tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post5569888023250081732..comments2023-10-23T06:28:45.831-07:00Comments on A Secure Base: Discovering a New City and Organic FoodsAmy Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543146353404427158noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-76218300098293678292012-06-26T09:10:31.925-07:002012-06-26T09:10:31.925-07:00Just make sure to research your CSAs just like eve...Just make sure to research your CSAs just like everyone else, we had issues with ours.<br /><br />Also, note that a CSA doesn't give you the option of what to buy, so you may end up with small amounts of random things.<br /><br />We opted for a local organic delivery service that we can customize and like it so much more!Going Green Mamahttp://twitter.com/goinggreenmama1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-17340416513339681252012-06-26T09:10:30.940-07:002012-06-26T09:10:30.940-07:00What a great challenge! I love that you were able ...What a great challenge! I love that you were able to learn more about your new city, too, and I adore that photo of your little family. You're all beautiful! We eat organic as much as possible, but the availability here is really, disappointingly limited.Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-88487181369864480372012-06-26T09:10:30.318-07:002012-06-26T09:10:30.318-07:00I'm going to try to start a garden, too. But,...I'm going to try to start a garden, too. But, I'm terrible. I kill herbs that other people say grow like weeds. I hope I have better luck this time!asecurebasenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-72683421368732819682012-06-26T09:10:28.963-07:002012-06-26T09:10:28.963-07:00I know what you mean about organics in plastic. I&...I know what you mean about organics in plastic. I'm still debating with myself if it is better to by fresh, conventional bell peppers (we eat lots and lots of these) or frozen, pre-sliced organic. I'm leaning towards the frozen since bell peppers are on the dirty dozen, but it seems strange.asecurebasenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-73869417756780408392012-06-26T09:10:27.913-07:002012-06-26T09:10:27.913-07:00I love this post, especially the lessons learned. ...I love this post, especially the lessons learned. Finding wholesome, local, real food in a new city can be daunting! Thank you for a great perspective, one that is honest and shows where there may be some limitations. I love that you have a meat market! I would be lost without ours! XO, Jennifer of Hybrid Rasta MamaI-RIBBITnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-26387925529180091632012-06-26T09:10:25.961-07:002012-06-26T09:10:25.961-07:00We eat mostly organic, I'd say we're 80/20...We eat mostly organic, I'd say we're 80/20. I second the idea of buying into a CSA, lots of veggies that are fresh, organic and in season. It also gives you a great opportunity to try things you'd normally not buy. We also have a food co-op in my town where they offer members days where you get an extra 10% off- I'm sure not to miss their discount days. <br />Farmer's Markets have recently boomed in my town, so that has been so exciting! it spoils you! This time of year I hate when I have to buy my organic veggies in plastic, that just seems so wrong!<br />Thanks for sharing!Erica Keilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-71278082728217020942012-06-26T09:10:25.113-07:002012-06-26T09:10:25.113-07:00Thanks so much for your suggestions. I'm defin...Thanks so much for your suggestions. I'm definitely feeling the same pull to eat more local and organic food and think that's next on my to-do list. I have the same reason: We're doing baby-led weaning but often have nothing on our plates worth giving our baby. Whoops!hobomamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-21240393723925203532012-06-26T09:10:22.988-07:002012-06-26T09:10:22.988-07:00I love supporting local farmers markets and local ...I love supporting local farmers markets and local industry in general. I kind of go by this mode of thinking as to where to shop... Farmers market, local organic, local conventional, organic chain store, regular chain store. Its harder in the winter. But in the summer there are lots of possibilities! I am also looking into doing a local (preferably organic) CSA for this year. Thanks for the post.Lani @ Boobi Time Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-68447737140995832762012-06-26T09:10:21.918-07:002012-06-26T09:10:21.918-07:00Mmm your quiche sounds delicious. I'd like to ...Mmm your quiche sounds delicious. I'd like to make more of an effort to shop at our farmer's markets too. Good for you for making the effort to be healthier for your whole family!Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439620035416456778.post-14880303120725009032012-06-26T09:10:20.987-07:002012-06-26T09:10:20.987-07:00Being parents has really raised our awareness of h...Being parents has really raised our awareness of how unhealthily we were eating in certain ways too! <br />We haven't switched over to organics, mainly because of price, but this summer I'm going to try to grow some of the veggies on the "dirty dozen" list myself...we'll see if it works!Crunchy Con Mommyhttp://twitter.com/CrunchyConMomnoreply@blogger.com