Musings ...

from a Twisted mind.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Organic vs Non-Organic





OK, so what's the big deal?  Some, even more cynical than I, believe that produce labeled as organic is a big fat fib - a type of conspiracy against the public in an attempt to charge more money.

To me, the proof is in the taste of the pudding.  Organic produce may sometimes be slightly diminutive, beautifully asymmetrical, vibrantly colorful and remarkably more delicious!

When offered the choice, I will purchase organic for all of my produce.  However, if you're budgeting, a wee bit skeptical or slightly in doubt - remember the dirty dozen and purchase those items in the organic produce section!

Non organic produce that is very heavily sprayed with pesticides:
celery
peaches
strawberries
blueberries
apples
nectarines
bell peppers
spinach
cherries
kale
potatoes
grapes

Non organic produce that is less sprayed:
onions
avocado
corn - buyer beware - most corn is genetically modified (yikes!)
pineapple
mangoes
peas
asparagus
kiwi
cabbage
eggplant
cantaloupe
watermelon
grapefruit

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Farm Salsa


What makes this "Farm Salsa"?
Because all ingredients came from the farmers market this morning!

amelia tomatoes
celery stalk & leaves
white & red radishes
red pepper
scallions
cilantro
dill
mint
garlic

One of the vendors that I regularly visit at the market told me that in California, tickets are issued to the farmers who use plastic bags!
yay
So, maybe in about 10 years, Florida will hop on that band wagon,
but ...
until then ...
please please please
remember to bring your own cloth bag!
it's NOT just a trend
:)




Thursday, March 3, 2011

what the HECK it is

"lunch"

Earlier today I posted this image on Facebook.  Lunch.  A number of folks contacted me asking, "What the heck is it?"  This is what the "heck" it is ...


Staying focused on what seems to important to me at the moment, I created a dish ... with the exception of the sea salt ... each item is grown locally and organic.  Everything was purchased Sunday at the local farmers market.  yikes ... What am I going to do when it ends?  


ingredients:
white truffle oil - OMG is all I can say
yellow oyster mushrooms - so incredibly delicate
white shallots
scallion tops
tarragon - from my balcony herb garden
parsley - from my balcony herb garden - plant purchased @ farmers market
hydroponic lettuce
heirloom baby tomatoes
sea salt


Literally, three minutes from start to finish and it was gonzo!


For my next project ... does anyone know of a local & organic banking institution?     :)