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Comment on An Omnivore’s Declaration of Rights by Creuzer » Blog Archive » Well said…

Creuzer » Blog Archive » Well said… — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:53:22 +0000

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Comment on An Omnivore’s Declaration of Rights by Joan Shields

Joan Shields — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:26:01 +0000

Growing organic should not be costly. Adding pesticides to our beloved land added a burden to the food supply. I want labeling and I want a choice to eat foods without pesticides. The GMO that contain “cides” of any kind is not what I want to consume. I demand labeling.The FDA is a joke and I’m tired of paying into a failing system that is causing our illnesses.

Comment on An Omnivore’s Declaration of Rights by Barth Anderson

Barth Anderson — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:22:04 +0000

I love this.

So signed.

Comment on An Omnivore’s Declaration of Rights by Rebecca Holland

Rebecca Holland — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:11:13 +0000

These words speak loudly and should be repeated by all. Thank you! Thank you !

Comment on An Omnivore’s Declaration of Rights by Mike Creuzer

Mike Creuzer — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:02:15 +0000

Well said!

I hereby declare that I am of sound mind and reason. I take full responsibility for the care and well being of myself and my family – no more, no less. I do not impose my ideals onto others and wish that others do not impose their ideals onto me.

Comment on Of Pigs & Ducks & Far Off Things by Podchef on Assignment–Final Day Impromptu Lunch at The Kitchen Garden Network

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:45:02 +0000

[...] we were at the market in Agen we also picked up some Butcher’s Terrine, Gratton and some Saucisse Couenne from the young butcher who pastures 80 pigs in the forest on his farm and then processes them into [...]

Comment on by Lu

Lu — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:10:25 +0000

Growing up in Spain and being picky as a kid about the texture of the meat I ate and the amount of fat it had – I’ve eaten a lot of veal. It wasn’t until I moved to the US where I saw veal that was WHITE (or just slightly pinkish)! In Spain at least, the veal cuts for sale are the same as those for regular beef, and the difference is just leaner meat, color is about the same, and when cooked it will be less tough and the flavor will be more subtle. Which sounds just like what you’re describing.

As for ethical issues, I didn’t really start thinking of those till I moved to the US and saw that veal meat was white – which I thought was gross – and tried to find out why that was. Now I rarely eat veal, only when I can find it at the farmers market, and I’m always disappointed that there’s no variety of different cuts available.

Comment on by Jan G

Jan G — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:51:18 +0000

Beautifully written. This is the way our food should be produced. Thanks for reviving a dying art (no pun intended.) It is clear that Maple enjoyed one of the best short lives a veal calf can have before becoming the treasured cuts of meat you so artfully prepare for your family’s dinner. Would that people had half as much respect for the source of theirfood as you did for Maple. Bon appetit et bonne chance au future.

Jan in Portland

Comment on Meat Maple by The Accidental Agrarian » Winter Workshops

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Comment on Meat Maple by Jan in Portland

Jan in Portland — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:18:57 +0000

Great write up, Neal. Maple was lucky to be born on your loving farm. I know you will care for and slaughter him as humanely as possible, and deserve the meals he will then provide.

This is the reality of organic farm life. Far from cruel, you are reminding people about where their food comes from and the economic realities involved. Many of the same people who think this is gross or mean, will turn around and order a Happy Meal from McDonald’s without a second thought, or buy a large pack of hamburger from Walmart or Costco. They have no idea either where their food was raised, nor how it was raised. They just know it’s edible and cheap, so they’re gonna buy it without a second thought. They have no idea how much work goes into raising and processing their food when done humanely, or perhaps more accurately, how little in the case of factory farmed food. Bully for you (heh, no pun intended;) for honoring the little guy’s life so well. And bon appetit! PS Great pix;).