Hey there anglo-gardener-cook-reader !
I know there is not a lot of texts in English on our page, so here is a link to an interview with an American writer titled “real food” … (clicking on “real food” should open a new window).
I didn’t know Michael Pollan before, but I think what he says is very interesting and I hope more people will take is advice.
Here’s a preview :
Q: The organic movement has been accused of being subtly elitist, because there’s a perception that it doesn’t take into account tight budgets and busy lifestyles. Do you have any advice for how an average American family could put some of the organic ideals into practice?
A: It’s not all or nothing. I think that’s an important thing that people lose track of. Take organic, for a moment. There are places where you get more for your organic dollar than others. For example, there’s a list of items in the produce section that traditionally contain lots of pesticide residue in them—potatoes and strawberries, for example. So if you have a limited amount of money to spend on organic, those would be smart places to spend it. There are other things, like lettuce and spinach, that don’t use a lot of pesticide. So you can pick your spots, and maybe not spend your organic dollars on those lower-return items.
In terms of local food, it’s true that the farmer’s market is more expensive than the supermarket produce section—usually. But there are ways around that. Community Supported Agriculture groups, for instance, are increasingly popular. Essentially, you subscribe to a local farm, and for, say, $15 you can get a weekly, good-sized box of produce. It’s cheaper than shopping at the farmer’s market. You get whatever is in season and at its best that week. That’s one way to eat local, high-quality local produce on a budget.
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