Comments for The Doctor is In!

Comment on Understanding Organic Labeling by Eden

Eden — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:25:39 +0000

Thank you girlie! Good to know.

Comment on Pedrick Produce–Fresh Fruit in a Quonset Hut by Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:36:52 +0000

sounds like a really cool place…

Comment on The Power of Volunteering by Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:35:17 +0000

Rachel,
I was dying to hear about your trip, and you put your experience into words so well. Thank you for letting us know how it went… can’t wait to hear more about it in person…
It’s an amazing thing you did…
Lynn

Comment on Pedrick Produce–Fresh Fruit in a Quonset Hut by Administrator

Administrator — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:37:18 +0000

Excellent point. Pedrick’s markets locally grown produce and nuts– including some excellent local mandarins courtesy Gold Oak Ranch! The purist locavore should know, however, that not all of Pedrick’s produce is from the immediate area.

Comment on Pedrick Produce–Fresh Fruit in a Quonset Hut by David

David — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:22:02 +0000

True, not all their produce is local, but we can vouch for some, if not all, their local mandarins.

Comment on The Power of Volunteering by Verity

Verity — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:19:03 +0000

Our daughter in law, Tim’s wife, Susan, also is a doc, pediatrician, and spent three weeks in So. Mexi co, working with a team which went from village to village, treating the Mayan people. She had spent her sabbatical there with her family, a few years ago and they all grew to love the area and the people.

Comment on The Power of Volunteering by Nick Dierauf

Nick Dierauf — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:19:42 +0000

Nice blog!

Comment on The Power of Volunteering by Ann

Ann — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:28:13 +0000

Beautiful. I’m so glad you went.

Comment on Food Philosophy– How Cuties Got So Cute by Grading the Pantry « J500 Media and the Environment

Grading the Pantry « J500 Media and the Environment — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:32:56 +0000

[...] I buy relatively large bags of Cuties, which are small varieties of mandarins. They’re easy to peel, small, and seedless. They’re a convenient and seemingly healthy snack from California. However, to achieve that convenience, they are treated with Imazalil or Thiabendazole, both common pesticides used on citrus fruits. The peeling is also waxed and possibly even gassed in order to increase shelf-life and appearance. Turns out being “cute” comes at a price. [...]

Comment on Three Books For The Educated Eater by Yakima Mc

Yakima Mc — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:22:40 +0000

Good stuff Rachel… The Jungle is awesome and I’ll look into the other books as well. I have found that if I have enough beer that fast food looks and tastes pretty good