Comments on: 15 Organic Fruits & Veggies That Aren’t Worth Paying More For

By: Len Penzo

Len Penzo — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:51:44 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Stu!

By: Stu Kerner

Stu Kerner — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:58:15 +0000

Attn. Tomato lovers: I too miss my home-grown organic beauties. However, I discovered that the closest tomato to home-grown sweetness is the Sunset Campari Tomato. They’re small, greenhouse grown and really tasty, especially if you check the package to make sure that they’re red and ripe.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:05:37 +0000

Growing your own veggies is insurance for your health and your wallet. We are in a food supply crisis and I hope it leads more and more people to grow their own food.

By: kayumochi

kayumochi — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:10:13 +0000

I buy grass-fed beef and pastured eggs from a local farmer and pay more than I would buying grain-fed beef and regular eggs. Its all about the CLA … well actually there is more to it than that but the point is that it is worth paying more for food sometimes. Michael Pollan urges us to pay more for food but eat less. Solid advice that I follow.

By: Len Penzo

Len Penzo — Sun, 15 May 2011 22:31:19 +0000

Let’s see, if my Spanish is correct, I think you said: “The actual plant that was harvested in the bottom of the field, always has the upper hand in taste. I guess it’s just time to take the basic unblemished flavors and culture of waiting until it is ready for harvest.” I’ll drink to that!

By: luis angel galarraga

luis angel galarraga — Sun, 15 May 2011 17:02:38 +0000

LOS verdaderos vegetales que antaño se preparaban en el fondo del terreno ,siempre llevaron las de ganar en el sabor , supongo que es el tiempo justo que se toma la planta, acendrando los sabores ,y la cultura de la espera hasta que esta lista para la cosecha

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:48:56 +0000

I agree, there is no comparison to homegrown! We have some in our garden right now (sorry to rub it in) that aren’t ripe yet but should be soon. Nobody likes pesticides in their food, but sometimes the prices of the organic stuff are so much more that I decide that I’ll just take my chances with the pesticides. Good to know that at least 15 items in my cart are relatively pesticide free!

By: Hope to Prosper

Hope to Prosper — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:48:56 +0000

Store bought beefsteak tomatoes are terrible. You can usually save money and get lot more flavor if you buy Roma tomatoes instead. Some people don’t like Romas because they are small and oblong. But, if you slice them lengthwise, they are great on a burger or sandwich.

By: Little House

Little House — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:48:56 +0000

Using a fruit and veggie wash, like FIT, will also wash off the waxiness as well as some of the pesticides. It’s usually found on the lower shelves of the veggie bins.

As for the dirty dozen list, did you notice they are all thin-skinned fruits or leafy veggies? Maybe the key is to grow your own thin-skinned fruits and vegetables and buy the rest at the store (non-organic of course.)

By: Susan Tiner

Susan Tiner — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:48:56 +0000

Len if you love tomatoes (me too) and like to make sauces and other recipes with tomatoes the BEST ones are Italian D.O.P. certified San Marzanos like these from Cento:
http://www.cento.com/sanmarzano.html

Where I buy them they’re $8 for 28oz can but worth every penny in taste. The non D.O.P tomatoes don’t even come close.