’s hidden in the form of cheap, overly-available cocoa! Cocoa products are in high demand, but the cocoa “market” demands low prices. To remain [...]
Cheap Food (Turkey) Is NOT the Answer!
The holiday season is upon us, and everyone is scrambling to find the best deal on cheap turkeys, stuffing, potatoes and gravy for their holiday meal(s). Grocery stores are promoting their sales, and home cooks are rejoicing! But in what kind of world does it make sense that a turkey can be raised and sold [...]
Farmer Dave’s CSA 2011 Review – Season 2
Last year, I wrote a detailed review of my first CSA season with Farmer Dave’s in Dracut MA. We just finished this season’s CSA and the veggies were just as plentiful and delicious! If you are new to CSA’s, please read last season’s review as it includes a lot more detail about CSA’s and their [...]
Almost Meatless – Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet – Book Review
I found the Almost Meatless: Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet by Joy Manning & Tara Mataraza Desmond book at the local library. It is impossible to continue to feed ourselves and the world, unless we reduce our consumption of animal products. That includes local humanely raised animal products, as well [...]
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 [...]
Wild Alaskan Salmon One Day Sale at Whole Foods
Troll caught wild Alaskan salmon is on sale at Whole Foods Market – one day, Friday for $8.99/pound. Quoted from Whole Foods: Coho salmon fillets from a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified fishery are on sale. They’re hand selected by Whole Foods Market’s Alaska port buyer who spends the summer at Alaska’s port openings choosing the [...]
Picked My 1st Tomato
Yay, I picked my first “early girl” tomato this morning. It had turned red a couple of days ago but I kept it on the vine so it could ripen a little more. We planted 4 tomato plants along with basil and oregano in a small garden. We also tried planting 4 organic sprouted potatoes [...]
