Thanks for your note, Amy. I took a look at your blog, and - wow - great stuff this week. You weren't kidding about those tomatoes. I'm especially excited to try your vodka soaked cherry tomatoes in sea salt. Everyone else is encouraged to take a peek, too: http://knitthink.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/09/friday-food-3.html
It is completely possible to miss a bag of mixed greens. My box didn't have one for the first time, and it gave me a pang, as it reminds me that CSA season will soon come to a close. Sob.
I had great fun with tomatoes this week over on my blog! They've been so darned good this summer.
Such great, thougthful comments, thank you all so very much for weighing in. Dana, I get your point completely, and I was one who avoided Chipotle almost entirely during the years when McDonald's was an investor. The issue of what to order is a good one to take on, and I'm hoping we can do that soon.
Brett, thanks for full disclosure and for the link to Niman Ranch.
Shari, thanks for the note about the beans and vegetarian options.
Emily, thanks for the lower carb recommendation.
Part of my excitemenrt about Chipotle is that they really make an effort to be a local company, to participate in their regions, and to be good stewards of the earth. What other major national "fast food" companies can you think of that are trying to do these things on a grand scale?
I think it's amazing that Chipotle is taking the lead in sourcing their ingredients with animal *and* human welfare in mind.
But I do have to point out that everything at Chipotle isn't exactly "fast food you can eat without a guilty conscience." The Center for Science in the Public Interest has reported that some menu items at Chipotle top 1,000 calories, with 3/4 of a days' worth of fat (14 grams).
CSPI also points out that Chipotle has a wealth of healthful food offerings. They're not just bashing it.
Just a a bit of full disclosure...The organization I work for has received 2 small grants from Chipotle in the past, but that being said I'm still really impressed with the company wide commitment to doing good. They have been cycling in hybrid cars to their fleet for example. Now I don't mean to imply they are walking on water, but whenever a new Chipotle opens a new farmer must be brought along to meet the Niman Ranch standards. That is a big deal - these are true family sustainable farms. check them out... http://www.nimanranch.com (hey ben and mike - we still have not had that cup of coffee!)
I remember I was nearly heart-broken when I learned that Chipotle had been sourcing from farms whose practices amounted to little more than slave labor, and I'm thrilled that they've come around, listened to consumers and made what appears to be the right choice. Good for them!
I love Chipotle's and so do my kids. It's fast food you can eat without a guilty conscience. The vegetarian burrito bowl is my and my kids' favorite, even though we're not vegetarian. If you are, get the black beans rather than the pinto beans, which are cooked with pieces of pork. Thanks, Lee, for a good post.
I've always loved Chipotle and I've actually heard this about their pork before. Perhaps it's not all organic, local food but it's certainly a far cry from McDonalds or Wendy's. As far as the carbs, go for a burrito bowl, hold the rice :-)
Thanks for your note, Amy. I
Thanks for your note, Amy. I took a look at your blog, and - wow - great stuff this week. You weren't kidding about those tomatoes. I'm especially excited to try your vodka soaked cherry tomatoes in sea salt. Everyone else is encouraged to take a peek, too: http://knitthink.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/09/friday-food-3.html
It is completely possible to
It is completely possible to miss a bag of mixed greens. My box didn't have one for the first time, and it gave me a pang, as it reminds me that CSA season will soon come to a close. Sob.
I had great fun with tomatoes this week over on my blog! They've been so darned good this summer.
Such great, thougthful
Such great, thougthful comments, thank you all so very much for weighing in. Dana, I get your point completely, and I was one who avoided Chipotle almost entirely during the years when McDonald's was an investor. The issue of what to order is a good one to take on, and I'm hoping we can do that soon.
Brett, thanks for full disclosure and for the link to Niman Ranch.
Shari, thanks for the note about the beans and vegetarian options.
Emily, thanks for the lower carb recommendation.
Part of my excitemenrt about Chipotle is that they really make an effort to be a local company, to participate in their regions, and to be good stewards of the earth. What other major national "fast food" companies can you think of that are trying to do these things on a grand scale?
I think it's amazing that
I think it's amazing that Chipotle is taking the lead in sourcing their ingredients with animal *and* human welfare in mind.
But I do have to point out that everything at Chipotle isn't exactly "fast food you can eat without a guilty conscience." The Center for Science in the Public Interest has reported that some menu items at Chipotle top 1,000 calories, with 3/4 of a days' worth of fat (14 grams).
CSPI also points out that Chipotle has a wealth of healthful food offerings. They're not just bashing it.
You can see the article here:
http://www.cspi.us/new/200309301.html
Just a a bit of full
Just a a bit of full disclosure...The organization I work for has received 2 small grants from Chipotle in the past, but that being said I'm still really impressed with the company wide commitment to doing good. They have been cycling in hybrid cars to their fleet for example. Now I don't mean to imply they are walking on water, but whenever a new Chipotle opens a new farmer must be brought along to meet the Niman Ranch standards. That is a big deal - these are true family sustainable farms. check them out... http://www.nimanranch.com (hey ben and mike - we still have not had that cup of coffee!)
I remember I was nearly
I remember I was nearly heart-broken when I learned that Chipotle had been sourcing from farms whose practices amounted to little more than slave labor, and I'm thrilled that they've come around, listened to consumers and made what appears to be the right choice. Good for them!
I love Chipotle's and so do
I love Chipotle's and so do my kids. It's fast food you can eat without a guilty conscience. The vegetarian burrito bowl is my and my kids' favorite, even though we're not vegetarian. If you are, get the black beans rather than the pinto beans, which are cooked with pieces of pork. Thanks, Lee, for a good post.
I've always loved Chipotle
I've always loved Chipotle and I've actually heard this about their pork before. Perhaps it's not all organic, local food but it's certainly a far cry from McDonalds or Wendy's. As far as the carbs, go for a burrito bowl, hold the rice :-)
Oops I guess my 'heart' got
Oops I guess my 'heart' got eating by this site. I meant to say I heart Chipotle carnita's!
This is great news! I
This is great news! I Chipotle's carnitas!