Thoughts on Food {My Challenge}

I was super excited to go to the book launch of Justin Bonello's new Cooked Out of the Frying Pan. He is such a sweet guy, humble and down to earth.  During the launch he chatted a bit about where our food really comes from, what do we as consumers really know about our food's origins, how is the cattle fed, how are our pigs treated, what is really sprayed on our fruit and veg?  Do we really know?  The sad truth is, no, we as consumers don't have a clue what is really going into our bodies.  He has a Facebook page with a petition for real food, please visit and lend your support to this cause.

After his totally inspiring talk last night I set myself a challenge.  From now on, I'm going to ask questions, I'm going to expect my supplier {supermarket, butcher, etc.} to be able to tell me how the meat was reared, or any other question I might have. I am going to start with a research campaign and will try and give info through to you.  I am by no means an expert, just a concerned mom who is trying to do her bit to make sure my baby girl's nutritional needs are met, but also that she is not getting in "stuff" that is not supposed to be in our food.

Jeanne from Elgin Chickens was in contact with me and we are planning a talk and information day in the new year, she will be able to shed some much needed light on what is truly a free range and organic chicken.  I'll post  dates and details as soon as it is finalized.

Hope that you will join me in this challenge!