Often problems with some foods labeled as "organic" are found. That does not, however, mean all foods labeled "organic" will have problems. There are people that have no business selling what they sell as organic that do so anyway, just as there are people that sell you other things that are not what they are supposed to be. There are also some people that make claims about "organic" foods they should not be making, which does nothing to convince many of us long time organic gardeners/farmers that what we are doing is wrong and should be changed. Foods grown without being heavily dosed with strong pesticides are better for you unless they have disease pathogens on them. There appears to be enough concern about the Genetically Engineered food that Europe limits where it can be grown and requires foods that are to be labeled, something we, in the USA, are denied.

Yeah, the problem with Pepper Joe/Penny's Tomatoes isn't the customers he's delivered to... ...it's the people he's threatened ...it's the seed he's renamed in order to create false exclusivity ...it's the photos/text he's stolen from others to fill his websites ...it's the excuses he makes and blame he re-directs rather than accepting responsibility ...it's his treatment of critics, from threats of lawsuits to all out attacks on other businesses and works (such as the attack on fellow GardenWeb tomato expert Carolyn Male (amongst others) or websites that are critical of his businesses) This guy is working hard to put his name/face/business out there as the defacto face of the pepper industry. He not only doesn't deserve it...he doesn't have the credibility to make a claim to it.

I received the Shoshanna dress and the Laundry dress today and they couldn't be more different. The Shoshanna dress was cute and, but didn't fit properly. The Laundry dress is sexy pretty, very va-va-voom, it hugs every curve. Not my typical attire AT ALL, but I think I like it. It's funny that mmomof2 mentions tall and thin, because I am neither, but it was more flattering than I would have expected. The material is a sparkly stretch jersey. The only alteration it would need is to be taken up an inch. I also like that the basic simplicity of the cut would work with any sort of over the top mask. I should also mention that "crafty" doesn't describe me either! Actually I am probably capable but not creative. OK maybe I am giving myself too much credit.

After reading these horribly high prices for flour I went out this morning and purchased 50-pounds of wheat to add to my already sizable stash. Kansas wheat is not looking all that good, especially in the western part of the state where they have been in a drought. With rising fuel prices, we can only look forward to higher prices for wheat and flour - and everything they are used in. FYI - Wheat has a nearly indefinite shelf-life while commercial bleached and unbleached flour will keep 6-12 months at room temperature (double that if frozen). I use wheat for making wheat sprouts, wheatgrass, cooked wheat berries, farina, flakes, "wheat meat", bulgar and cracked wheat - and oh, yes, flour. I ran across a book recently - "No Wheat Grinder Wheat Recipes" by Cindi Van Bibber. A great little collection of recipes you can use whole wheat berries in even if you don't have a grain mill. Cooked wheat berries are mixed in the blender to use in recipes like: No Flour Muffins, Cornbread, Brownies, Meatloaf, Biscuits, Meatballs, and hubby's favorite - Peanut Butter Cookies. A great little book for anyone wanting to use whole wheat but who doesn't have a grain mill. I've included the link below for anyone interested. I like to "cook" a large batch of wheat in my Thermal Cooker and then bag it in 2-cup amounts and keep it in the freezer. Lots of uses for cooked wheat, as well as all the recipes in the little cookbook. -Grainlady Here is a link that might be useful: Cindi's Lifestyle Treasures