Environment
Pardon me, you dropped intellectual property in my food
What technology do you use every day? I’m completely an Apple girl —from my phone to my office equipment to AppleTV to my daughter’s iPod. Yes, I drank their cool-aid and believe Steve Jobs had a brilliant mind in recreating Apple—though I refuse to wait in line for new releases. How many people do…
Read MoreMothers standing in judgment
Remember the first time you heard a comment judging your choice as a mom? Did the claws come out or were you able to turn your head? Mothers don’t just judge each other on how they care for their children—they also judge each other on how they care for their cattle. While I…
Read MoreWhat’s growing in your veggie drawer?
My visit to South Africa is a memory I’ll carry for the rest of my life. Seeing giraffes cross the road, watching elephants play like my dairy calves and holding a baby lion was amazing. Harvesting grapes at a vineyard and sampling wine was a delight for the senses. But what is seared in my…
Read MoreIs Local Best?
Local food makes sense, right? Food that’s grown closer tastes better, travels fewer miles, and supports the community. My family likes to grow our own veggies, buy beef from a friend, and pick fruit locally and is quite partial to Michigan’s red haven peaches and Indiana’s cantaloupes. Likewise, my family also enjoys pineapples from Puerto…
Read MoreDoes food confuse you? Don’t buy the B.S.
Have you ever felt judged for what’s in your grocery cart? Do you wonder whether GMO-free, gluten-free, antibiotic-free, fat-free milk is better than regular milk? Are “natural” Fritos better for you? Does anyone really need organic, natural, hormone-free cat litter? Grocery store marketing is full of food claims that are B.S. (below standard). Five ways to avoid buying B.S. food.
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