Welcome to another Fight Back Friday, everyone! Today we’re bringing together a collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution.
Who are they? Why, they’re the Food Renegades. You know who you are — lovers of SOLE (Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical) food, traditional food, primal food, REAL food, the list goes on. I believe that by joining together, our influence can grow, and we can change the way America (and the industrialized world) eats!
So, let’s have some fun.
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Today, I’m sharing my recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning. I can’t wait to see what you all share.
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Come on, people. Let’s change the way America (and the industrialized world) eats!
Amanda, how big is your chest freezer? I’m considering purchasing either a side or a quarter – my chest freezer is like 7 cu. ft. I’m wondering how much will fit in it! You’re right, this is better for you (and cheaper!)
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Wow! Thanks, Amanda. This was very informative and definitely something to think about. We’ll have to check in to this.
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Being a farm girl, I have known about this and have done this also. It is a savings of money, you know where your meat comes from, you are helping the farmer in your area, and you learn to cook things like oxtail once in awhile! You can also do this with hogs, sheep, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, etc. if you know a source. ALL of it tastes better off the farm from a reputable farmer. I loved this post! You are so good to have all your facts, etc. right there.
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I this was a viable option where I live. I am envious.
My blog this week talks about using up all those fresh tomatoes in your garden (or from the market).
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Thanks for this post, I am on my second side of beef to purchase from may SIL. The first time I had no idea on what to ask for in the cuts, how did you figure it out? I do like what you have selected, I might have to copy you when I get mine in September.
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That is pretty neat! Thanks for the info. Your absolutely right besides being better for you and tasting (I might even change mymind about liking beef) its CHEAPER.
How do you find out who’s selling steers? Any helpful info when I find a farmer, er rancher?
~ingrid
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This is such a great deal. Enjoy!
We have checked but there is no where particularly close to us where we can do this.
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A great post! Buying your meat direct is a great way to gain more control of you food and support your local economy. As soon as I get into our house purchase a larger freezer I can’t wait to start doing this!
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My parents always did when we were growing up. What a great way to save money.
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At the risk of perturbing some folks, I posted about the sustainability of the growing imported superfoods industry, and offered 10 eco-friendlier, domestic, affordable, easy-to-find superfoods. “Much Ado About Superfoods”
Hi everyone,
Posting early on Friday (still Thursday till I go to sleep I guess) about a quick pickle recipe I love to keep on hand. Better than corn syrup, preservative loaded condiments. Thanks!
PS: I haven’t noticed anyone linking back to this page in their posts…if I need to add that, please let me know). Jen
This week, I’m sharing our post: 40 Gourmet Ice Cream Recipes to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month.
The flavors you can create when you make your own homemade ice cream are far more interesting and delicious than the generic, cookie cutter ice cream you find at the supermarket.
Additionally, making your own ice cream can be an excellent way to help kids get excited about experimenting in the kitchen (with proper supervision, of course).
My post today is an essay offering fourteen “real food” guidelines based on the findings and teachings of Weston Price. As most of you undoubtedly know, Dr. Price sought to teach the rest of us about the health giving properties of whole, unprocessed real foods as opposed to the processed, sugarized, chemicalized fake foods western diet. Might I be so bold as to suggest it might be a good article to print out and keep handy in the kitchen!
I forgot to add what my post was about…it’s my grocery day list of baby steps toward more local, real food choices for my family. Hope it still works!
.-= b kinch
Oops…ignore that last question. Just edited my post to include the link back. Sorry.
.-= Jen
I totally love reading your Thrifty Thursdays posts. Informative and fun!
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I may have double added by accident so feel free to delete the End of Food one. I am now hosting other bloggers on my site and this week I have the pleasure of hosting Hungry Garden who wrote a piece called Disrupting McFood about the vulnerabilities in the industrial food system. It;s a great piece and he;s a great piece!
.-= Zachary Cohen
Cocoa Lanka, Hot Cocoa for Grownups
Raw milk, cacao beans, star anise, Ceylon cinnamon, raw almonds, hemp seed and vanilla bean. Sleep tight, friends..
.-= Ren
This weeks post is an article about HR 2749, the ‘food safety’ bill.
Happy Friday.
Sheri
http://momsforsafefood.org/Blog/Entries/2009/7/24_Entry_1.html
Fight Back Fridays are now LIVE…#ProFood #local #sustainable #realfood bloggers share your posts! http://bit.ly/cOpr1 (via @FoodRenegade)
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Love your site! I am a food renegade and I’d love for my neighbors, friends, and family to become food renegades. I am always astounded when the people I meet say “I don’t want to know, don’t tell me, I don’t have the time, I’m too busy”. If we all do just a little everyday or once a week to make better food choices the market will respond!
.-= Maryann
My post is just for fun – adventures of sustainable seasonal cooking with a Julia Child recipe.
.-= Cathy Payne
Posting this week on the top six reasons to choose organic milk.
If there is one change families should make while they shop, it’s this one.
Have a super Friday!
That last tweet was part of @FoodRenegade’s “Fight Back Fridays” (we’re entry #3 “Choose Organic Milk http://bit.ly/cOpr1
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Hi! I have a new blog with about primal eating & living. Glad to be participating in Fight Back Fridays for the first time this week. Love this site!
.-= Shelley
my post is about acking your own lunch- for health and deliciousness. i am sharing pics of my husbands lunch of wild striped bass with locally procurred salad. yum!
.-= emily
Blogged today about a Geoffrey Canada who lifts kids out of dire circumstances through innovative programs AND real food. He inspires me to learn more and do more.
.-= Kitty Krueger
Yesterday my husband came home and shared a conversation that he had with his co-worker. That conversation inspired my post regarding liver.
.-= Millie
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Today I’m sharing the yummy pizza I made to use up odds and ends in the fridge. Wasted food is wasted money and whole wheat pizza dough is just too darn easy.
.-= Michelle @ Find Your Balance
I blogged about discovering grass-fed liver at http://morningcoffee.blogspot.com/2009/07/one-eighty-from-liver-hater.html
.-= Alana Sheldahl
Grilling zucchini on a grill pan is super easy and makes for an awesome filling in a wrap. Delicious!
.-= Crystal @ Cafe Cyan
Hi, Kristen! I revisited my homemade herb seasoning salt recipe – to make it better. I added kelp and nutritional yeast and more herbs. It is yummy to shake on anything savory – and it is really, really good for you! A great way to get trace minerals every day. Thanks for another great Friday carnival – the links look awesome!
.-= Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS
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Amazing links this week, can’t wait to go through them all!
I shared my post about the benefits of buying a side of beef from your local farmer. Includes cost comparisons
.-= Amanda
My family does this with my uncle we buy beef and pork from him and I love that I know what the ingredients are.
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Hi!
This is my first Fight Back Fridays post but I’m sure I’ll continue!
Thanks for all the ideas for a new Real Food follower. Love the site!
.-= Rebecca
Hi! I added the food renegade banner to my blog
.-= Nancy Dunn
OK — you won me over when I saw that you used cream cheese frosting! One of my favorites! And I’ll bet it was the perfect pairing for that sour cream cake!
Happy Birthday, Joe!
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I grew up on a farm which supplied our family with fresh beef, pork and chickens. My grandfather was a butcher and we kept 2 chest freezers filled with farm-raised meats all the time. The taste of locally produced beef, pork and poultry is so superior to that available commercially.
I’m far removed from the farm these days but your post has reminded me of that wonderful, locally grown meat. I’m going to try to find a local supplier here where I am!!
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Amanda – This was so informative. We are lucky that my husbands family are beef farmers so we get our beef straight from the farm for free. Someday I’m sure I’ll need this info though. Can’t imagine going back to store bought beef after we’ve had it this way!
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These look really yummy. Love the cocoa and cream cheese frosting on top. It’s like eating cake and cream cheese at the same time.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I really like yours, so I’ll be visiting often!
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Oh, I shouldn’t read food blogs on an empty stomach, bad bad me. These cupcakes look delightfully delicious wish Kid #1 a happy birthday for us.
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Oh, I shouldn’t read food blogs on an empty stomach, bad bad me. These cupcakes look delightfully delicious wish Kid #1 a happy birthday for us.
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