Comments on: When to Splurge on Organic (and when it is okay to skip it)

By: No Gluten- No Cry | Tales of a Kitchen Witch Momma

No Gluten- No Cry | Tales of a Kitchen Witch Momma — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:03:56 +0000

[...] When to Splurge on Organic (and When It Is Okay to Skip It) — Becoming Mamas tell you what foods to prioritize when buying pricier organic food, and where you can find it cheaper. (@becomingmamas) [...]

By: Oil and Yogurt | Midnight Feedings

Oil and Yogurt | Midnight Feedings — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:13:19 +0000

By: Food, Glorious Food! : Diary of a First Child

Food, Glorious Food! : Diary of a First Child — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:15:26 +0000

By: There’s No Food Like Home’s « Navelgazing

There’s No Food Like Home’s « Navelgazing — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:34:46 +0000

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:14:25 +0000

I’m so glad that link was useful for you! It’s such a great resource. I’ll be interested to know how your CSA works out for you – I’ve been wanting to try one, but I’m nervous about the investment/return.

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:45 +0000

I think organic is probably still better for you (and probably the environment) than local if its not organic. However, some local food might not be certified, but still not use a lot of chemicals. We have a local farm that does not add hormones to their milk, they let their cows live in large grassy fields under humane conditions, and the milk delivery is like 10 minutes away. However, they still feed their cows conventional food and do some of the other things that conventional farms do. So while they might not be the best possible choice, I do think they are still a good choice, and better than the grocery store milk. I think the bottom line is that there are a lot of great alternatives to the conventional/grocery store/big business options. Our budgets and time constraints do not always allow us to get the “best” – but we can often find a “better” alternative.

By: Cassie @ there's a pickle in my life

Cassie @ there's a pickle in my life — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00:41 +0000

Great post! I am very thankful about your link to your local farm. I found a CSA in my area and am going to give it a shot today! I’m really excited about it. I always wanted to do something like that but never thought/knew where to look that up.

By: Kristin @ Intrepid Murmurings

Kristin @ Intrepid Murmurings — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:48:11 +0000

All great points! I am moving back to buying more organics & free range stuff, which I’ve always WANTED to do, but haven’t felt it was in budget. But then, Food, Inc, got me questioning it all again! What are your thoughts about buying local when its NOT organic? Still better than conventional from far away, right? Better or worse than organics coming a far distance, though? Our milk & egg delivery is local but not totally organic, nor is some farmers market stuff. But it still seems like a decent choice…

By: Eat Your Food or Else | LittleStomaks

Eat Your Food or Else | LittleStomaks — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:44:02 +0000

By: Food — Science@home

Food — Science@home — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:56:26 +0000