Is Organic Food Accessible for Everyone? This topic is an argument floated by folks who have concerns about the ability of the poor to eat properly and as well as folks with money to spare. The question has some validity -- but personally I believe that everyone can -- and should -- eat well, organically and locally. It might just take more work and planning.
Tom Philpott's latest article in Grist really goes to the heart of the matter. It's an interesting read about an experiment he tried with a friend and a budget.
Now, as far as I can tell, there are still many hurdles to cross before local organic food is as accessible to everyone as it should be. And all of them are doable.
What it will mean for families on the edge, is another layer of survival, if fresh local foods are available, affordable, and easy to prepare. You need all three in order to make it really work.
And let's face it -- not all families have the luxury of time, even if they have other resources available. That's the kicker.
So one answer is going to be in how to teach people to prepare good, fast meals for themselves and their families. And part of the answer lies in cooking when there is time for it -- like on weekends -- in big batches that can be frozen for cooking later in the week.
If you would be cooking frozen dinners anyway, why not make them dinners you have prepared yourself in advance, without preservatives and added chemicals of questionable nutritional value or health benefits?
On my organic food web site, I will be working toward putting together ALL the pieces that help people at every level and means to eat well. Because I believe it's possible -- and the most sensible answer to our burgeoning problems with obesity, diabetes, and other preventable diseases.
It's not finished yet, but look for the sections on Organic Food on a Budget, and other pages on my site that help you put together all the elements you need, to feed yourself and everyone in your family great organic gourmet foods.
Yours for extraordinary dining -- for everyone,
Nancy
p.s. Find more great organic gourmet food -- and gift -- ideas here
Tom Philpott's latest article in Grist really goes to the heart of the matter. It's an interesting read about an experiment he tried with a friend and a budget.
Now, as far as I can tell, there are still many hurdles to cross before local organic food is as accessible to everyone as it should be. And all of them are doable.
What it will mean for families on the edge, is another layer of survival, if fresh local foods are available, affordable, and easy to prepare. You need all three in order to make it really work.
And let's face it -- not all families have the luxury of time, even if they have other resources available. That's the kicker.
So one answer is going to be in how to teach people to prepare good, fast meals for themselves and their families. And part of the answer lies in cooking when there is time for it -- like on weekends -- in big batches that can be frozen for cooking later in the week.
If you would be cooking frozen dinners anyway, why not make them dinners you have prepared yourself in advance, without preservatives and added chemicals of questionable nutritional value or health benefits?
On my organic food web site, I will be working toward putting together ALL the pieces that help people at every level and means to eat well. Because I believe it's possible -- and the most sensible answer to our burgeoning problems with obesity, diabetes, and other preventable diseases.
It's not finished yet, but look for the sections on Organic Food on a Budget, and other pages on my site that help you put together all the elements you need, to feed yourself and everyone in your family great organic gourmet foods.
Yours for extraordinary dining -- for everyone,
Nancy
p.s. Find more great organic gourmet food -- and gift -- ideas here
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