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JennZ
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Organic Food
Does it taste the same? You know Im really concerned about the meat, does it taste like real meat?? I know dumb question but Im thinking of making the switch and want some info. TIA
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Posted 6/23/07 10:39 AM  |
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KPtoys
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Re: Organic Food
Yes, it is real meat IMO it tastes better than non organic but maybe it's just me.
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:42 AM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Organic Food
I actually bought organic chicken and thought it tasted grainy.  Not the consistency, but the taste...Kind of a wheaty aftertaste.
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:43 AM |
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JennZ
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Re: Organic Food
Veggies too? Im such a picky eater I dont want to spend the money and have it taste like garbage.
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:48 AM |
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Kara
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Re: Organic Food
Posted by JennZ
Veggies too? Im such a picky eater I dont want to spend the money and have it taste like garbage.
You sould really read up about organic veggies -- some of them aren't worth the extra $$ unless you're doing it mainly b/c you're opposed to the spraying of chemicals. (E.g., bananas - not worth buying organic b/c the spray only gets on the tough outer skin, which you don't eat. It doesn't penetrate it. Apples - worth buying organic because you normally eat the skin / skin is penetrable)
Somewhere I may still have a good list of what's worth buying organic and what isn't. I'll take a look and post it if I find it.
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:50 AM |
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Re: Organic Food
what are your reasons for wanting to eat organically?
I buy mostly all natural or organic meat, I find it tastes better, looks & smells more fresh from the day I buy it. My reasoning for it is I don't want to eat meat filled with antibiotics & steriods/hormones & I prefer more humane treatment of animals raised for consumption.
Now when it comes to produce, I try to buy local organic stuff. IMO buying fruits & veggies that are in season & grown locally is more important than organic usually.
For example banannas, they have to be shipped here from south america all year-the carbon footprint for one bushel of banannas is huge. So we try to eat exotic fruits in moderation. Berries that are grown here on LI & are in season now (especially organic)would be my first choice.
It's important to decide WHY you want to make a change, then decide how you'll do it. Just the word "organic" alone doesn't do it for me.
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| Posted 6/23/07 11:04 AM |
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Goobster
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Re: Organic Food
When I am home, I try to eat only organic meat, eggs, milk and veggies.
I find no difference really, but if any, a bit better, fresher tasting and I mentally feel better eating it. Which helps.
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| Posted 6/23/07 11:17 AM |
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KPtoys
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Re: Organic Food
Posted by KellyFG
Now when it comes to produce, I try to buy local organic stuff. IMO buying fruits & veggies that are in season & grown locally is more important than organic usually.
For example banannas, they have to be shipped here from south america all year-the carbon footprint for one bushel of banannas is huge. So we try to eat exotic fruits in moderation. Berries that are grown here on LI & are in season now (especially organic)would be my first choice.
It's important to decide WHY you want to make a change, then decide how you'll do it. Just the word "organic" alone doesn't do it for me.
I love garden of eve farm. Best of both worlds, organic AND local
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| Posted 6/23/07 11:25 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Organic Food
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I love garden of eve farm. Best of both worlds, organic AND local
Yup, that's my fav too!
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| Posted 6/23/07 1:56 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Organic Food
I think some of the fruit, like apples for instance, taste better. (no wax on organic apples, so you can actually taste the apple....)
The meats I also find taste a bit better.
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| Posted 6/23/07 5:51 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: Organic Food
If you ever eat organic chicken, you will not be able to go back to NON organic. Even when you cook it you will see and smell the difference.
Same goes for dairy. It is a world of difference.
Also, organic veggies and fruit acrually taste likes they should, not like a piece of cardboard that looks like a fruit.
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| Posted 6/23/07 7:01 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Organic Food
another thing that is interesting, the organic milk i buy doesn't go bad for about 4 weeks, unlike the regular milk. its hard to find sell by dates that are over two weeks
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| Posted 6/23/07 7:15 PM |
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BikerGrl
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Re: Organic Food
Posted by KellyFG
another thing that is interesting, the organic milk i buy doesn't go bad for about 4 weeks, unlike the regular milk. its hard to find sell by dates that are over two weeks
I noticed the same thing!!!
The sell by dates on the organic milk is like 4 weeks later usually!
I can buy usually 2 at a time at least!
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| Posted 6/24/07 12:13 AM |
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Re: Organic Food
Posted by KellyFG
what are your reasons for wanting to eat organically?
I buy mostly all natural or organic meat, I find it tastes better, looks & smells more fresh from the day I buy it. My reasoning for it is I don't want to eat meat filled with antibiotics & steriods/hormones & I prefer more humane treatment of animals raised for consumption.
Now when it comes to produce, I try to buy local organic stuff. IMO buying fruits & veggies that are in season & grown locally is more important than organic usually.
For example banannas, they have to be shipped here from south america all year-the carbon footprint for one bushel of banannas is huge. So we try to eat exotic fruits in moderation. Berries that are grown here on LI & are in season now (especially organic)would be my first choice.
It's important to decide WHY you want to make a change, then decide how you'll do it. Just the word "organic" alone doesn't do it for me.
I agree with you 100%
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Re: Organic Food
Posted by KellyFG
Posted by KPtoys
I love garden of eve farm. Best of both worlds, organic AND local
Yup, that's my fav too!
where is this? I live close to you guys too.
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| Posted 6/24/07 8:50 AM |
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KPtoys
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Re: Organic Food
Posted by Myrockette
Posted by KellyFG
Posted by KPtoys
I love garden of eve farm. Best of both worlds, organic AND local
Yup, that's my fav too!
where is this? I live close to you guys too.
Sound Avenue at the end of Northville Tpk.
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| Posted 6/24/07 9:36 AM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Organic Food
Posted by KellyFG
another thing that is interesting, the organic milk i buy doesn't go bad for about 4 weeks, unlike the regular milk. its hard to find sell by dates that are over two weeks
I noticed that too. What's the reason for that?
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Re: Organic Food
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Posted by KellyFG
another thing that is interesting, the organic milk i buy doesn't go bad for about 4 weeks, unlike the regular milk. its hard to find sell by dates that are over two weeks
I noticed that too. What's the reason for that?
Because its ultrapasteurized, heated at a higher temp than reg pasteurization, for a shorter time, then quickly chilled.
But once open, either will only last about a week.
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| Posted 6/25/07 2:14 AM |
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anything I've had that was organic has either tasted the same or better to me.
but mostly the same as non organic.
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Diane
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Re: Organic Food
I like the organic milk, and think it taste better, and lasts longer.
Im NOT into buying all organic, I just think it is all a big hype
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