Organic Foods

[PhoenixAzul]

I do enjoy Whole Foods as well, but more than organic, I prefer to emphasize buying local. It was easier in Europe to buy local produce and meat, simply because the way most grocers labeled things was more specific as to origin and there are places like St. George's Market where you could buy the fish still moving from the Irish Sea. In the states, it has been harder to find peaches and apples that come from the US, let alone from my own state. Thank God for summer though, I love that I can drive not too far away and get awesome fresh produce.

[BobbyTheDon]

All you treehuggers are uber gay. Go hug a tree and get a splinter or something

[vividas_FUNK]

Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

I prefer to emphasize buying local

Local food taste so fresh and is full of flavor. I buy at farmer's markets when I get the chance and at hispanic and asian-based stores because of the variety and availability of rare but freshly organic (American) fruits and veggies

[preciousjeni]

I'm always looking for farmer's markets around my area. Anyone know of any in Rockland or Orange County, New York??

Anyway, I read something on MSN about organic fruits and veggies. The top most easily contaminated produce should always be bought organic. I can't find the article now but I remember that apples and potatoes were on the list. Apparently, these types of produce absorb pesticides like crazy.

I found this interesting article: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/f...view/index.htm