I, too, had the pleasure of helping on the farm recently. The fresh air, the first signs of spring emerging and the wonderful aroma of maple syrup will bring me back each year.
If anyone gets a chance to visit the farm, I highly recommend it!
Having spent an afternoon with Debbie recently, I can second the idea that there's hardly a better way to spend a spring afternoon than collecting sap in a beautiful woods, then smelling the sweet scent of maple syrup being made.
Well, and having a bottle of freshly made maple syrup to take home only enhances the experience, of course.
Given Whole Foods John Mackay's views on healthcare reform, I must say that #2 was screaming false. It's too bad he can't do his part to help the food revolution (and ultimately contribute to preventative health care practices through providing affordable real and organic food)and make his products more affordable to those on very limited discretionary income budgets.
Good article Leah, thanks for the tips and info. I wish our lame FDA were more concerned about its mission than its cronies in the industry. We consumers must be vigilant. This helps.
I have 10 varieties of heirloom, certified organic seedlings sprouting in my greenhouse right now. I need to start saving the seeds... will do for next year. My two all-time favorite heirlooms are 1. Marvel Striped -Very large, orange and red fruit, sort of ugly, but incredibly delicious. 2. Black Cherry small purple fruits that are just like candy.
I think it's possible to both applaud the mission, as Brooke does, and question the shady particulars, as Emily does. Spreading the word about whole, healthful foods is good. Advertising low-fat yogurts and mayo are not. Also, reality tv is anything but. It's manipulative and edited, and while entertaining, shouldn't be taken for the real thing.
I found a dissenting view on Jamie Oliver and his mission. Take it, as with everything, with a healthy dose of sea salt:
I, too, had the pleasure of
I, too, had the pleasure of helping on the farm recently. The fresh air, the first signs of spring emerging and the wonderful aroma of maple syrup will bring me back each year.
If anyone gets a chance to visit the farm, I highly recommend it!
Great blog. I am amazed how
Great blog. I am amazed how much sap is needed to make your tasty maple syrup!
Having spent an afternoon
Having spent an afternoon with Debbie recently, I can second the idea that there's hardly a better way to spend a spring afternoon than collecting sap in a beautiful woods, then smelling the sweet scent of maple syrup being made.
Well, and having a bottle of freshly made maple syrup to take home only enhances the experience, of course.
Given Whole Foods John
Given Whole Foods John Mackay's views on healthcare reform, I must say that #2 was screaming false. It's too bad he can't do his part to help the food revolution (and ultimately contribute to preventative health care practices through providing affordable real and organic food)and make his products more affordable to those on very limited discretionary income budgets.
Blech. It's frustrating to
Blech. It's frustrating to see that glass containers are nearly extinct for use as food packaging. Thanks for the great article.
Good article Leah, thanks for
Good article Leah, thanks for the tips and info. I wish our lame FDA were more concerned about its mission than its cronies in the industry. We consumers must be vigilant. This helps.
Cheers,
Jacqueline
great link, kristin, and
great link, kristin, and solid points, all of them. thanks!
well they look pretty
well they look pretty perfect- yum, i love deviled eggs!
I have 10 varieties of
I have 10 varieties of heirloom, certified organic seedlings sprouting in my greenhouse right now. I need to start saving the seeds... will do for next year. My two all-time favorite heirlooms are 1. Marvel Striped -Very large, orange and red fruit, sort of ugly, but incredibly delicious. 2. Black Cherry small purple fruits that are just like candy.
I think it's possible to both
I think it's possible to both applaud the mission, as Brooke does, and question the shady particulars, as Emily does. Spreading the word about whole, healthful foods is good. Advertising low-fat yogurts and mayo are not. Also, reality tv is anything but. It's manipulative and edited, and while entertaining, shouldn't be taken for the real thing.
I found a dissenting view on Jamie Oliver and his mission. Take it, as with everything, with a healthy dose of sea salt:
http://reason.com/archives/2010/03/25/jamie-olivers-ministry-of-food/sin...