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Ayashe · 06-14-2010, 06:48 PM

Snowy, even rooftop gardens are not possible where I live. Most apartment complexes do not offer their tenants that opportunity as they prefer to avoid liability and damage. It is a worthwhile suggestion, though unlikely.

I do agree that many people not only do not know how to read labels, but are completely unaware of how to cook. We unfortunately live in a world where most people seem to prefer to cook from a box or can. While I could list each and every ingredient that fills me and those I cook for, most people would be describing cans and boxes of substances I would not describe as food. Some people, simply don't care to put forth any effort.

I am uncertain how you come about your decision on my lack of understanding about allergies as I have barely discussed the topic. My point was not the allergies so much as the expense her mother incurred. For most families, that would be unaffordable. I have yet to know an Immunologist or well, any doctor, who has recommended an organic or meat-free diet (unless the allergy was to meat itself) for allergies-sake. If you would like to talk about RAST testing,immunodeficiency diseases, IgE levels, proper infant feeding etc, that would be incredibly off-topic for this thread. Presume much?

I love farmer's markets. They are an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately again, they are not available year-round here. Depending upon the market, they are no guarantee that the items sold there are local. Believe it or not, many have tried to pass off food items that have been grown elsewhere. Deceptive practices can happen everywhere, even in your own neighborhood. While some have cracked down on such behaviors, it is still possible. Another problem is that while there may be many farmer's markets nearby, some of them have ridiculous hours. 2-4pm on Tuesday, does not work for me. Going farm to farm for my shopping, simply is not practical.

I believe you completely missed the point of my original post. We leave our footprints on this earth whether we eat as omnivores, vegetarians, vegans. It is a false sense of security to state blindly that eating meatless or reducing your meat intake is going to so easily lesson the problems we are causing our environment. To do so, farming techniques overall must change, not simply at the feedlot. Unfortunately, I am not convinced that it is even possible to do so at a level that will make a difference and produce enough.

06-14-2010, 06:48 PM	#71 (permalink)
Ayashe Psycho	Snowy, even rooftop gardens are not possible where I live. Most apartment complexes do not offer their tenants that opportunity as they prefer to avoid liability and damage. It is a worthwhile suggestion, though unlikely. I do agree that many people not only do not know how to read labels, but are completely unaware of how to cook. We unfortunately live in a world where most people seem to prefer to cook from a box or can. While I could list each and every ingredient that fills me and those I cook for, most people would be describing cans and boxes of substances I would not describe as food. Some people, simply don't care to put forth any effort. I am uncertain how you come about your decision on my lack of understanding about allergies as I have barely discussed the topic. My point was not the allergies so much as the expense her mother incurred. For most families, that would be unaffordable. I have yet to know an Immunologist or well, any doctor, who has recommended an organic or meat-free diet (unless the allergy was to meat itself) for allergies-sake. If you would like to talk about RAST testing,immunodeficiency diseases, IgE levels, proper infant feeding etc, that would be incredibly off-topic for this thread. Presume much? I love farmer's markets. They are an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately again, they are not available year-round here. Depending upon the market, they are no guarantee that the items sold there are local. Believe it or not, many have tried to pass off food items that have been grown elsewhere. Deceptive practices can happen everywhere, even in your own neighborhood. While some have cracked down on such behaviors, it is still possible. Another problem is that while there may be many farmer's markets nearby, some of them have ridiculous hours. 2-4pm on Tuesday, does not work for me. Going farm to farm for my shopping, simply is not practical. I believe you completely missed the point of my original post. We leave our footprints on this earth whether we eat as omnivores, vegetarians, vegans. It is a false sense of security to state blindly that eating meatless or reducing your meat intake is going to so easily lesson the problems we are causing our environment. To do so, farming techniques overall must change, not simply at the feedlot. Unfortunately, I am not convinced that it is even possible to do so at a level that will make a difference and produce enough. __________________ I am only a little spoon in a huge world of soup.