Organic Food
Revolution T-Organics
Anyone who has spent time in the Northwest knows what the bears know: life without huckleberries just isn't as sweet. But the forest delicacies usually become over-sweetened, artificially colored, purple products. Imagine my delight at finding Revolution T-Organics' delicate Huckleberry Red Herbal at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show this afternoon. Relaxing with its subtle fruitiness has been the highlight of my day, but my huckleberry partiality doesn't mean the other flavors fail to measure up: try Scottish Breakfast, Green Earl Grey, and White Chai.
I'm also happy about the T-Organics packaging. The elegant, Biodegradable Pyramid Tea Bags give you a clear view of the full-leaf tea you're about to enjoy. Conventional, nylon bags take centuries to decompose, whereas the corn variety pouching these bits of goodness will disappear within months. The sleek canisters are reusable and recyclable. Perfect: the flavor lingers, but the packaging can disappear.
By Kyeann Sayer | January 24, 2006 in Organic Food
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Why Eat Organic? Because You Love Eating Well
Consumer Reports:
Chemical health risks of conventionally produced foods
When it pays to buy organic
When buying organic pays (and doesn't)
Some of the most exciting culinary innovations of the last thirty plus years have emerged from an impulse to enjoy the pleasures of fresh, organic foods. Until recently, however, organic produce and gourmet products were hard to for all but the most determined to come by.
You may hear about the growing organic market, and spot the labels, but still wonder what organic food is all about. There are two main reasons to eat organic: for health and to support growers who don't use harmful chemicals. A growing body of research shows that herbicides, pesticides and hormones from conventionally grown foods stay in our bodies and can have harmful effects, especially on children. The large amounts of chemical residue from conventional production accumulate in soil and water and then affect plant life and other animals.
If you decide to integrate more organic foods into your diet, how do you navigate the labels and get the most for your money? Many trust Consumer Reports, so we'll use their recently released information as a starting point. Here is what they have to say about the meaning of organic labels:
Continue reading "Why Eat Organic? Because You Love Eating Well"
By Kyeann Sayer | January 9, 2006 in Organic Food
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Organic Food Writers Wanted
Daily Olive is looking for organic food writers who would like to contribute to our new Organic Food section. Daily Olive is a growing gourmet food and wine blog website dedicated to today's contemporary food lifestyles. Our postings are selected to highlight the people, trends, and products that are shaping the food world today.
We are seeking contributions from food writers, journalists, growers, distributors, and other interested parties on any facet of the organic food world. Each posting will include the contributor's by-line for credit and weblink to their website.
Please submit writing samples and your resume to robert[at]dailyolive[dot]com.
By Robert | September 20, 2005 in Daily Olive News, Organic Food
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Online Organic Food Sources
The internet has lots of information on organic foods and here's two that we find useful and dependable. In the Wall Street Journal, Diamond Organics was recently reviewed as one of their favorite online organic food purveyors.
Check out Diamond Organics for home delivered fresh organic produce, meats, groceries, and more. Then, check out Local Harvest for a complete directory of organic producers from small farms, farmers markets, to other regional food sources. In addition, Local Harvest's online store helps small producers get their goods out to customers outside of their local area.
Website: Diamond Organics & Local Harvest
By Robert | July 17, 2005 in Organic Food
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