Guest guest Report post Posted August 7, 2006 I would love to have some more turnip and parsnip recipes. I use both already, but can't find many recipes with them. Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - genny_y2k Monday, August 07, 2006 9:03 AM Question of the Week Is there a vegetable that you are curious about trying but don't know how to prepare it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 8, 2006 OK--had to think about this one! I've always heard people mention Rhubarb. I have no idea what it is--except I have a vague idea it looks like Swiss Chard, but has special preparation rules. Paula , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > Is there a vegetable that you are curious about trying but don't know > how to prepare it? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 8, 2006 I like Rhubarb. Quite unique. It's basically a sour fruit and looks like celeri. Most is green and red color. As kids we used dip the raw rhubarb sticks in sugar and eat it like celeri. I remember liking it a lot. Now I guess I would likely only eat it in pies as I have before. You basically make rhubarb pie as you would make apple pie. You can cook (softens) the rhubarb as you would apples, add sugar, and other ingredients for the pie filling. It's quite sour (sweet kind of sour) in it's raw form so you really have to add some type of sugar to it whether in a pie, a puree, or raw. It's been a long time since I've had it. Paula <paulakward wrote: OK--had to think about this one! I've always heard people mention Rhubarb. I have no idea what it is--except I have a vague idea it looks like Swiss Chard, but has special preparation rules. Paula , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > Is there a vegetable that you are curious about trying but don't know > how to prepare it? > Get on board. You're invited to try the new Mail Beta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 9, 2006 HI Love them too - but you HAVE to do something about them...they are REALLY sour ! If you just eat them raw the exprecion on you face is extremely intertaining !!!! LOL.... but they are so wonderfull, when softened a bit, sweetend and used in jams, pies, soups,drinks, .... i am sorry , right now i dont have any receipies (not home at the moment...will tjek later ) I remember a recepie on salat with Rhubarb and cucumber....really delicious !!! hugs rise ^--^ (>'o'<) rise (,,) (,,) rises http://www.rises.dk http://community.webshots.com/user/artderise ---- Freebird005 08/09/06 05:15:59 Re: Re: Question of the Week I like Rhubarb. Quite unique. It's basically a sour fruit and looks like celeri. Most is green and red color. As kids we used dip the raw rhubarb sticks in sugar and eat it like celeri. I remember liking it a lot. Now I guess I would likely only eat it in pies as I have before. You basically make rhubarb pie as you would make apple pie. You can cook (softens) the rhubarb as you would apples, add sugar, and other ingredients for the pie filling. It's quite sour (sweet kind of sour) in it s raw form so you really have to add some type of sugar to it whether in a pie, a puree, or raw. It's been a long time since I've had it. Paula <paulakward wrote: OK--had to think about this one! I've always heard people mention Rhubarb. I have no idea what it is--except I have a vague idea it looks like Swiss Chard, but has special preparation rules. Paula , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > Is there a vegetable that you are curious about trying but don't know > how to prepare it? > Get on board. You're invited to try the new Mail Beta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 9, 2006 No, not really any I can think of that I am curious about on my own. But I am always learning about new ones via these groups, so the posts people make about some veg I have never heard of or tried before is what usually gets me interested. ~ PT ~ Once you have heard the lark, known the swish of feet through hill-top grass and smelt the earth made ready for the seed, you are never again going to be fully happy about the cities and towns that man carries like a crippling weight upon his back. ~ Gwyn Thomas ~~~*~~~*~~~> , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > Is there a vegetable you are curious about trying but don't know how to > prepare? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 9, 2006 This is a fun question! I'm curious about Taro roots. I've just started working with Yucca/Casava roots and love them. I've had Taro chips, but was hoping for a less oily idea. Thanks! Heidi > > Is there a vegetable you are curious about trying but don't know how to > > prepare? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 13, 2006 80% everything I can, I don't care how much it costs. (I have to, my son has a liver condition) meg On 8/13/06, genny_y2k <genny_y2k wrote: > How much of your weekly produce is organic? > What organic products/produce do you most often buy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 13, 2006 I would say 75%. I try to make sure green onions, celery, romaines, zucchini, radishes, greens and any veggie I don't peel are organic. I usually don't if it's butternut squash, potatoes or avocados. Donna genny_y2k <genny_y2k wrote: How much of your weekly produce is organic? What organic products/produce do you most often buy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 13, 2006 Almost all. I work for an organic produce delivery company and I'm very fortunate my great boss insists I not pay for my bins of organic produce. Things I will not buy unless I know they are organic: Strawberries (the single most sprayed crop in the US), Cucumbers and Apples (both also highly sprayed and you can taste the difference!) I also only buy organic soy milk. I stock up cases when it's on sale. Peace, Diane , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > How much of your weekly produce is organic? > What organic products/produce do you most often buy? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 13, 2006 Now, I'd say 95% +. It's been the easiest thing to convert over since it has to be bought often. I am not one to throw things away so when the other things get used up and I need more, then I'll buy organic if at all possible. I buy lots of fruit - mainly apples, grapes, oranges. I buy salad fixins - spinach, Romaine or leaf, green onions, grape tomatoes, broccoli, carrots... Debbie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 13, 2006 I agree there - the smell and taste of organic apples is amazing. Debbie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 13, 2006 I also have found organic milk, soy milk, spaghetti sauce, pasta, meat (for hubby and daughter) and grains for bread making. Debbie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 14, 2006 I would guess 80-90 percent organic. I always make sure I get organic greens (collards, kale, etc), tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower. Jade genny_y2k <genny_y2k wrote: How much of your weekly produce is organic? What organic products/produce do you most often buy? Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 14, 2006 We buy 80% organic produce. It is difficult to find alot of variety in organic produce around here. We buy as many organic items as possible - Earth balance, Silk, cheeses, tomato sauces, etc. Cyndy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 14, 2006 They are just starting to sell organic food around here. It is very hard and very expensive here. My children can go through fresh fruits and vegetables very quickly. I would say about 40% of my grocery is organic. But in this area you cannot get much organic...even from the farmer's markets. On 8/14/06, moonspritetopaz <moonspritetopaz wrote: > > We buy 80% organic produce. It is difficult to find alot of variety in > organic produce around here. We buy as many organic items as possible - > Earth balance, Silk, cheeses, tomato sauces, etc. > Cyndy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 14, 2006 Hi Chrissy, Some of the farmers I have talked to at our farmer's market do use organic methods but just aren't certified because of the cost of the cert. process. They never seem to mind me asking about thier farming methods and it's fun to learn about. Maybe some of your farmers are in the same boat? Peace, Diane , Chrissy <dasluv wrote: > > They are just starting to sell organic food around here. It is very hard and > very expensive here. My children can go through fresh fruits and vegetables > very quickly. I would say about 40% of my grocery is organic. But in this > area you cannot get much organic...even from the farmer's markets. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 15, 2006 Gee, I don't know. I just do what I can afford. Sometimes I get lucky and find good sales at the Grocery Outlet store on organic canned items or veggies. Then I am really happy. In the summer it is easier to buy most all my fresh produce organic at the Farmer's Market downtown. After they close up in November it is hit or miss at the stores. ~ PT ~ So long as man remains free he strives for nothing so incessantly and so painfully as to find someone to worship. ~ Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoevsky (1821-1881) ~~~*~~~*~~~> , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > How much of your weekly produce is organic? > What organic products/produce do you most often buy? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 16, 2006 I haven't answered yet... I don't have a specific list, though I appreciate the info about the more pesticide-heavy products. I am buying more and more organic. It used to be depending on my cash flow/price difference, but I am leaning more towards organic regardless of price. I not only buy organic produce, but milk and dairy products. On Saturday, I went to my local farmers market for the first time in years (like maybe 8-10 years). I noticed quite a few signs stating " we do not spray " which is probably how they try to convey their organic-ness without having to pass the expensive certification. Sharon genny_y2k wrote: > Do you buy organic and if so how much produce per week and what items > do you purchase? > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 16, 2006 I have been doing alot organically lately, so I would say about 40% of my foods are organic. My veggies are always organic, my daughter's baby food (if I dont make it). For me, It also depends on how much I can afford, because organic are usually a dollar or two more. , " ~ PT ~ " <patchouli_troll wrote: > > Gee, I don't know. I just do what I can afford. > Sometimes I get lucky and find good sales at > the Grocery Outlet store on organic canned > items or veggies. Then I am really happy. > > In the summer it is easier to buy most all my > fresh produce organic at the Farmer's Market > downtown. After they close up in November it > is hit or miss at the stores. > > ~ PT ~ > > So long as man remains free he strives for nothing so > incessantly and so painfully as to find someone to worship. > ~ Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoevsky (1821-1881) > ~~~*~~~*~~~> > , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k@> wrote: > > > > How much of your weekly produce is organic? > > What organic products/produce do you most often buy? > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 16, 2006 There is very little organic produce around here. I do get some at the farmer's market and some at WalMart's Super store. Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - genny_y2k Wednesday, August 16, 2006 10:48 AM Question of the Week Just a mid week reminder of the question of the week submitted by GeeGee. Do you buy organic and if so how much produce per week and what items do you purchase? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 16, 2006 Although there are just two of us, I get two CSA boxes of organic vegetables every week (one is $15.00 - the other $16.00). I love the surprises in my boxes. This week: heirloom tomatoes corn kale 2 #s yellow finn potatoes lots of red onions globe eggplants (2) canary melon orange honeydew melon 3/4 armenian cukes 2# mixed peppers grapes If I didn't buy CSAs, I could never afford such bountry. I do supplement when there are no greens in the boxes. This week I'll be buying salad greens and some herbs that we are not growing. But, that's it. There's usually plenty in the two boxes. Shen PEACE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 16, 2006 Good for you Shen! Way to support those local growers yay! Peace, Diane , Shenoa <artfxca wrote: > > Although there are just two of us, I get two CSA boxes of organic vegetables every week (one is $15.00 - the other $16.00). I love the surprises in my boxes. > This week: > heirloom tomatoes > corn > kale > 2 #s yellow finn potatoes > lots of red onions > globe eggplants (2) > canary melon > orange honeydew melon > 3/4 armenian cukes > 2# mixed peppers > grapes > If I didn't buy CSAs, I could never afford such bountry. > I do supplement when there are no greens in the boxes. This week I'll be buying salad > greens and some herbs that we are not growing. But, that's it. There's usually plenty in the two boxes. > Shen > > > > > PEACE! > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 16, 2006 I wish those CSA boxes were here. They sound so super!!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! , Shenoa <artfxca wrote: > > Although there are just two of us, I get two CSA boxes of organic vegetables every week (one is $15.00 - the other $16.00). I love the surprises in my boxes. > This week: > heirloom tomatoes > corn > kale > 2 #s yellow finn potatoes > lots of red onions > globe eggplants (2) > canary melon > orange honeydew melon > 3/4 armenian cukes > 2# mixed peppers > grapes > If I didn't buy CSAs, I could never afford such bountry. > I do supplement when there are no greens in the boxes. This week I'll be buying salad > greens and some herbs that we are not growing. But, that's it. There's usually plenty in the two boxes. > Shen > > > > > PEACE! > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 17, 2006 I buy about 50 percent organic. Bananas, avocados, potatoes, hard shelled squash, apples are the ones that aren't usually organic. Toni Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I'd say about 50 percent and I'm trying to work up to 75 percent. I don't always find them available and sometimes they are way out of price range for me. Vonda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
