Only is a pretty strong word and implies a level of commitment we're not a able / willing to satisfy at the moment but we are at least conscious of what we're eating and the sources of our food.
We eat a lot of organics, our meat is local, and we try to avoid things like HFCS, trans fats, etc. Shelley is the champion of the effort. I just sort of go along for the ride but I do agree it's better.
A number of years ago we read something in a foodie article that we like to use as a sort of guide in making food choices. It said that you could do worse than to make sure you don't eat anything that your grandmother or great-grandmother wouldn't recognize.
Might I recommend a trip to Latvia? Pretty much EVERYTHING is organic there. All local, all fresh, no chemicals. It's slipping away a bit now that they are part of the EU, but many Latvians are proud to stay 'Eco.'
I've been all around the world but have never had a passport. Almost got one a couple of years ago but then plans fell through. It's on my medium priority list.
How did that work, practically speaking? When you came into a port, did you have to show any documentation to get on land? Or were you exempt from border control? (I'm asking sincerely, because I've always been interested in border crossings...I have a friend who works for the UN, and she has a diplomatic passport - so envious!)
The only documentation you ever had to show was a military ID - your green card, as it were. We weren't exempt from border patrols or anything like that - it's not diplomatic immunity or anything :) - just a sort of passport in itself that doesn't get stamped.
So did you make Pina Coladas, then? ;-)
ReplyDeleteSigh...no. Just pineapple. We eat a lot of fruit and pineapple, despite its carbon footprint, is a popular staple in our house - minus the alcohol.
ReplyDelete(And I don't think I've *ever* had a piña colada!)
How does pineapple leave a carbon footprint?
ReplyDeleteI looooove Pina Coladas. Coconut and pineapple...mmm...you should try it sometime! ;-)
Shipping.
ReplyDeleteAha. So, do you usually only eat locally grown/in season?
ReplyDeleteOnly is a pretty strong word and implies a level of commitment we're not a able / willing to satisfy at the moment but we are at least conscious of what we're eating and the sources of our food.
ReplyDeleteWe eat a lot of organics, our meat is local, and we try to avoid things like HFCS, trans fats, etc. Shelley is the champion of the effort. I just sort of go along for the ride but I do agree it's better.
A number of years ago we read something in a foodie article that we like to use as a sort of guide in making food choices. It said that you could do worse than to make sure you don't eat anything that your grandmother or great-grandmother wouldn't recognize.
Might I recommend a trip to Latvia? Pretty much EVERYTHING is organic there. All local, all fresh, no chemicals. It's slipping away a bit now that they are part of the EU, but many Latvians are proud to stay 'Eco.'
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to Latvia! I suppose I should find a job first. Then get a passport.
ReplyDeleteSheesh! Another one without a passport. I suppose my fellow PADers will never come visit me! :(
ReplyDeleteI've been all around the world but have never had a passport. Almost got one a couple of years ago but then plans fell through. It's on my medium priority list.
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty weird that you've been all over the world without a passport. Hmm. Never thought about that.
ReplyDeleteThink about it now. Hard.
ReplyDeleteHow did that work, practically speaking? When you came into a port, did you have to show any documentation to get on land? Or were you exempt from border control? (I'm asking sincerely, because I've always been interested in border crossings...I have a friend who works for the UN, and she has a diplomatic passport - so envious!)
ReplyDeleteThe only documentation you ever had to show was a military ID - your green card, as it were. We weren't exempt from border patrols or anything like that - it's not diplomatic immunity or anything :) - just a sort of passport in itself that doesn't get stamped.
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