Much was learned from the trip to the Everdale Farm, as it
showcased the natural and organic method of growing food. Instantly, I became
aware of the hard work and nurturing that goes into organic food and the reason
for its inflated price. After, only 1 hours of hoeing immediately became aware
of the hard manual labour that goes into weeding out plants, such as the
asparagus one. This differs from commercial farming as they often turn to
pesticides to remove the weeds, however this might have some detrimental health
risks. Another significant change observed on the farm, is the treatment of
their livestock. Chicken where nurtured rather then force-feed and they also
were given a sense of freedom which essentially made them healthier. Ultimately,
farms such as the Everdale one, still offer the same service and nutritious
foods past generations have been accustomed to. Their lack use of pesticides
and GMO’s gives people a sense of care and thus make them more supporting of
local farmers. In conclusion I enjoyed the time spent on the farm as it not
only enlightened me on the benefits of local farming but also demonstrated that
some people still care about the quality of their food rather than the profits
produced.http://www.happyolks.com/
http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/
http://theforestfeast.com/
The following blogs appeal to me significantly because they offer a variety of good easy recipe choices. Furthermore most of the selections offer organic and healthy ingredients that fit in perfectly with my healthy lifestyle. The pictures depicted in the blogs also bring light to the food and make it seem that much more appealing, this ultimately gets intrigued in the recipe and often try to recreate it. Although I often mess up the recipe, it still holds a great value, as it is my incompetence that ruins the food and not the actual recipes. The integration healthy recipes are very significant as most people now try to stay fit and modernize their diets into a healthy one. This relates back to the Everdale farm as, the ingredients needed for majority of these recipes are the same ones, which can be purchased in the farm. The healthy organic food is evidently very significant in today’s society as more and more people are attempting to consume it over the GMO alternatives.
