Organic Food, Sources and Prices

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this information, Valorie. Sadly, I live in a very small town (with the nearest "big" city 2.5 hours away) and can hardly get anything good here. I was in California for a national competition for school a few weeks ago and even their Target store had fabulous food choices. Can't wait til I finish up my schooling and move away from here!BobbieValorie <ValorieTo:

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Hello My Health Conscious Friends !

 

I'm spending more time looking for organic food

and comparing prices these days. I find myself

not purchasing items I might have bought in years

past but now the prices are too high.

 

How about you?

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info Valerie. In Michigan Target and Kroger both have an organic sections. Very, very expensive! I paid $1.50 each for lemons at Kroger to do Doc's total body cleanse. I was working in Lansing and not close to a Whole Foods. I find shopping at Whole Foods that many organic fresh fruits and vegetables are actually cheaper than non-organic. Just have to watch prices.

God Bless

Kris

 

 

Hello My Health Conscious Friends !I'm spending more time looking for organic foodand comparing prices these days. I find myselfnot purchasing items I might have bought in yearspast but now the prices are too high.How about you?I imagine you are finding yourself in the same boatI'm in. When the price of food is going up, whathealthy, affordable food is out there for you andyour family ? I'm seriously considering rice andbeans but more on that in my next email.Here are some things I came across within the past month that may be of help to some of you.For those of you who have a Costco membership -you may or may not know - Coleman's organic chicken thighs boneless $3.99/lb. Coleman's organic chicken breasts boneless $5.99/lb.We were told today they carry Organic Ground Beef.They were out of it so I don't know the price. Cascadian Farms frozen berry mix Organic Blueberries, Organic Blackberries, Organic Raspberries $10.99 for 3 pounds of frozen berries I saw fresh, organic Raspberries at Whole Foods this past weekend for$5.99 for 6 ounces (small plastic Driscoll package) = $1.00 an ounce.Normally they are $2.99 or $3.99 = 50 cents an ounce and 66.5 cents an ounceAt Publix*, the cost is $3.99 for 10 ounces of Cascadian Farms, frozen,Organic Berry mix with Strawberries instead of RaspberriesTry 23 cents an ounce at Costco to 40 cents an ounce at PublixPublix does have Coleman's Organic Beef Hamburger Patties8 - 1/4 pound patties for $9.29 a package. They also carry afrozen seafood mix - wild caught - raw Octopus, raw Cuttlefish,raw Squid, raw Shrimp and cooked Clams or Mussels - 1 poundfor $3.99. I like to simmer the seafood in a small amount ofwater, steam organic cabbage cut in long shreds to resemblespaghetti, add spaghetti sauce and seafood and eat !Remember to buy and eat only Wild Caught not Farm raised fish.Here in Florida, I must say Publix is doing a good job supplying fresh, organic fruits and veggies at a competitive price to Whole Foods and often I find myself not buying things at Whole Foods and getting them at Publix. Examples:On July 18th at Whole Foods a 6 oz. package of fresh, organic Raspberries was $5.99 whereas at Publix the same was $2.99.Publix - Delallo Organic Olive Oil Cold Pressed, Unfiltered, $11.29 Whole Foods Delallo identical except Filtered $12.99 I prefer the unfiletered - (less processed) and $1.70 cheaper.If anyone else would like to share some general information on whereto find organic food and where to find the best prices, email me pleaseand I'll share your sources with the group.I also have a bean salad recipe (cooked and raw) that I'll be sharingsoon. Easy to prepare and extra yummy in warm summer weather.Until then - may you find, prepare and grow healthfilled foods.ValoriePublix* or your local grocery store chain (lots of stores have an organicsection)

[Guest guest]

Oh, how I envy those of you who have organic foods available in your area. I would have to drive at least an hour to find any type of grocery store that carries organic. Food Lion is starting to carry some here - but only a few frozen items and the rest are prepared-type foods - no meats, chicken, fruits or veggies (boohoo)!! So, I bought myself a Tersano food sanitizer to try to get at least some of the bad stuff off my meats, fruits and veggies. Guess that's the best I can do for now. Any suggestions on how to improve the quality of the food I can get would be greatly appreciated. Lin Kellum --- On Mon, 7/20/09, Valorie <Valorie wrote:

Valorie <Valorie{Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Pricesherbal remedies (AT) Groups (DOT) comDate: Monday, July 20, 2009, 10:30 PM

Hello My Health Conscious Friends !I'm spending more time looking for organic foodand comparing prices these days. I find myselfnot purchasing items I might have bought in yearspast but now the prices are too high.How about you?I imagine you are finding yourself in the same boatI'm in. When the price of food is going up, whathealthy, affordable food is out there for you andyour family ? I'm seriously considering rice andbeans but more on that in my next email.Here are some things I came across within the past month that may be of help to some of you.For those of you who have a Costco membership -you may or may not know - Coleman's organic chicken thighs boneless $3.99/lb. Coleman's organic chicken breasts boneless $5.99/lb.We were told today they carry Organic Ground Beef.They were out of it

so I don't know the price. Cascadian Farms frozen berry mix Organic Blueberries, Organic Blackberries, Organic Raspberries $10.99 for 3 pounds of frozen berries I saw fresh, organic Raspberries at Whole Foods this past weekend for$5.99 for 6 ounces (small plastic Driscoll package) = $1.00 an ounce.Normally they are $2.99 or $3.99 = 50 cents an ounce and 66.5 cents an ounceAt Publix*, the cost is $3.99 for 10 ounces of Cascadian Farms, frozen,Organic Berry mix with Strawberries instead of RaspberriesTry 23 cents an ounce at Costco to 40 cents an ounce at PublixPublix does have Coleman's Organic Beef Hamburger Patties8 - 1/4 pound patties for $9.29 a package. They also carry afrozen seafood mix - wild caught - raw Octopus, raw Cuttlefish,raw Squid, raw Shrimp and cooked Clams or Mussels - 1 poundfor $3.99. I

like to simmer the seafood in a small amount ofwater, steam organic cabbage cut in long shreds to resemblespaghetti, add spaghetti sauce and seafood and eat !Remember to buy and eat only Wild Caught not Farm raised fish.Here in Florida, I must say Publix is doing a good job supplying fresh, organic fruits and veggies at a competitive price to Whole Foods and often I find myself not buying things at Whole Foods and getting them at Publix. Examples:On July 18th at Whole Foods a 6 oz. package of fresh, organic Raspberries was $5.99 whereas at Publix the same was $2.99.Publix - Delallo Organic Olive Oil Cold Pressed, Unfiltered, $11.29 Whole Foods Delallo identical except Filtered $12.99 I prefer the unfiletered - (less processed) and $1.70 cheaper.If anyone else would like to share some general information on whereto find organic

food and where to find the best prices, email me pleaseand I'll share your sources with the group.I also have a bean salad recipe (cooked and raw) that I'll be sharingsoon. Easy to prepare and extra yummy in warm summer weather.Until then - may you find, prepare and grow healthfilled foods.ValoriePublix* or your local grocery store chain (lots of stores have an organicsection)

[Guest guest]

I work at an organic farm in exchange for a farm share. The local CSA farm

charges 325.00 for a 16 week subscription. That sounds like a lot, but there is

quite a bit in each box. Yesterday my farm share was:

 

Purslane (6 ounces)

gold yukon potatoes (2 pounds)

red onions (6 small)

green beans (6 ounces)

chili peppers (4 large)

sweet green peppers (3 large)

cucumbers (2 medium)

red slicing tomatoes (2 pounds)

pattypan squash (5 medium)

Zuchini (1 large)

fresh mint (4 stalks)

peaches (14 medium)

bouquet of sunflowers

 

I have ordered from Azure standard in the past. They have excellent prices on

bulk orders and a very good selection of organic. This has saved us a bunch of

money. We have received cornmeal, oatmeal, rice, beans, cinnamon, taco

seasoning, soy milk powder, soft wheat berries, taco seasoning and vegetable

broth. All were excellent quality. We get together with several other families

and order a minimum of 550.00 and it is delivered to a central place along their

delivery route. It might be worth checking out.

 

Michelle in NV

 

herbal remedies , Valorie <Valorie wrote:

>

> Hello My Health Conscious Friends !

>

> I'm spending more time looking for organic food

> and comparing prices these days. I find myself

> not purchasing items I might have bought in years

> past but now the prices are too high.

>

> How about you?

> I imagine you are finding yourself in the same boat

> I'm in. When the price of food is going up, what

> healthy, affordable food is out there for you and

> your family ? I'm seriously considering rice and

> beans but more on that in my next email.

>

> Here are some things I came across within the past month

> that may be of help to some of you.

>

> For those of you who have a Costco membership -

> you may or may not know -

>

> Coleman's organic chicken thighs boneless $3.99/lb.

> Coleman's organic chicken breasts boneless $5.99/lb.

>

> We were told today they carry Organic Ground Beef.

> They were out of it so I don't know the price.

>

> Cascadian Farms frozen berry mix

> Organic Blueberries, Organic Blackberries, Organic Raspberries

> $10.99 for 3 pounds of frozen berries

>

> I saw fresh, organic Raspberries at Whole Foods this past weekend for

> $5.99 for 6 ounces (small plastic Driscoll package) = $1.00 an ounce.

> Normally they are $2.99 or $3.99 = 50 cents an ounce and 66.5 cents an ounce

>

> At Publix*, the cost is $3.99 for 10 ounces of Cascadian Farms, frozen,

> Organic Berry mix with Strawberries instead of Raspberries

>

> Try 23 cents an ounce at Costco to 40 cents an ounce at Publix

>

> Publix does have Coleman's Organic Beef Hamburger Patties

> 8 - 1/4 pound patties for $9.29 a package. They also carry a

> frozen seafood mix - wild caught - raw Octopus, raw Cuttlefish,

> raw Squid, raw Shrimp and cooked Clams or Mussels - 1 pound

> for $3.99. I like to simmer the seafood in a small amount of

> water, steam organic cabbage cut in long shreds to resemble

> spaghetti, add spaghetti sauce and seafood and eat !

> Remember to buy and eat only Wild Caught not Farm raised fish.

>

> Here in Florida, I must say Publix is doing a good job supplying

> fresh, organic fruits and veggies at a competitive price to Whole

> Foods and often I find myself not buying things at Whole Foods

> and getting them at Publix. Examples:

>

> On July 18th at Whole Foods a 6 oz. package of fresh, organic

> Raspberries was $5.99 whereas at Publix the same was $2.99.

>

> Publix - Delallo Organic Olive Oil Cold Pressed, *Unfiltered, $11.29 *

> Whole Foods Delallo identical except* Filtered $12.99

> I prefer the unfiletered - (less processed) and $1.70 cheaper.

>

> *If anyone else would like to share some general information on where

> to find organic food and where to find the best prices, email me please

> and I'll share your sources with the group.

>

> I also have a bean salad recipe (cooked and raw) that I'll be sharing

> soon. Easy to prepare and extra yummy in warm summer weather.

>

> Until then - may you find, prepare and grow healthfilled foods.

>

> Valorie

>

> Publix* or your local grocery store chain (lots of stores have an organic

> section)

>

[Guest guest]

I am very lucky to have a co-op of sorts

close to me. It is comprised of a bunch of local organic/naturally

grown farmers within a 100 mile radius of Athens GA. They offer

meat, veggies, flowers, baked goods, milk, juices, fruit. It

is not like a CSA in that you get to choose what you want to buy, you

don't just get a box of whatever is being harvested. I love

Athens Locally Grown. I've been thinking of seeing about

starting something similar so it would be closer to me. Of

course, we have Whole Foods and Publix, and Ingles. Ingles has more

organic choices than Publix and better prices. I can't afford

Whole Foods. Of course, this time of year I have my garden too

:-).

 

At 10:25 AM 7/21/2009, you wrote:

Oh, how I envy those of you who have organic foods available in your

area. I would have to drive at least an hour to find any type of

grocery store that carries organic. Food Lion is starting to carry

some here - but only a few frozen items and the rest are prepared-type

foods - no meats, chicken, fruits or veggies (boohoo)!! So, I

bought myself a Tersano food sanitizer to try to get at least some of the

bad stuff off my meats, fruits and veggies. Guess that's the best I can

do for now. Any suggestions on how to improve the quality of the

food I can get would be greatly appreciated. Lin Kellum

 

 

Leslie Montemayor

We worry about what a child will be tomorrow, yet we forget that he

is someone today.

Stacie Tauscher

The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil. It is not for

you to choose what he shall know, what he shall do. It is chosen and

foreordained and he only holds the key to his own secret.

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

" All that we are is the result of what we have thought. "

Buddha

[Guest guest]

I don't know where you live, but I am guessing the south since you mentioned Food Lion. I live in Ohio and do the majority of my shopping at Meijer (egional offices out of Michigan), and they have a line of "natural meats". They are a bit more expensive than regular meats in the case. The literature states that this meat is "antibiotic and hormone free". Talking with the meat manager (I guess they aren't called butchers anymore!), he told me that the animals are taken off of any antibiotics or hormones three months prior to being butchered so that all the material can be out of meat in this time. I don't know if all the hormones/antibiotics are out in this time, but I know it has to be purer than the meat that is butchered without taking the animals off of these substances prior to butchering. A few weeks ago they had the ground meat on sale for $2.19 a pound!!! I bought 10 pounds as the cost is normally $3.49 pound! You might try to find a small local meat market or store that sells meats that are locally raised and that are not full of these substances.

Are you growing any of your own veggies? And I am sure there must be a local farm market of some kind near you. Just this past week I have passed two road-side sales of Ohio grown corn. Just people with a pickup full of sweet corn and a handmade sign stating sweet corn for sale by the dozen. One was in someone's private driveway; the other was just on a busy empty corner (no permit, I'm sure as it wouldn't be needed here).

many people even here in town where I live (a small city) will put out signs for toamtoes or cukes or green beans for sale out of their excess in garden.

Look around as you might be surprised at what you can find. I don't live in a major city (like th ecapitol, Columbus), and I live in a still rather agricultural county, but not too far from three other agricultural counties.

Ask around, too. You might find someone gardens and would be more than happy to share their extras!

Good luck!

 

Lori"I feel ashamed that so many of us cannot imagine a better way to do things than locking children up all day in cells instead of letting them grow up knowing their families, mingling with the world, assuming real obligations, striving to be independent and self-reliant and free." - John Taylor Gatto

 

herbal remedies From: escentialhealthDate: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:25:44 -0700Re: {Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Prices

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, how I envy those of you who have organic foods available in your area. I would have to drive at least an hour to find any type of grocery store that carries organic. Food Lion is starting to carry some here - but only a few frozen items and the rest are prepared-type foods - no meats, chicken, fruits or veggies (boohoo)!! So, I bought myself a Tersano food sanitizer to try to get at least some of the bad stuff off my meats, fruits and veggies. Guess that's the best I can do for now. Any suggestions on how to improve the quality of the food I can get would be greatly appreciated. Lin Kellum --- On Mon, 7/20/09, Valorie <Valorie (AT) AcademyOfNaturalHealing (DOT) com> wrote:

Valorie <Valorie (AT) AcademyOfNaturalHealing (DOT) .com>{Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Pricesherbal remedies (AT) Groups (DOT) comDate: Monday, July 20, 2009, 10:30 PM

Hello My Health Conscious Friends !I'm spending more time looking for organic foodand comparing prices these days. I find myselfnot purchasing items I might have bought in yearspast but now the prices are too high.How about you?I imagine you are finding yourself in the same boatI'm in. When the price of food is going up, whathealthy, affordable food is out there for you andyour family ? I'm seriously considering rice andbeans but more on that in my next email.Here are some things I came across within the past month that may be of help to some of you.For those of you who have a Costco membership -you may or may not know - Coleman's organic chicken thighs boneless $3.99/lb. Coleman's organic chicken breasts boneless $5.99/lb.We were told today they carry Organic Ground Beef.They were out of it so I don't know the price. Cascadian Farms frozen berry mix Organic Blueberries, Organic Blackberries, Organic Raspberries $10.99 for 3 pounds of frozen berries I saw fresh, organic Raspberries at Whole Foods this past weekend for$5.99 for 6 ounces (small plastic Driscoll package) = $1.00 an ounce.Normally they are $2.99 or $3.99 = 50 cents an ounce and 66.5 cents an ounceAt Publix*, the cost is $3.99 for 10 ounces of Cascadian Farms, frozen,Organic Berry mix with Strawberries instead of RaspberriesTry 23 cents an ounce at Costco to 40 cents an ounce at PublixPublix does have Coleman's Organic Beef Hamburger Patties8 - 1/4 pound patties for $9.29 a package. They also carry afrozen seafood mix - wild caught - raw Octopus, raw Cuttlefish,raw Squid, raw Shrimp and cooked Clams or Mussels - 1 poundfor $3.99. I like to simmer the seafood in a small amount ofwater, steam organic cabbage cut in long shreds to resemblespaghetti, add spaghetti sauce and seafood and eat !Remember to buy and eat only Wild Caught not Farm raised fish.Here in Florida, I must say Publix is doing a good job supplying fresh, organic fruits and veggies at a competitive price to Whole Foods and often I find myself not buying things at Whole Foods and getting them at Publix. Examples:On July 18th at Whole Foods a 6 oz. package of fresh, organic Raspberries was $5.99 whereas at Publix the same was $2.99.Publix - Delallo Organic Olive Oil Cold Pressed, Unfiltered, $11.29 Whole Foods Delallo identical except Filtered $12.99 I prefer the unfiletered - (less processed) and $1.70 cheaper.If anyone else would like to share some general information on whereto find organic food and where to find the best prices, email me pleaseand I'll share your sources with the group.I also have a bean salad recipe (cooked and raw) that I'll be sharingsoon. Easy to prepare and extra yummy in warm summer weather.Until then - may you find, prepare and grow healthfilled foods.ValoriePublix* or your local grocery store chain (lots of stores have an organicsection)

 

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Thanks for your help, and I do live in the south. We actually do grow some of our own veggies and I try to frequent the farmer's market here (meager though it is). It's just very difficult to find any type of grass fed beef or free range chicken. If I have to drive hours to get it, the gas prices coupled with the high cost of the product just puts it out of my price range. I have been doing a lot of searching on the internet - I've actually bought some bison and found a place in Texas that has a pretty good deal (at least I think so) on grass fed beef. I'll just keep looking - maybe our area will come out of the "stone age" soon - we always seem to be at least 10 years behind the rest of the country when it comes to anything "natural". Lin--- On Wed, 7/22/09, Lori Smith <homeschoolmom42 wrote:

Lori Smith <homeschoolmom42RE: {Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Prices"Bryan Schillington" <herbal_remedies >Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 12:22 PM

I don't know where you live, but I am guessing the south since you mentioned Food Lion. I live in Ohio and do the majority of my shopping at Meijer (egional offices out of Michigan), and they have a line of "natural meats". They are a bit more expensive than regular meats in the case. The literature states that this meat is "antibiotic and hormone free". Talking with the meat manager (I guess they aren't called butchers anymore!), he told me that the animals are taken off of any antibiotics or hormones three months prior to being butchered so that all the material can be out of meat in this time. I don't know if all the hormones/antibiotic s are out in this time, but I know it has to be purer than the meat that is butchered without taking the animals off of these substances prior to butchering. A few weeks ago they had the ground meat on sale for $2.19 a pound!!! I bought 10 pounds as the cost is normally $3.49 pound! You might try to find a

small local meat market or store that sells meats that are locally raised and that are not full of these substances.Are you growing any of your own veggies? And I am sure there must be a local farm market of some kind near you. Just this past week I have passed two road-side sales of Ohio grown corn. Just people with a pickup full of sweet corn and a handmade sign stating sweet corn for sale by the dozen. One was in someone's private driveway; the other was just on a busy empty corner (no permit, I'm sure as it wouldn't be needed here).many people even here in town where I live (a small city) will put out signs for toamtoes or cukes or green beans for sale out of their excess in garden.Look around as you might be surprised at what you can find. I don't live in a major city (like th ecapitol, Columbus), and I live in a still rather agricultural county, but not too far from three other agricultural counties. Ask around, too. You might

find someone gardens and would be more than happy to share their extras!Good luck! Lori"I feel ashamed that so many of us cannot imagine a better way to do things than locking children up all day in cells instead of letting them grow up knowing their families, mingling with the world, assuming real obligations, striving to be independent and self-reliant and free." - John Taylor Gatto

 

herbal remediesescentialhealth@ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:25:44 -0700Re: {Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Prices

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, how I envy those of you who have organic foods available in your area. I would have to drive at least an hour to find any type of grocery store that carries organic. Food Lion is starting to carry some here - but only a few frozen items and the rest are prepared-type foods - no meats, chicken, fruits or veggies (boohoo)!! So, I bought myself a Tersano food sanitizer to try to get at least some of the bad stuff off my meats, fruits and veggies. Guess that's the best I can do for now. Any suggestions on how to improve the quality of the food I can get would be greatly appreciated. Lin Kellum --- On Mon, 7/20/09, Valorie <Valorie@AcademyOfNa turalHealing. com> wrote:

Valorie <Valorie@AcademyOfNa turalHealing. .com>{Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Pricesherbal remedies@ Groups. comMonday, July 20, 2009, 10:30 PM

Hello My Health Conscious Friends !I'm spending more time looking for organic foodand comparing prices these days. I find myselfnot purchasing items I might have bought in yearspast but now the prices are too high.How about you?I imagine you are finding yourself in the same boatI'm in. When the price of food is going up, whathealthy, affordable food is out there for you andyour family ? I'm seriously considering rice andbeans but more on that in my next email.Here are some things I came across within the past month that may be of help to some of you.For those of you who have a Costco membership -you may or may not know - Coleman's organic chicken thighs boneless $3.99/lb. Coleman's organic chicken breasts boneless $5.99/lb.We were told today they carry Organic Ground Beef.They were out of it

so I don't know the price. Cascadian Farms frozen berry mix Organic Blueberries, Organic Blackberries, Organic Raspberries $10.99 for 3 pounds of frozen berries I saw fresh, organic Raspberries at Whole Foods this past weekend for$5.99 for 6 ounces (small plastic Driscoll package) = $1.00 an ounce.Normally they are $2.99 or $3.99 = 50 cents an ounce and 66.5 cents an ounceAt Publix*, the cost is $3.99 for 10 ounces of Cascadian Farms, frozen,Organic Berry mix with Strawberries instead of RaspberriesTry 23 cents an ounce at Costco to 40 cents an ounce at PublixPublix does have Coleman's Organic Beef Hamburger Patties8 - 1/4 pound patties for $9.29 a package. They also carry afrozen seafood mix - wild caught - raw Octopus, raw Cuttlefish,raw Squid, raw Shrimp and cooked Clams or Mussels - 1 poundfor $3.99. I

like to simmer the seafood in a small amount ofwater, steam organic cabbage cut in long shreds to resemblespaghetti, add spaghetti sauce and seafood and eat !Remember to buy and eat only Wild Caught not Farm raised fish.Here in Florida, I must say Publix is doing a good job supplying fresh, organic fruits and veggies at a competitive price to Whole Foods and often I find myself not buying things at Whole Foods and getting them at Publix. Examples:On July 18th at Whole Foods a 6 oz. package of fresh, organic Raspberries was $5.99 whereas at Publix the same was $2.99.Publix - Delallo Organic Olive Oil Cold Pressed, Unfiltered, $11.29 Whole Foods Delallo identical except Filtered $12.99 I prefer the unfiletered - (less processed) and $1.70 cheaper.If anyone else would like to share some general information on whereto find organic

food and where to find the best prices, email me pleaseand I'll share your sources with the group.I also have a bean salad recipe (cooked and raw) that I'll be sharingsoon. Easy to prepare and extra yummy in warm summer weather.Until then - may you find, prepare and grow healthfilled foods.ValoriePublix* or your local grocery store chain (lots of stores have an organicsection)

 

 

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Where in the south do you live? There is a site on the internet called Local

Harvest that lists farms and dairies in every state; I found organic meat and

vegetables available in my area of North Georgia that I didn't know existed.

There is even a cafe that specializes in local produce and organics in my small

town; they have been in business for two years and I didn't know about it until

I found the Local Harvest site.

 

herbal remedies , Lin Kellum <escentialhealth wrote:

>

> Thanks for your help, and I do live in the south. We actually do grow some of

our own veggies and I try to frequent the farmer's market here (meager though it

is).  It's just very difficult to find

[Guest guest]

I wasn't even thinking grass fed beef! I was thinking "inside the box" as to what you could find at the store! Sorry.

There are actually several farms within 20 miles of me advertising "grass fed beef" for sale! I haven't stopped yet because I am afraid of the sticker price!I have just been driving and saw signs...

You obviously live in a small town, which means you must have farms nearby, which means you could randomly stop and ask the farmers if they are interested in selling you meat or veggies. This is how I found a raw milk supplier. He didn't agree right away, he talked to me for awhile, then agreed to sell me milk for my "pets". Okay! His suggestion, not mine. He knew what I wanted it for as I had told him. He was just covering his arse! and I was able to get raw milk for $2.00 a gallon! Awesome price! He has since moved (was Amish) and I had stopped going as gas had gone over $4 a gallon and I couldn't justify the price. Anyway, it was nice while it lasted (more than a year).

Have you thought to show up at a village council meeting and suggest that they sponsor a weekly Farmer's Market on the square (if they have one), or in their downtown area? Many towns are doing this now. It benefits those who grow and those who wish to purchase. Sometimes it just takes one person who is persistent to get the ball rolling. I hope you are able to find what you want!

 

Lori

"I feel ashamed that so many of us cannot imagine a better way to do things than locking children up all day in cells instead of letting them grow up knowing their families, mingling with the world, assuming real obligations, striving to be independent and self-reliant and free." - John Taylor Gatto

 

herbal remedies From: escentialhealthDate: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:56:53 -0700RE: {Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Prices

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for your help, and I do live in the south. We actually do grow some of our own veggies and I try to frequent the farmer's market here (meager though it is). It's just very difficult to find any type of grass fed beef or free range chicken. If I have to drive hours to get it, the gas prices coupled with the high cost of the product just puts it out of my price range. I have been doing a lot of searching on the internet - I've actually bought some bison and found a place in Texas that has a pretty good deal (at least I think so) on grass fed beef. I'll just keep looking - maybe our area will come out of the "stone age" soon - we always seem to be at least 10 years behind the rest of the country when it comes to anything "natural". Lin--- On Wed, 7/22/09, Lori Smith <homeschoolmom42 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Lori Smith <homeschoolmom42 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com>RE: {Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Prices"Bryan Schillington" <herbal_remedies >Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 12:22 PM

I don't know where you live, but I am guessing the south since you mentioned Food Lion. I live in Ohio and do the majority of my shopping at Meijer (egional offices out of Michigan), and they have a line of "natural meats". They are a bit more expensive than regular meats in the case. The literature states that this meat is "antibiotic and hormone free". Talking with the meat manager (I guess they aren't called butchers anymore!), he told me that the animals are taken off of any antibiotics or hormones three months prior to being butchered so that all the material can be out of meat in this time. I don't know if all the hormones/antibiotic s are out in this time, but I know it has to be purer than the meat that is butchered without taking the animals off of these substances prior to butchering. A few weeks ago they had the ground meat on sale for $2.19 a pound!!! I bought 10 pounds as the cost is normally $3.49 pound! You might try to find a small local meat market or store that sells meats that are locally raised and that are not full of these substances.Are you growing any of your own veggies? And I am sure there must be a local farm market of some kind near you. Just this past week I have passed two road-side sales of Ohio grown corn. Just people with a pickup full of sweet corn and a handmade sign stating sweet corn for sale by the dozen. One was in someone's private driveway; the other was just on a busy empty corner (no permit, I'm sure as it wouldn't be needed here).many people even here in town where I live (a small city) will put out signs for toamtoes or cukes or green beans for sale out of their excess in garden.Look around as you might be surprised at what you can find. I don't live in a major city (like th ecapitol, Columbus), and I live in a still rather agricultural county, but not too far from three other agricultural counties. Ask around, too. You might find someone gardens and would be more than happy to share their extras!Good luck! Lori"I feel ashamed that so many of us cannot imagine a better way to do things than locking children up all day in cells instead of letting them grow up knowing their families, mingling with the world, assuming real obligations, striving to be independent and self-reliant and free." - John Taylor Gatto

 

herbal remediesescentialhealth@ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:25:44 -0700Re: {Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Prices

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, how I envy those of you who have organic foods available in your area. I would have to drive at least an hour to find any type of grocery store that carries organic. Food Lion is starting to carry some here - but only a few frozen items and the rest are prepared-type foods - no meats, chicken, fruits or veggies (boohoo)!! So, I bought myself a Tersano food sanitizer to try to get at least some of the bad stuff off my meats, fruits and veggies. Guess that's the best I can do for now. Any suggestions on how to improve the quality of the food I can get would be greatly appreciated. Lin Kellum --- On Mon, 7/20/09, Valorie <Valorie@AcademyOfNa turalHealing. com> wrote:

Valorie <Valorie@AcademyOfNa turalHealing. .com>{Herbal Remedies} Organic Food, Sources and Pricesherbal remedies@ Groups. comMonday, July 20, 2009, 10:30 PM

Hello My Health Conscious Friends !I'm spending more time looking for organic foodand comparing prices these days. I find myselfnot purchasing items I might have bought in yearspast but now the prices are too high.How about you?I imagine you are finding yourself in the same boatI'm in. When the price of food is going up, whathealthy, affordable food is out there for you andyour family ? I'm seriously considering rice andbeans but more on that in my next email.Here are some things I came across within the past month that may be of help to some of you.For those of you who have a Costco membership -you may or may not know - Coleman's organic chicken thighs boneless $3.99/lb. Coleman's organic chicken breasts boneless $5.99/lb.We were told today they carry Organic Ground Beef.They were out of it so I don't know the price. Cascadian Farms frozen berry mix Organic Blueberries, Organic Blackberries, Organic Raspberries $10.99 for 3 pounds of frozen berries I saw fresh, organic Raspberries at Whole Foods this past weekend for$5.99 for 6 ounces (small plastic Driscoll package) = $1.00 an ounce.Normally they are $2.99 or $3.99 = 50 cents an ounce and 66.5 cents an ounceAt Publix*, the cost is $3.99 for 10 ounces of Cascadian Farms, frozen,Organic Berry mix with Strawberries instead of RaspberriesTry 23 cents an ounce at Costco to 40 cents an ounce at PublixPublix does have Coleman's Organic Beef Hamburger Patties8 - 1/4 pound patties for $9.29 a package. They also carry afrozen seafood mix - wild caught - raw Octopus, raw Cuttlefish,raw Squid, raw Shrimp and cooked Clams or Mussels - 1 poundfor $3.99. I like to simmer the seafood in a small amount ofwater, steam organic cabbage cut in long shreds to resemblespaghetti, add spaghetti sauce and seafood and eat !Remember to buy and eat only Wild Caught not Farm raised fish.Here in Florida, I must say Publix is doing a good job supplying fresh, organic fruits and veggies at a competitive price to Whole Foods and often I find myself not buying things at Whole Foods and getting them at Publix. Examples:On July 18th at Whole Foods a 6 oz. package of fresh, organic Raspberries was $5.99 whereas at Publix the same was $2.99.Publix - Delallo Organic Olive Oil Cold Pressed, Unfiltered, $11.29 Whole Foods Delallo identical except Filtered $12.99 I prefer the unfiletered - (less processed) and $1.70 cheaper.If anyone else would like to share some general information on whereto find organic food and where to find the best prices, email me pleaseand I'll share your sources with the group.I also have a bean salad recipe (cooked and raw) that I'll be sharingsoon. Easy to prepare and extra yummy in warm summer weather.Until then - may you find, prepare and grow healthfilled foods.ValoriePublix* or your local grocery store chain (lots of stores have an organicsection)

 

 

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