Over the last several months we have made the switch to primarily organic foods. Tim and I feel better about what we are putting into our bodies, and feel better about the impact we a leaving on this earth.
Since the summer season brings so much tasty fresh veggies and fruits, we have been trying to supplement our groceries with food from the farmers markets, and our garden.
We raised a very small garden this year. We wanted to see what we could get to grow. To our amazement, the garden is thriving with a few exceptions. We have a completely organic garden. We have used worm poop liquid fertilizer and chemical free alternatives to deal with pests. We also have a compost bin going so we will have our own organic fertilizer for next planting season.
We have about 30+ tomatoes ripening as we speak. Zucchini, banana peppers, broccoli, cabbage, bell pepper, basil, and parsley.
We just ate our first zucchini tonight with dinner. There is an amazing amount of satisfaction in eating something that you grew yourself.
Since our garden is small and limited variety, we have supplemented the remaining produce with food from the farmers market. We have been purchasing extras to freeze for the winter.
We have also been baking our own bread. It is difficult to find bread that does not contain high fructose corn syrup and other additives that are terrible for you. We have found options that cost around $4-$5 per loaf.
We thought it would be a great idea to have bread that does not compromise our new lifestyle but will also not break the bank.
Most realize that unfortunately it tends to be more costly to eat organic and live a "green" life. Well it can be difficult, but you have to find ways to save money, while still giving your family only the best natural ingredients, chemical free cosmetics and household products and protecting the earth we all live on.
We have changed all of our cosmetics and personal care items to safe chemical free alternatives. My one vice is my deoderant and hairspray. There is not really a comparable hairspray that does what I like for my hair, and the deoderants leave much to be desired. So, for now these two will be my biggest eco sins.
Tim and I really do view our lifestyle change as two fold. We are bettering ourselves and helping to better the planet.
I am a believer in the adage that every little bit helps. So, that is what we do everyday. Something, anything to make our lives better and hopefully make the environment better as well.
I will start to post some of the best recipes we have found recently for anyone who is interested.
The picture above is of our early garden. A picture of the jungle it has become is soon to follow.
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