Damn, that looks good!!
That’s the first time I’ve seen someone fetch pomegranates from their BACKYARD!
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- Organic food supply is limited as compared to demand;
- Production costs for organic foods are typically higher because of greater labour inputs per unit of output and because greater diversity of enterprises means economies of scale cannot be achieved;
- Post-harvest handling of relatively small quantities of organic foods results in higher costs because of the mandatory segregation of organic and conventional produce, especially for processing and transportation;
- Marketing and the distribution chain for organic products is relatively inefficient and costs are higher because of relatively small volumes.
As demand for organic food and products is increasing, technological innovations and economies of scale should reduce costs of production, processing, distribution and marketing for organic produce.
Economies of scale is a great advantage that conventional fruits and vegetables have over their organic counterpart.
If more people chose organic, increasing demand, organic farmers could achieve the economies of scale advantage and organic food would become cheaper.
That would be much healthier for everyone!
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I gotta admit I haven’t done a cleanse in a long time. I’m certainly overdue.
I should think about doing one soon.
Have you ever done a cleanse/detox?
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Anything that has eggs, cheese, and garlic is bound to end well.
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Where Michelin-Starred Restaurants Get Ingredients
Michelin-starred restaurants are known for using only high-quality ingredients, but where do they come from? We travel the globe to see where the most prestigious restaurants source their ingredients.
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That aged meat looks great!
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I like that “velveting” technique with the egg whites.
Whenever people talk about fried rice, they always say that yesterday’s rice is the best.
Duly noted.
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This one looks ok. You can do it without an oven, but in that case, I’d get an air grill.
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Air Fryer
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love this guy
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Higher food prices, a significant boost in greenhouse gas emissions due to land use change and major loss of forest and pasture land would be some results if genetically modified organisms in the United States were banned, according to a Purdue University study.
The findings of the study [are] funded by the California Grain & Feed Association
This article looks interesting, but then I saw who was funding it.
CGFA represents the grain and feed industry in Sacramento. CGFA has two registered lobbyists on staff and a technical director who play a key role in influencing decision-making in California on behalf of the industry. CGFA is involved in many issues including: agricultural marketing, transportation/trucking, air pollution laws and other environmental regulation, pesticide laws and registration, grain inspection, farm animal welfare, and more.
https://cgfa.org/about/
I’m gonna guess that they funded the research because it supports their cause.
Research can be manipulated. So, I take these finding with a grain of salt.
The opposing side:
The negligible benefit due to GMOs (an estimated 4% yield increase) is a paltry reward when measured against the downsides of increased herbicide application, superweeds and superbugs and reduced biodiversity.
Meanwhile, around 70% of people get their food outside the industrial system — and without GMOs.
How about this:
When comparing rates of these conditions in the United States, where GMOs are ubiquitous in the food supply to the United Kingdom, where essentially no GMOs are consumed, there were no significant differences.
This website seems biased, as well. At the bottom, you’ll find their disclaimer:
This website was created by the GMO working group in the UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources.
Another site says:
There is another allergy risk associated with GE foods. These foods could be creating thousands of different and new allergic responses.
Perhaps, I’m connecting the wrong dots here, but I think GMOs could be responsible for all the allergies that people suddenly have over the past few decades.
Suddenly, after millions of years humans are allergic to wheat? Aren’t grains one of the top GMO foods that people consume?
I’ve been trying to include more non-GMO foods in my diet. This is the first time in my life that I’m paying attention to this.
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UM: What do we know about the economics of regenerative practices for farmers?
MC: The answer varies for each regenerative practice. No-till, for instance, usually involves investment in new equipment, so it can have steep upfront costs, but production costs decrease almost immediately (if depreciation on equipment isn’t counted). Crop yields may decrease initially, but, in a relatively short time, no-till improves economic performance due to lower production costs. Any increase in yield usually takes longer due to the slow improvement of soil health factors (increased water infiltration, increased soil nitrogen(N) availability, etc.).
https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/utm/the-economics-of-regenerative-agriculture
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This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake is the perfect way to start your day! It’s a delicious and wholesome breakfast filled with tender apples and warm spices, ideal for meal prep.
Cozy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
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It just takes a little imagination…
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